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BI Planning Commission discuss affordable housing solutions

The Bainbridge Island Planning Commission reviewed a presentation March 27 regarding housing options allocation, and members expressed different…

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2023 Bainbridge Island speed limits.

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BIPD responded to 181 collisions in 2024

In 2024 the Bainbridge Island Police Department responded to 181 car accidents.

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Winslow Sub-Area Plan area.

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Councilmember: BI still has work to do on overarching plans

The city has come under criticism for some time about the Winslow Sub-Area and Comprehensive Plans.

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The Kitsap County Courthouse in Port Orchard.

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Kitsap reducing walk-in passport services to improve wait times

Despite demand going from 177 applications last year to 1,366 already this year, Kitsap County is reducing walk-in…

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Cathy DeLorey provides a tour of her classroom at Bainbridge High School.

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Bainbridge teacher set to retire after 50-year career

Cathy DeLorey has taught at Bainbridge High School since 1992 and is planning to retire in June, bringing…

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New housing under construction on Bainbridge Island.

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Seniors can face obstacles when planning for retirement

U.S Census estimates as of 2024, 26% of BI residents are age 65 or older

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Free vaccine clinic for those 18 and younger March 28 in Bremerton

The Kitsap Public Health District will offer a free childhood vaccination clinic for those 18 and younger March…

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Wildfire mitigation report shows 27 vegetation fires on BI last year

The Bainbridge Island City Council discussed a report at its March 18 meeting on wildfire risk mitigation by…

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BI to host 2nd anti-racism bystander training

The city of Bainbridge Island will host a free anti-racism bystander training course March 29.

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BI honored for being bicycle friendly

Bainbridge Island highlighted its recent Bronze Award from the League of American Bicyclists at its March 11 City…

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BI council ends historic preservation process

The Bainbridge Island City Council voted to deactivate the historic preservation committee at its meeting March 11.

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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion on Bainbridge Island.

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KPHD: flu, RSV levels remain high but are trending down

The state Department of Health reported “very high” levels of flu statewide between Feb. 23 and March 1.

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Participants learn to assess patients’ vital signs in a February 2024 course.

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Bainbridge residents have choice in CPR offerings

Bainbridge Island residents have their pick when it comes to emergency preparedness.