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An emergency airlift from Bainbridge Island.

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Airlift service vital for transporting patients from BI to Harborview

In an emergency, local fire departments — including the Bainbridge Island Fire Department — partner with airlift operators…

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KT’s new tech features include bus tracking, rider alerts

The Kitsap Transit board of directors approved several resolutions and reviewed a presentation on new technology upgrades aimed…

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BI council reviews cultural funding project

The Bainbridge Island City Council reviewed a presentation on a cultural funding project as part of its June…

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The Bainbridge Island Rite Aid will be converted into a CVS in September.

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Rite Aid locations closing across Kitsap

Bainbridge store turning into CVS

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Rita Larue, a Seattle-based drag artist, performed at the Bainbridge Pride Festival June 21.

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Drag performances, live music, auction highlight Pride Festival

Bainbridge Pride kicked off this year’s festival and celebration June 21, featuring drag performances, live music, a silent…

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New bike lanes were part of the Madison Avenue project.

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Road improvements to Madison Avenue completed

The city of Bainbridge Island unveiled the now completed Madison Avenue bundled project June 17, which features new…

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Math error puts BI non-motorized improvement project on hold

City will re-publish call for bids

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New members named to BI government committees, some reappointed

The Bainbridge Island City Council reviewed new appointments and reappointments across five committees at its June 10 meeting.

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Hundreds of protesters sailed from BI to Seattle aboard M/V Kaleetan June 14 as part of the ‘No Kings’ protests held nationwide.

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Hundreds participate in ‘No Kings’ protest on BI

On June 14, hundreds of community members gathered at the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal to take part in…

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BI celebrates Juneteenth with community-centered event

On June 13, community members gathered on Bainbridge Island to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end…

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BI to take more time in developing leaf blower ordinance

The Bainbridge Island City Council directed city manager Blair King at its June 10 meeting to do additional…

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BI firefighter Kiel Reijnen shows students firefighting protective equipment.

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Bainbridge Prepares helps preschool be ready for emergencies

Since October of 2024, Bainbridge Prepares has worked with Hazel Creek Montessori school to bolster its emergency preparedness.

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New state hate crime legislation aims to clarify law

On May 12, Governor Bob Ferguson signed an update to the state’s hate crime law, which aims to…