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BI Council reviews proposed changes to short-term rental ordinance

The Bainbridge Island City Council reviewed proposed changes to the city’s short-term rental ordinance as part of its…

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Community members rally outside of St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale March 27 to protest the upcoming closure of the hospital’s pediatric rehabilitation clinic.

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Community members protest closure of St Michael’s child rehab clinic

Roughly 50 community members held a rally outside of St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale March 27 to…

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Wet weather has briefly delayed planned paving work on Eagle Harbor Drive.

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Wet weather briefly delays Head of the Bay work

Due to wet weather, the City of Bainbridge Island had to temporarily delay planned Eagle Harbor Drive paving…

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A Kitsap Transit fast ferry departs from downtown Seattle.

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KT board reviews intra-county passenger-only ferry study

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners reviewed results of an intra-county passenger-only ferry study at its March 17…

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Chief Sealth International High School students participate in an emergency evacuation drill.

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WSF hosts roughly 200 high school students for Career Day

On March 19, Washington State Ferries hosted roughly 200 high school students at the Eagle Harbor Maintenance facility…

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BI Council reviews mobility report to address transportation gaps

The Bainbridge Island City Council reviewed a report March 17 that aims to improve mobility for islanders and…

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Construction continues at the future Helpline House facility at 282 Knechtel Way NE.

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Helpline House’s expanded facility expected to open in June

Bainbridge Island’s Helpline House is hoping to open its new facility by June.

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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St. Michael changing SANE program, closing pediatric clinic

Changes are coming to St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, including the alteration of a program and the…

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BI moves forward with community outreach for possible speed cameras

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved at its March 10 meeting to move forward with community outreach for…

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Contract negotiations ongoing between COBI, union officials

Contract negotiations have dragged on between the City of Bainbridge Island and IAM District 160 - Local 282,…

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KPHD reports flattening drug overdose cases

The Kitsap Public Health District Board received updates about respiratory illnesses and reviewed new data about drug overdoses…

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The Bike Barn near the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal.

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BIPD reports 27 bike thefts on the island in 2025

In a Feb. 2 incident, Bainbridge Island resident Marina Rich’s 14-year-old son’s E-bike was stolen from the Bike…

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Kitsap 911 employees at their desks on the dispatch floor.

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Kitsap 911 working to fill dispatcher vacancies

Kitsap 911, the agency that handles 911 services in Kitsap County, is working to fill six dispatcher positions.