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How COBI prepares for extreme winter weather
The city of Bainbridge Island typically prepares for emergency weather preparations beginning in August of each year.
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Kitsap County extends hiring freeze until July 2026
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 22 to extend the county’s hiring freeze until the summer,…
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Deets reflects on his tenure as BI councilmember
Bainbridge Island City Councilmember Joe Deets is winding down his tenure on the governing body after eight years.…
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Vehicle donations to directly support BI Senior/Community Center
In early October, the Bainbridge Island Senior/Community Center began a partnership with California-based nonprofit CARS, called Cars for…
Life
Local writer named new poet laureate for Bainbridge Island
The Bainbridge Island City Council approved at its Dec. 9 meeting to have local resident and writer Erin…
Business
BHS graduate opens luxury car storage service, social club in NK
In late September, Bainbridge High School graduate Grant Willard launched a new luxury car business called SCL Auto…
Business
Married couple opens instrument sales/repair shop in Winslow
A new full-service guitar/instrument sales and repair shop recently opened in downtown Winlsow, owned and operated by a…
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988 services still in high demand despite cuts to LGBTQIA+ services
In June, the Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration announced the discontinuation of press 3 option, which provided…
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BI appoints new city attorney following Haney’s retirement
The Bainbridge Island City Council approved the hiring of a new city attorney with Seattle-based law firm Ogden…
Life
AHB announces 2025 individual artist grants
Since 2019, Arts and Humanities Bainbridge has offered local artists the opportunity to receive individual art grants up…
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New 74-bed patient tower opens at St. Michael Medical Center
St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale has opened a new 74-bed patient tower, which aims to provide additional…
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Despite challenges, Kitsap County approves $650 million budget
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 budget at $650 million at its Dec. 8 meeting,…
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Kitsap Transit to purchase up to 19 new ACCESS buses
The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners approved a contract to purchase up to 19 new ACCESS buses as…