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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…
News
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…
News
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…
News
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…
News
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,…
News
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…
News
New grant funding for KPHD’s Nurse-Family Partnership program
Interim Kitsap Public Health District health officer Dr. Herbie Duber and health administrator Yolanda Fong reported new funding…
News
BI looking into implementing speed cameras around the island
The Bainbridge Island City Council is exploring the implementation of automated traffic safety cameras on the island to…
News
Helpline House aims to bolster inventory following funding from city
Following the Bainbridge Island City Council’s recent approval of $30,000 in emergency funding from the governing body’s contingency…