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BI Council receives updates on fish passage, traffic projects
The Bainbridge Island City Council received project updates on the Eagle Harbor fish passage project at Cooper Creek…
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Community feels impact of Rite Aid closures across Kitsap
Following Rite Aid’s May 5 bankruptcy and subsequent closure of five stores in Kitsap County, the number of…
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New state data shows decreases in reported hate crimes in 2024
New crime data from the Washington Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Association found hate crime incidents statewide have decreased…
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St. Michael, nurses union still negotiating a new contract
Nurses at St. Michael Medical Center, which is owned by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, are still working on…
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LIHI development at former police station may be reduced to 72 units
The Bainbridge Island City Council received a presentation from the Low Income Housing Institute at its Aug. 19…
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Wenatchee pulled from service due to mechanical issues
The M/V Wenatchee, the first hybrid-electric vessel on the Washington State Ferries fleet, has been pulled from service…
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BHS alumni starts cybersecurity club at Poulsbo’s WWU campus
Emile Stettler, a Bainbridge High School alumnus and recent Western Washington University graduate, served as a founding member…
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BI looking to add bike lane carveout at 305/Winslow intersection
The Bainbridge Island City Council received a presentation on proposed changes to the right turn lane on Highway…
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New passport application process working well for Kitsap courthouse
Following the introduction of requiring passport applications for some customers in March, the Kitsap County Courthouse reported between…
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More BIFD staff added during Eagle Harbor Drive closure
The Bainbridge Island Fire Department Board of Commissioners approved a new Interlocal Agreement Aug. 13 with the city…
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Folk musician comes home to kick off new tour at Treehouse Cafe
Rae Isla, a folk singer/songwriter from Bainbridge Island, is set to perform at Treehouse Cafe in Lynwood Center…
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BISD aims to complete seismic safety upgrades before school begins
The Bainbridge Island School District is taking advantage of the summer break to retrofit Commodore Options and Ordway…
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Department of Health launches new naloxone locator tool
The state Department of Health announced July 31 the launch of a new naloxone locator tool, which aims…