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BIFD reports safe 4th of July holiday weekend

Over the 4th of July weekend, the Bainbridge Island Fire Department reported 38 calls for service, a slight…

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Candidates make their case for BI City Council – South Ward seat

A former city councilmember, a current parks commissioner, and a former state assistant attorney general are set to…

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Restaurant Marché closes after 13 years in Winslow

New owner is planning to open a seafood restaurant in space

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BIFD approves to put levy lid lift on Nov. ballot

The Bainbridge Island Fire Department Board of Commissioners approved to put a levy lid lift proposal on the…

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Safety concerns voiced at council meeting over Eagle Harbor project

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved a new construction contract for the Eagle Harbor Drive non-motorized improvement project…

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BI firefighters/EMTs rush to a medical call from Station 22.

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BIFD open houses aim for community transparency

The Bainbridge Island Fire Department kicked off the first of a series of open houses July 1 as…

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KPHD board learns about uncertainty of statewide funding

The Kitsap Public Health District board learned about uncertainty of statewide funding as part of its July 1…

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Kitsap Transit buses at the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal.

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KT board postpones vote on ‘25-‘30 develompent plan

The Kitsap Transit board of directors met July 1 and received a presentation on the 2025-2030 development plan.

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SNAP benefits are accepted at the Bainbridge Island Safeway.

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SNAP benefits to be reduced following Trump’s passage of bill

Following the passage of the Republican One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law July 4 by President…

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Plastic flamingo ornaments at the roundabout at Madison Avenue and High School Road.

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Removal of flamingo ornaments at BI roundabout ruffling some feathers

The removal of plastic flamingo ornaments at the Madison Avenue and High School Road roundabout on Bainbridge Island…

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COBI completes overhaul of permitting processes, wait times expedited

The city of Bainbridge Island’s Planning and Community Development Department has completed an overhaul of its permitting processes,…

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BI to revisit transportation committee following further revisions

The Bainbridge Island City Council received a presentation on creating a non-motorized transportation advisory committee and approved purchase…

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Florida-based group to build 3 hybrid-electric ferries for WSF

Gov. Bob Ferguson awarded a contract to Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group July 1 to build three new 160-vehicle…