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A ‘mystery leak’ that intermittently runs from an unclear source into the mobile home park’s drainage system.

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Plumbing issues put BI co-op mobile home park in financial crisis

The only mobile home co-op on the West Coast — and one of the last vestiges of affordable…

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A horse loosens up in an arena.

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Kitsap nixes plan to update equestrian facility zoning

Kitsap County leadership decided not to proceed with a suite of controversial updates to the zoning code for…

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A Trails Crew staff member trims an invasive vine on a trail.

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Student Conservation Corps, Trails Crew essential during summer

Summer is a big season for the park districts. Warm weather means more parkgoers, more plant growth, and…

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Social-emotional learning program demonstrated at BI schools

At the March 12 Bainbridge Island School District board meeting, director of student services Annalisa Sanchez shared a…

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Free music education program for youth seeks new home in NK

Kids in Concert, the only free youth music education program in Kitsap County, must find a new home…

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The BHS robot, ARTEMIS, scurries around the field, gathering projectiles.

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BHS Spartronics defeats world-champ robot in first match of season

Competition season is off to a strong start for Bainbridge High School’s robotics team, Spartronics.

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Chilly Hilly bicyclists ride along Winslow Way.

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New bicycle traffic improvements coming to Winslow Way

Another traffic flow update is coming to the busiest intersection in Winslow. There could be more where that…

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Former Washington state governor Jay Inslee speaks to residents of the Grow Community on Bainbridge Island March 12.

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Inslee addresses climate change topics with Grow Community

Former four-term Washington state governor Jay Inslee held a Q&A session with members of the Grow Community on…

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Bainbridge Island City Hall

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BI Council encourages input via survey for new city manager

As Bainbridge Island leadership continue to search for a new city manager, public input is key — but…

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BI parks district staff form first-ever union

About 72% of parks services staff at the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District have officially voted…

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Debbi and Paul Brainerd playfully dance at the podium during the organization’s 2024 Dinner in the Woods event.

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The lasting impact of Paul Brainerd’s dedicated work

Former tech entrepreneur Paul Brainerd was best known for his role in bringing computers to the public, but…

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Bainbridge High School

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BISD could issue tax ‘refund’ for island residents

Taxpayers on Bainbridge Island could receive a $1.3 million break as soon as June 1 — though not…

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BI to revive Environmental Technical Advisory Committee

The sun may rise again on the Environmental Technical Advisory Committee (ETAC), per a unanimous decision made by…