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Deep budget cuts may lead to closure of Commodore building | UPDATE

The Bainbridge Island School District will consider closing the Commodore building in a round of “deep budget cuts,”…

Bainbridge parks board approves plan for pump track

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Bainbridge parks board approves plan for pump track

Battle Point Park is set to become the new home of several dirt tracks for mountain bikers to…

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School board reallocates renovations funds for Blakely project | UPDATE

The new Captain Johnston Blakely Elementary School will cost $6.7 million more than the amount that the Bainbridge…

Aquatics center to replace pool deck

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Aquatics center to replace pool deck

The Nakata Pool at the Bainbridge Aquatics Center will be getting a brand new deck.

BISD superintendent reports on listening tour

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BISD superintendent reports on listening tour

Shortly after being appointed as the new superintendent of Bainbridge Island School District, Peter Bang-Knudsen decided to take…

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District officials thrilled with landslide wins for levy | UPDATE

Bainbridge voters resoundingly approved two school levies in a landslide victory for island schools.

Pillow-palooza: Bainbridge Island shows its soft side for refugees

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Pillow-palooza: Bainbridge Island shows its soft side for refugees

When an $1,800 charge for 500 pillows showed up on Rev. Paul Stumme-Diers’ credit card, a quick-thinking customer…

Owen named Presidential Scholar candidate

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Owen named Presidential Scholar candidate

Jonathan Owen has been named a candidate for the 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

Bainbridge Island school levies pass

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Bainbridge Island school levies pass

Bainbridge voters have approved two four-year levies to pay for educational programs and operations, and technology improvements, at…

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School district budget will need changes to accommodate higher costs for Blakely Elementary

Officials with the Bainbridge Island School Distict remained tight-lipped this week about the financial turmoil engulfing the construction…

The snow giveth and the snow taketh away

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The snow giveth and the snow taketh away

Bainbridge High School will be adjusting its class scheduling due to the recent snow days.

Bainbridge district hosts panel on levy measures

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Bainbridge district hosts panel on levy measures

With a few questions still lingering before next week’s big day at the ballot box, officials from the…

WHAT’S THE HARM?Bainbridge High hosts substance abuse discussion panel

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WHAT’S THE HARM?Bainbridge High hosts substance abuse discussion panel

Hundreds of concerned parents flooded the Bainbridge High School Commons to learn about how they can better protect…