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BI leaders continue to emphasize racial equity

Leslie Schneider was hoping to get five talking points that would be easy to remember regarding racial equity.

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A proposal for a crematoria at Hillcrest Cemetery led to complaints from neighbors so the city of Bainbridge Island is developing zoning for them.

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Parking changes coming to downtown BI

City manager Blair King in his report to the Bainbridge Island City Council June 25 will give an…

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Developments that include affordable housing like this one at Wintergreen and another one on Madison Avenue remain a top priority for the Bainbridge Island City Council.

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BI continues to look to help recovering addicts

The was no question among Bainbridge Island city councilmembers at a recent meeting that a facility to help…

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Covered pickleball courts with lights at Strawberry Hill Park?

Early discussions show Strawberry Hill Park would make more sense than Battle Point Park to have pickleball courts…

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Upside-down cross under eye helps ID suspect

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Tread carefully when dealing with your tires

Q: I saw that there was a bill about low-rolling resistance tires being required in Washington. I didn’t…

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A hospital district can include a hospital, such as St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale shown here, but it doesn’t have to as it’s really a funding mechanism to improve health care.

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Funding district could help Kitsap health care woes

Problems getting health care in Kitsap County are well-documented, and the Kitsap Public Health District is looking into…

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Man arrested in Bremerton for 3 child sex crimes

A 73-year-old Lakewood man was in Kitsap County Superior Court June 3 charged with three child sex crimes.

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Parks makes stronger commitment on pool expansion

Bainbridge Island Metro Parks & Recreation District commissioners recently decided not to be wishy washy regarding the $10…

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The crematorium has been proposed near Hillcrest Cemetery on Old Mill Road NE.

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Crematorium: Barbecue or Chernobyl?

It remains to be seen if the city will allow a crematorium on Bainbridge Island, but a moratorium…

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BI police offer vacation checks, other services

The Bainbridge Island Police Department doesn’t just fight crime. It offers a number of different services.

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BI to go over Housing Action Plan Tuesday

The Bainbridge Island City Council will receive a presentation on the Housing Action Plan at its meeting June…

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Woman uses silver baseball bat in Bremerton robbery

Rather than a silver bullet, a 24-year-old Bremerton woman used a silver baseball bat to commit a crime.