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Rev. Dee Eisenhower of Bainbridge Island gives the opening prayer at Gov. Jay Inslee’s State of the State address.

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Inslee calls for action on homelessness, climate, abortions

Defending his record and pressing for more action, Gov. Jay Inslee urged a joint session of the Legislature…

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No trash in bay, but water quality still a concern

When Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson’s husband wanted to have fun years ago, “There was so much trash in…

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BI commission rips city over old police building

History often repeats itself, but not if it’s a building. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. There is no…

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Light agenda for BI council at 1st meeting of 2024

Despite canceling a number of recent meetings because of the holidays, the Bainbridge Island City Council agenda for…

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Ashley Mathews wants to be a light on the council.

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Councilmember wants to be a ‘light’ in community

New Bainbridge Island City Councilmember Ashley Mathews said at her first meeting Jan. 9 that she wants to…

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King Tides led to flooding and concerns about sea level rise.

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It was a busy year for news in 2023 on BI

As 2023 comes to an end, as a reminder of the top stories of the year, here is…

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BI differs from Kitsap in health assessment

Bainbridge and North Kitsap students reported higher use of marijuana and alcohol, while adults in BI and NK…

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Ray Williamson Pool is home to the BHS swim team.

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Commissioner: Parks, private group may want to pool resources

Bainbridge Island Metro Parks District commissioners aren’t sure if BI can support two swimming pools so they are…

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BI task force to work on streamlining housing permit process

It comes as no surprise to anyone on Bainbridge Island that there is a housing shortage.

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Milly and Walt Woodward

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2 fires mar history of Bainbridge Review

The current staff of the Bainbridge Island Review has had its struggles researching information for its 100th edition.

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Flu, RSV on the rise in Kitsap County

Emergency department visits due to influenza and respiratory syncytial virus are on the rise, and two flu-related deaths…

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No more Zoom comments at BI council meetings

Live comments are limited to agenda items

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Michael Pollock

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Pollock encourages ‘peace’ as he leaves BI council

In keeping with the holidays, outgoing Bainbridge Island City Councilmember Michael Pollock basically set peace on earth and…