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Overcrowded shelter wants dogs gone, waives adoption fees

The Kitsap Humane Society is overcrowded and wants some dogs gone so it will be waiving adoption fees…

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BI votes against experts to feel safer

Green Light Garage wanted it, as did nearby residents and the bicycle group Squeaky Wheels.

Caution tape surrounds a home on Sunrise Drive that caught fire June 29 and claimed the life of Charles J. Adolfson. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group

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BI man, 93, who died in fire identified

The man who died in a house fire at 13962 Sunrise Drive June 29 has been identified as…

Kirsten Hytopoulos had a ductless heat pump installed at her house last year. Kirsten Hytopoulos courtesy photos

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She was inspired by her aunt to be an activist

Editor’s note: Bainbridge Island City Councilmembers talk a lot about climate change, but do they practice what they…

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BCF awards record $606K to 65 nonprofits

Bainbridge Community Foundation’s 2023 Community Grants Cycle awarded a record $605,975 to local nonprofits, exceeding the previous high…

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For NAACP: Actions would speak louder than symbolic gestures

Last month, the NAACP made waves for issuing a travel advisory for Florida in response to Gov. Ron…

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Treat driving as a craft, not a task

Q: I’ve heard conflicting information on how to turn my wheels when parallel parking on a hill. Do…

Leslie Schneider and partner Jason like to ride their e-bikes to Lynwood Center. Steve Powell/Kitsap News Group Photos

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She walks the environmental talk

Editor’s note: Bainbridge Island City Councilmembers talk a lot about climate change, but do they practice what they…

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Revised housing plan goes back to BI council

The Bainbridge Island Planning Commission recently gave its OK to send the revised draft Housing Action Plan to…

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Comp, housing plans; art on BI agenda tonight

From the Comp and Housing Action plans to artwork for downtown and the new Ted Spearman Justice Center,…

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Jon Quitslund’s home is in an all-natural setting.

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Quitslund lives in a natural setting

Editor’s note: Bainbridge Island City Councilmembers talk a lot about climate change, but do they practice what they…

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Transportation, housing on BI council agenda Tuesday

Just like in the old school days, the Bainbridge Island City Council is going to take a field…

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Clarence Moriwaki with his mostly electric car, and bicycle in background.

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Moriwaki: Taking care of earth a lifelong value

Editor’s note: Bainbridge Island City Councilmembers talk a lot about climate change, but do they practice what they…