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Louis XIV in White House

Opinion

Symptoms to be aware of when school sports begin

Over the next few weeks, area schools will commence the 2025-26 school year. In addition to returning to…

Opinion

Michigan salmon studies provide tips for restoring runs in Washington

As salmon restoration ramps up on the Columbia River above Chief Joseph Dam, it is important to establish…

Opinion

What is the right speed when exiting a freeway onto an off-ramp?

Q: When a freeway has an exit-only lane leading up to an offramp, what’s the speed limit in…

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A sample STR sign (with a non-existent address) that property owners are required to display at their short-term rentals.

News

BI reports strong compliance with new short-term rental rules

Just less than a year after the city of Bainbridge Island’s short-term rental ordinance took effect, the city…

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Olympic College

News

$1 million donated to OC to enhance healthcare education

Tim and Bev Ryan, founders of Tim Ryan Construction Inc. in Poulsbo, recently donated $1 million to Olympic…

Charles Smith

Obituaries

Charles Conard Smith

Charles Conard Smith (Con) age 89 of Bainbridge Island, WA, died peacefully at his home on June 21,…

News

Early planning work begins for 305/High School Road roundabout

Early planning work for safety improvements at the intersection of Highway 305 and High School Road is now…

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Paving work is anticipated to begin at select locations the week of Aug. 25 and be completed by mid-September.

News

Bainbridge Island briefs

4-way stop coming

Craig Lee Jones

Obituaries

Craig Lee Jones

1954 – 2025

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Initial renderings show the new and improved Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center entrance from Bjune Drive SE.

News

Renderings of new BI Senior Center show wide range of amenities

The first renderings of the new Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center are ready, announced BI architect Charlie Wenzlau…

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An updated look at the Wintergreen housing development.

News

Phase 2 of Wintergreen housing project finally moves forward

The last half of Bainbridge Island’s first mixed-income development of single-family homes is ready to move forward, almost…

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