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Courtney Oliver

Opinion

What if child refuses to go to school?

The start of a new school year often brings excitement, with children eager to meet new teachers, make…

Opinion

Upthegrove up a tree on forest management

Most down-ballot elections draw little attention, but not this year when it comes to Washington’s Public Lands commissioner.

News

Drug use seeing positive trend in Kitsap County

Dr. Gib Morrow shared good news of a sort not often seen about substance abuse for the Kitsap…

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Life

Over 200 quilts to hang in Winslow for free show

The Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Guild’s fall festival is back for its 12th year from 10 a.m. to…

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Bainbridge Island briefs

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Sports

What local teams look like this fall

Editor’s note: The Kitsap News Group sent out questionnaires about the high school teams to all of the…

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Carol Mezen goes to work at the Masters CrossFit Games in Alabama.

Sports

BI woman 8th at international CrossFit Games

Bainbridge Island firefighter and paramedic Carol Mezen made the most of her first trip to the international Masters…

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Gerald Simonsen shows off his notary index.

Life

Free notary on Bainbridge brings some joy to routine

Bainbridge Island’s Gerald Simonsen’s notoriety is he notarizes documents for free—starting when people were stranded during COVID—along with…

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Ordway Elementary students from 1st-4th grade started school Sept 3.

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‘Welcome Class of 2037’ on 1st day of BI schools

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Carol Mezen puts in some reps during a workout at Kitsap CrossFit in Poulsbo, preparing herself for the Masters CrossFit games.

Sports

Bainbridge firefighter qualifies for Masters CrossFit Games

Carol Mezen’s career as a firefighter and paramedic nearly ended before it even began— her fire academy struggles…

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All four band members pose during a promotional shoot.

Life

BI band rebels, wants to make rock shows fun again

“Civil Rebellion” doesn’t exactly conjure up ideas of Bainbridge Island, but the band’s working on it.

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A few of the libraries offer Baby Band.

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Check out all the fun things to do at Kitsap libraries

Some view libraries as just buildings storing dusty, old books. Kitsap Regional Library is out to show today’s…