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Bainbridges Grace Rich gets set to score a goal against Mercer Island.

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BHS water polo showcases defense early in season

The Bainbridge Spartans girls water polo team has begun the season with three wins and a controversial loss…

William Marion Cofer

Obituaries

William Marion Cofer

March 24, 1939–March 11, 2024

Richard Chizek

Obituaries

Richard Harold “Dick” Chizek

January 21, 1939–March 20, 2024

Helen Heins

Obituaries

Helen Heins

March 3, 1927–January 5, 2024

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A large black bear grazes in a field.

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Bear necessity: Respect them ‘so they can stay wild’

Don’t give them easy access to food

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Screen capture of a census-designated map demonstrating average life expectancy for the immediate Puget Sound region, with data circa 2015. Most trends are consistent.

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Bainbridge Islanders live longer than most

Washington’s population enjoys the second-longest life expectancy in the nation, right after Hawaii. But people born and raised…

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Bainbridge teams compete at state in Spokane.

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BI select basketball teams place 3rd, 4th in state

Every year over 600 teams qualify and compete at the largest state run basketball tournament in Spokane, the…

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Using an electric vehicle charger.

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1st EV charging station at senior living on BI

Madrona House will have the first senior-specific electric vehicle charging station on Bainbridge Island.

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Spartan Andrew Jobes hits a bunker shot onto the green.

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Spartans, Bucs golfers battle in mixed conditions

The Bainbridge and Kingston golf teams battled mixed weather conditions at Wing Point Golf Course March 27, with…

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Herring spawn event seen from above along Agate Pass in March of 2023.

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Spring has spawn: Herring return after ‘Holy cow’ recovery

Spring may have melted away dreams of snow, but the beaches of Bainbridge Island are still dappled with…

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The Bainbridge High School Baseball Boosters Club purchased a new shed and converted the old one into a permanent concession stand. Burgers, hot dogs, popcorn, candy and more are sold during home games. Funds go to the baseball program.

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BHS baseball gets new snack shack

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Donna Lee Dowdney of Bainbridge Island

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Bainbridge Island briefs

BI gym opens

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In Japan, Red Light/Green Lights is played with the ‘it’ person shouting ‘Daruma-sanga koronda’ before turning around. That means, ‘The daruma doll fell over.’

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BI school celebrates Japan-inspired Spring Festival

Students at The Island School on Bainbridge Island recently celebrated with a Japan-inspired Spring Festival.