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Council sets confident tone

But city staff say the effects of budget cuts aren’t yet appreciated.

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Height debate resumes among planners

Downtown development will be shaped by the decisions.

A controversial communications pole towers over Rich Passage.

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Pole weathers appeal

The hearing examiner says a challenge wasn’t filed on time.

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Floods, ferries key in coming Olympia session

Local legislators say ‘big’ bills will have trouble in the short session.

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Council retreats from its retreat

With a weighty agenda, the session will be held before cameras at City Hall.

(Above) Gymnastics coach Norton Schimke (left) works with  assistant coach Dayton Gilbreath  to  haul equipment into the trasmitter building at Battle Point Park Thursday.

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Sun finally shines on gym

The long-delayed transmitter building should be open for activities mid-month.

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Search for new city administrator slow

Mary Jo Briggs will be out the door long before her successor is selected and hired.

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High winds and tidal surge expected Saturday

Islanders should prepare for high winds, waves and tidal surge beginning Friday evening and peaking early Saturday morning,…

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A new chapter at the library

Rebecca Judd succeeds Cindy Harrison as head of the island branch.

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Van Dyk plans a new front in turf wars

The anti-stadium activist vows to fight artificial grass at the BHS field.

Edna’s Beach Cafe sits atop the hillside overlooking Lynwood Center

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Refined dining

The historic Olson mansion is reborn as Edna’s Beach Cafe.

Obituaries

Robert H. Smith

Robert H. “Bob” Smith, 83, of Bainbridge Island, died in his sleep on March 28 with family beside…

Nanette Bray loads trays of turkey and chicken corndogs

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School food’s nearly home grown

Could new legislation put island food into island schools? The fields of the Day Road farms and Wilkes…