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John David Womeldorff

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John David Womeldorff

June 5, 1954 – April 16, 2025

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A rendering of the new facility, once completed.

News

West Sound Tech construction to continue with new funding

One of Washington’s largest skill-building centers saw a massive funding increase this legislative session, and many Kitsap students…

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Opinion

Scamming sophisticated scammers

A few years ago, my then 70-something-old mom was targeted by telephone scammers.

Opinion

I take my role as official Easter service firestarter very seriously

As we have for the past decade or two, Wendy and I celebrated Easter this year by attending…

Opinion

The crash risk of an unregistered vehicle

A: On my daily walks, I’ve noticed a large increase in outdated license tabs, some of them for…

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(left to right) Anna Vizzare as Sandy Cheeks, Reese Sigman as SpongeBob SquarePants, and Dana A. Benson as Patrick Star.

Life

SpongeBob musical at BPA through May 18

Dive deep into joy, laughter, and nautical nonsense during The SpongeBob Musical at Bainbridge Performing Arts, which runs…

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Students were shown a hands-on demo by the Bremerton Fire Department at the healthcare camp.

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Healthcare camp gives Kitsap students a glimpse at medical careers

On a sunny spring morning, the Marvin Williams Recreation Center buzzed with activity as more than 250 Kitsap-area…

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A map of the proposed trails for the Strawberry Hill Bike Park.

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BI’s first mountain bike park may open this summer

The first mountain bike park on Bainbridge Island, almost four years in the making, may now open as…

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame courtesy photo

News

Soundgarden, iconic Seattle grunge band, inducted into HOF

Bassist Ben Shepherd has Kitsap roots

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Bainbridge Island briefs

Choir concert

News

BISD budget update in progress; full reductions coming May 8

Superintendent Amii Thompson provided an update on the Bainbridge Island School District budget at the board meeting April…

News

Expanded pediatric care coming to Kitsap through new partnership

Families in Kitsap County will soon have expanded access to pediatric and mother-baby care due to a new…

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BHS musician Finn Armstrong earned three gold medals at the 2025 WIAA/WMEA State Solo & Ensemble Competition.

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BHS musicians set record with 7 medals at state competition

Bainbridge High School musicians set a new school record at the recent 2025 WIAA/WMEA State Solo & Ensemble…