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Students head to board a ferry for a day of class and hands-on training on the water.

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High schoolers could help WSF worker shortage

There’s an old workforce saying that it’s not what you know, but who you know. That was especially…

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor

Too much growth

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Opinion

No more pool, lawn or streaming services due to economy

In the current economy, when a visit to the grocery store requires a long-term financing plan, it has…

Opinion

Time-saving inventions: So why do we work so hard?

In the course of “researching” last week’s column about our national obsession with accumulating stuff, I came across…

Opinion

People helping people; Can’t rely on government in disasters

When President Biden warned FEMA does not have enough money to finish the hurricane season let alone the…

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Opinion

Hypocrites in full force after Trump assassination attempts

When I was in college, there was a campaign against what was just beginning to be called “slut…

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Steve Powell

Opinion

Too much on BI’s plate; can’t help affordable housing

The city of Bainbridge Island is trying to do too much. I’ve said it before, but it needs…

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News

Business closures in Lynwood may rock area’s economy

Two pillars of Lynwood’s nightlife looked like they were thriving. On Friday nights, the businesses were packed, cocktails…

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The solar system atop City Hall is all locally made panels and covers about 20% of the building’s energy needs each year.

News

Research: Solar best clean energy option for BI’s future

Bainbridge Island’s quest to achieve clean energy by 2040 looks like it will come down to conversion to…

Shirley Sahleen

Obituaries

Shirley Barentine Sahleen

September 13, 1938 – August 18, 2024

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The first waterfall that graces Dickerson Creek.

News

Salmon projects in Kitsap hook funding boost

Raising a family in Kitsap County is about to get easier — if you’re a coho salmon, that…

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Senior outside hitter Holley McFadden celebrates with senior teammate Lola Batcheller after a Spartan point versus the North Kitsap Vikings.

Sports

LMU commit McFadden leads Spartans in playoff push

Even against the most complete volleyball teams in the 2A Olympic League, Bainbridge outside hitter Holley McFadden carries…

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Tom Kang demonstrates one of the games that comes pre-installed on the Nex Playground.

News

New interactive gaming system has its origins on BI

One of the best parts of Bainbridge Island is its recreation opportunites — ample fields for games, hiking,…