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Maggie Stephens in her office.

News

Former BI municipal court building has new tenant

The former site of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Court building has a new tenant.

Black Press Media operates Sound Publishing, the largest community news organization in Washington State with dailies and community news outlets in Alaska.

Business

Black Press Media concludes transition of ownership

Black Press Media, which operates Sound Publishing, completed its sale Monday (March 25), following the formerly announced corporate…

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John Steiner demonstrates the use of a table saw to cut wood in preparation for use in furniture.

Business

Ex-diver becomes accomplished BI woodworker

If you ask John Steiner about his life’s work, he might point to the 11 years he spent…

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Nayeli Rivera works at the desk of her new Life in Mauve storefront in Manette.

Business

Life in Mauve better in Manette than downtown

Local business owners Nayeli Rivera and Steven Ramey found themselves holding back tears before the Bremerton City Council…

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Martin and Alexandra Taber opened a jewelry shop on Parfitt Way.

Business

Mission of new jewelry store fits with BI’s

A jewelry store that started in San Francisco on Fisherman’s Wharf in 1972 is relocating to Bainbridge Island…

Business

Popular Bay Street Bistro closes after 13 1/2 years

A downtown treasure and a spectacle in Port Orchard’s fine-dining scene closed its doors Nov. 30 after 13…

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Julie A. Kahn, Jennifer A. Montgomery and Kelle M. Horn.

Business

Trio of Kitsap women excel in global shipping industry

Pacific Rim Shipbrokers, Inc., a woman-owned small business in Kitsap County, has been making waves in the global…

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Fine woolens and these cream-colored wool Irish sweaters made by small-business owners in Ireland are among the specialty items found at Celtic Crossroads Northwest.

Business

New BI store features Celtic creations, music

Set back from the street in the Orchard Plaza on Winslow Way, a handmade wool coat and cap…

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Pili Linares is taking over as general manager of the Kitsap News Group.

Business

5 Kitsap News Group newspapers get new general manager

Pili Linares is the new general manager for the five newspapers in the Kitsap News Group.

Business

BI business develops composting system

Green Mountain Technologies of Bainbridge Island has helped a Shelton business with technology and facility design for a…

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Bakerpreneurs Valerie and Evan Cummins with their pet rabbit, Jay, are now delivering fresh cookies and pretzels on Bainbridge Island through their online-based business, Cookie Cafe.

Business

Subscribe to bring healthy cookies right to your door on BI

A new cookie subscription service that delivers fresh handmade treats is on the rise on Bainbridge Island—and it’s…

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A blo-er styles a guest’s hair at Blo Blow Dry Bar in the Safeway Center on High School Road.

Business

Blow Dry Bar opens in BI

A new blow dry hair bar offering hairstyling and makeup for special occasions has opened in the Safeway…

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Clark Construction won the Procore General Contractor Project Excellence Award for its work building the reHOME sustainability project.

Business

BI business receives awards for excellence

Clark Construction Inc. of Bainbridge Island received two awards for excellence and leadership in the construction industry at…