Business

In-person sales drive local business on Bainbridge

In an era when online shopping has become ubiquitous for both large and small businesses, the Bainbridge Island…

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Business

BI-based salsa hits the shelves at local stores

Ardell Salsa, a Bainbridge-based organic salsa company by Ross Eide, will spice up the sauce section of all…

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Tyler Shuey and Steve Powell pick up the awards won by Bainbridge Island Review staff.

Business

After 100 years, BI Review still No. 1

The Bainbridge Island Review continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary year—and its victory in the General Excellence category…

Business

Bainbridge newspaper again wins General Excellence

Other Kitsap papers receive many awards

Business

Remodeling awards given to firms all over Kitsap

The Kitsap Building Association has announced that there are several local winners of the Washington 2024 Excellence in…

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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…