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The annual award show was held May 28 at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts in downtown Winslow.

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High school artists celebrated at BAC award show

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts hosted a ceremony May 28 for Bainbridge High School student artists who have had…

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2,000 paper cranes were folded and put on display in the month of May as part of the third annual Asian Arts & Heritage Festival.

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2,000 paper cranes folded for peace as part of AA&H Festival

The third annual Asian Arts & Heritage Festival lasted throughout May, with more than 30 cultural experiences that…

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The Classic Car Cruise-In occurs on the last Tuesday of every month from May to August.

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Annual Classic Car Cruise-In is back for the summer

The Bainbridge Island Classic Car Cruise-In is officially back for the warm weather season, with its first gathering…

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Cindy Townson, of Seabeck, (right) picks up pet food for her dogs, ‘Roxy’ and ‘Duke.’

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KHS pet food pantry critical during tough economic times

During the current challenging economic times, an increasing number of pet owners - unable to afford food for…

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Riley cleans and preserves headstones across the island.

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Local helps preserve history of those buried at BI cemeteries

Ashley Riley has made an impact on her community just a few years after moving to Bainbridge Island…

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Kitsap Regional Library’s Bainbridge Island branch.

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Kitsap Regional Library gears up for summer programming

Kitsap Regional Library is gearing up for summer kids and teen programming.

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Elizabeth Paulson-Houser designed and built a Little Free Library for Helpline House for her Eagle Scout project.

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2 BHS seniors earn Eagle Scout rank

Two Bainbridge High School seniors earned the rank of Eagle Scout during a ceremony at Bethany Lutheran Church…

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Jenkins created the Island Singles Activities Club in October 2025.

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‘Friendship is the key to life’ – Island Singles Club gains traction

The Island Singles Activities Club has gained momentum with 78 members since it first began in October 2025.…

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Former Rotary exchange student Sergei Tokmakov recently returned to Bainbridge Island and spoke about his journey.

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Former Rotary exchange student returns to BI, reflects on journey

More than 30 years after arriving on Bainbridge Island as a Rotary Club youth exchange student, Sergei Tokmakov…

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Malatesta and her three sons at the award ceremony April 25.

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Bainbridge Islander wins state African American Achievement Award

Bainbridge Islander Chasity Malatesta recently received the 2026 Washington State African American Achievement Award for her work across…

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The first community bike ride on Bainbridge Island was held May 21.

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New community bike rides on BI to have different routes each time

This spring’s first community bike ride took place May 21 on Bainbridge Island with about 10 people participating.

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Exterior of the new custom accessible home on Bainbridge Island.

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Disabled BI veteran ready to enjoy his new accessible home

Retired Army Captain Tim Bomke, who lost part of his right leg while serving in the Iraq War…

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Jackson took first place for watercolor/graphite/collage.

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4 BI high school students receive Youth Art Award

Four high school students were recently announced as winners of the 2026 Bainbridge Island Youth Art Award.