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The art project is part of many Earth Month events to promote stewardship and sustainability on Bainbridge and beyond.

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BAC showcases wearable art through reused materials

This month, Bainbridge Islanders were told not to throw out their recyclables, but instead, bring them to a…

Chuck Everett

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BI resident wins national beard and mustache tournament

Chuck Everett, a longtime Bainbridge Island resident, Rotarian leader, and co-owner of Bainbridge Brewing, is known for his…

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ARTEMIS won the Innovation in Control Award at the Glacier Peak event in March.

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Spartronics headed to World Championships for first time in 9 years

Bainbridge High School Spartronics Team 4915 is headed to the World Championships for the first time since 2017.…

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Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra and Bainbridge Chorale came together for a performance April 10-12 after nine years apart.

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BI symphony, chorale reunite for performance after long layoff

The Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra joined forces with Bainbridge Chorale for a French concert April 10-12 for the first…

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2026 Kitsap Outstanding Educators: (left to right) Stephanie Bennett, Sean Eaton, Honora Gerbeck, Lianne Ling, Dorothy Webb, Skadi Green, Joy Heinze, Jenny Sage-Degnin, Jacob Ooley, Shana Chin, Ilene Bothwell, Alyssa Quinlivan, Margaret Nerison, Lauren Moon, Mary Van Eaton, and Shelby-Real-Dunlap.

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Kitsap educators honored as ‘outstanding’ at awards ceremony

Cheers, laughter, hugs, and flowers greeted 15 Kitsap County educators recognized as “Outstanding” at an awards ceremony and…

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Participants moved in a variety of ways to raise money for those in need.

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7th annual Miles for Meals fundraiser nets $20,000

Meals on Wheels Kitsap raised over $20,000 at its 7th annual Miles for Meals fundraiser March 21-28, which…

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The pod of orcas was originally unidentified and assumed to be coming from Alaska.

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Orca sightings span across Kitsap waters

In the past few weeks, you may have seen fellow Bainbridge Islanders driving with binoculars in hand, running…

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A blue orchard mason bee carrying pollen approaches its nesting burrow.

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Thousands of native bees to be released around BI next week

Bainbridge Island may be more abuzz than usual this spring, as a local apiary company plans to release…

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Stamping of the Ireichō (Book of Names) at the commemoration event March 30.

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BI commemorates Japanese Americans who were incarcerated during WWII

The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association and the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community hosted the 84th…

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Chief Sealth International High School students participate in an emergency evacuation drill.

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WSF hosts roughly 200 high school students for Career Day

On March 19, Washington State Ferries hosted roughly 200 high school students at the Eagle Harbor Maintenance facility…

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A Trails Crew staff member trims an invasive vine on a trail.

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Student Conservation Corps, Trails Crew essential during summer

Summer is a big season for the park districts. Warm weather means more parkgoers, more plant growth, and…

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The BHS robot, ARTEMIS, scurries around the field, gathering projectiles.

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BHS Spartronics defeats world-champ robot in first match of season

Competition season is off to a strong start for Bainbridge High School’s robotics team, Spartronics.

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Debbi and Paul Brainerd playfully dance at the podium during the organization’s 2024 Dinner in the Woods event.

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The lasting impact of Paul Brainerd’s dedicated work

Former tech entrepreneur Paul Brainerd was best known for his role in bringing computers to the public, but…