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A knight figurine on a steed.

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New board game lounge on BI has something for every player

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a dragon for an afternoon? Now you can find out.

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BI author debuts new book, a ‘grown-up version’ of her first novel

Susan Wiggs started writing about “bad kids” when she was eight years old. She never stopped searching for…

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City, parks district reviewing ADA transition plans

Bainbridge Island residents celebrated the accomplishments of the disability rights movement July 26, but despite making strides, the…

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Musician Rae Isla, who grew up on Bainbridge Island, will kick off her new tour Aug. 15 at the Treehouse Cafe.

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Folk musician comes home to kick off new tour at Treehouse Cafe

Rae Isla, a folk singer/songwriter from Bainbridge Island, is set to perform at Treehouse Cafe in Lynwood Center…

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The 4th annual Putt-Putt Clash event took place at Coppertop Park July 26.

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4th annual Putt-Putt Clash a hole-in-one for BI

Where can you play “Mad Max”-style pinball, race to catch a ferry, and explore the depths of the…

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Local TV pilot ‘Finding Chaz’ has first screening on BI

Coming soon to a streaming service or theater near you — a story about growing up on Bainbridge.

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Garner Hall

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BI high school senior aims to tackle social media addiction

Garner Hall, a 17-year-old Bainbridge High School senior who wanted to break his own social media reliance, created…

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Leza Danly rehearses for the upcoming BPA shows.

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Woman to perform at BPA after over 40-year layoff

After acting in a repertory company, singing at Disneyland and touring Asia, at age 28, Leza Danly abruptly…

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Up to 10,000 people were estimated in attendance at the BI Rotary Auction & Rummage Sale July 12 at Woodward Middle School.

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65th annual Rotary Auction a team effort from start to finish

“Hockey sticks are now going for one dollar — that’s a great deal, folks. Even if you don’t…

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A crowd gathers to watch First Sundays Concerts’ first-ever outdoor performance June 22 at Waterfront Park.

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BI concert series celebrates 20 years with first outdoor performance

For two decades, First Sundays Concerts has presented music in an intimate community setting on Bainbridge Island. On…

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Guild gift wrapping by Bainbridge High School sophomores Bella Fitzgerald and Barrett Bass in December of 2024.

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BI nonprofit led by youth gives back to help child cancer patients

Since September of 2018, the Hannah Hummingbird Junior Guild has collected donations for Seattle’s Children’s Hospital’s uncompensated care,…

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BHS junior Garner Hall won Best of Show in photography during the BI Youth Art Awards.

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4 high schoolers announced as winners of BI Youth Art Award

Four high schoolers on Bainbridge Island were recently announced as winners of the BI Youth Art Award.

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Ordway Elementary students bike home from school along Dana’s Trail May 16.

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Over 700 BI students participate in Bike to School Day

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