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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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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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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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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.

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The four lead actors of <em>Detention</em> (left to right:) Ricky Spaulding as Corey, Anna Mulia as Mary-Beth, Bianca Mariani as Eden, and Ian S. Peterson as Nash.

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New film shot around the island a modern-day ‘Breakfast Club’

Did you know that a movie was recently filmed on Bainbridge Island? That’s right, Detention, written by local…

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The World Championships were held in Houston April 29 to May 2.

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Spartronics earns best finish in its history at World Championships

Bainbridge High School Spartronics Team 4915 recently competed at the World Championships in Houston, where they achieved the…

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The first annual Spring Carnival was hosted by the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District.

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BI Parks & Rec hosts first Spring Carnival

The first annual Spring Carnival, hosted by the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District, took place at…

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BI Mayor Clarence Moriwaki spoke at the May 1 ceremony before the ribbon-cutting.

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New sign at Morales Farm recognizes Filipino, Indipino contributions

Members of the community joined together May 1 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating a new interpretive sign at…

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The 10th annual ReFashion Show was held at BIMA April 26.

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Sustainable Bainbridge celebrates 10 years of ReFashion Show

The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art hosted the 10th annual ReFashion Show April 26. ReFashion is a program…

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A close-up of camera work.

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OC Film School provides plenty of pathways for aspiring students

Lights, camera, action!

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Officer Burnham and his K-9, Whitney.

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For BI K-9 officer, policing is more than enforcing the law

If you live on Bainbridge Island, you know Zach Burnham. You may know him as officer Zach if…

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The Bainbridge Island Farmer’s Market season is now underway.

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Harvesting community: How one farmer cultivates connection on BI

Every Saturday morning, long before the crowds arrive, Betsey Wittick is already at work—unloading crates, arranging produce, and…