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Bainbridge High School Band Boosters

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Upcoming Puget Sounds Jazz Festival to feature 18 ensembles

The Bainbridge High School Band Boosters will present the 8th annual Puget Sounds Jazz Festival, March 6 and…

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Senate pages Syah Sury, Emery Clegg and Michah Dekker talk with Sen. Drew Hansen Feb. 3.

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Kitsap students serve as pages in State Senate

Three Kitsap County students served as pages in the Washington State Senate during the fourth week of the…

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Dutky and Iverson in the Julian Alps near Tarvisio, Italy, on a bike trip in June 2025.

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‘This work is personal’ – cycling duo advocates for accessible streets

Dianne Iverson of Bremerton is a double amputee, cyclist, and trail advocate. Iverson and her husband, Paul Dutky,…

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Trinh and Thai Nguyen, chefs/owners of Ba Sa on Bainbridge Island, Pho T&N in Poulsbo, and Ramie in Seattle, are up for the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Northwest and Pacific region.

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Kitsap locals turned fine dining chefs up for James Beard Award

Restaurateurs Trinh and Thai Nguyen of Ba Sa on Bainbridge Island, Pho T&N in Pouslbo and Ramie on…

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Will Grant dropped off 60 pizzas at Mary’s Place in South Lake Union Feb. 9, seen here with shelter staff.

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Acclaimed Kitsap pizza maker donates 80 pies to local organizations

All pies on Sourdough Willy.

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Supporters could purchase a ‘Pawfect Painting’ for Valentine’s Day to help donate to KHS.

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Kitsap Humane Society celebrating Valentine’s Day with animal artwork

Kitsap Humane Society is celebrating Valentine’s Day with artwork made by shelter animals, goodie boxes, love notes, and…

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Hikers enjoy the first steps on the new trail from NE Vincent Road to the Gazzam Lake Nature Preserve.

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New Vincent to Gazzam Trail part of cross-island plan

A new route into the Gazzam Lake Nature Preserve, and a segment of a landmark trails project, is…

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O’Brien is a local fiber textile artist.

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Artist turns unwanted clothing into repurposed, sustainable art

Felicity O’Brien transforms unwanted and discarded clothing and fabrics into new products through the art of weaving. She…

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Food served during a community dinner at Eagle Harbor Church.

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Pay-what-you-can community dinners open to entire community

Eagle Harbor Church plays host to a pay-what-you-can community dinner on the second Tuesday of every month.

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Longtime BI optometrist retiring after 40-year career

David Kirscher, an optometrist at Island Family Eyecare, is retiring in February, bringing to a close a roughly…

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Bainbridge Island Fruit Club members apply fruit socks to protect apples in the orchard from pests.

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Free U-Pick orchard on BI creates stronger food network

Darren Murphy wants you to eat apples, and not just one a day.

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Kitsap Regional Library releases top reads of 2025

Kitsap Regional Library has released its list of the most popular books from 2025, and while it was…

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The Leash4Lease team recently received the honor of Pet Sitter of the Year by Pet Sitters International.

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Longtime Kitsap business honored as Pet Sitter of the Year

Leash4Lease, a locally owned and operated pet sitting business serving most of Kitsap County, has received the honor…