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BI teacher launches elementary after-school art program
Ordway Elementary School teacher Lishu Rodriguez recently launched a new after-school art program for students to have additional…
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Kitsap seniors learn computer, smartphone skills through tech classes
Seniors who grew up handwriting letters and taking photos on Kodak film can be intimidated when confronted with…
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First Queer Meet coming to Bainbridge Ale House
When Mariam Rahmani and her partner first moved to Bainbridge Island from the Midwest, she was excited to…
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From Bainbridge to Haiti: St. Cecilia helps build a future of hope
A simple meeting in a rural Haitian village more than a decade ago has grown into a partnership…
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BI family starts home pickup service for unused items
One family on Bainbridge Island has begun a monthly home-pickup recycling program that collects and donates tough-to-dispose-of items…
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There’s no age limit at KRL’s LEGO building sessions
Since 2022, Kitsap Regional Library has offered young LEGO enthusiasts building opportunities at its Bainbridge Island branch.
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Kitsap community helps raise funds for child’s seizure alert dog
The Kitsap community raised over $29,000 to cover the expenses of a medical alert dog for Calvin Dugas,…
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Kids Club brings fun, learning to BI Farmers Market
This summer, the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market introduced a fun new feature designed to inspire the youngest members…
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New farm education program revived for BI students
One of the longest-running farm operations in the Puget Sound region just restored a program that represents a…
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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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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…