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Over 200 quilts to hang in Winslow for free show

The Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Guild’s fall festival is back for its 12th year from 10 a.m. to…

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Jeanne Goussev of Bainbridge Island and service dog Sierra.

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These dogs do more, take longer to train

Assistance Dogs Northwest of Bainbridge Island, a nonprofit that serves people with special needs, will have three dogs…

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Gerald Simonsen shows off his notary index.

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Free notary on Bainbridge brings some joy to routine

Bainbridge Island’s Gerald Simonsen’s notoriety is he notarizes documents for free—starting when people were stranded during COVID—along with…

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All four band members pose during a promotional shoot.

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BI band rebels, wants to make rock shows fun again

“Civil Rebellion” doesn’t exactly conjure up ideas of Bainbridge Island, but the band’s working on it.

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Guitarist Rafael Tranquilino’s facial expression tells it all about the emotion of playing the blues.

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New Kitsap festival a cure for the Summertime Blues

When Eddie Cochrane declared “there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues” in 1958 the blues were pretty…

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It can be a little bit of a blur on the rides at night at the Kitsap Fair. On this night crowds were small as the weather wasn’t the best.

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More scenes from the Kitsap Fair

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Front Avenue from Poulsbo will perform Aug. 30.

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1st Kitsap Blues Festival at fairgrounds Labor Day Weekend

The first Kitsap Blues Music Festival will take place Labor Day Weekend at the Kitsap Fairgrounds.

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The cast of Damn Ye Jack Slade rehearses for the festival.

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Stage is set for locals in 10-Minute Plays

Actors, playwrights and directors from all over Kitsap County are being featured through Aug. 24 in the Island…

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Seisha Hassett sits with her son Timothy, who is hard at work sewing fabric together at the Kitsap Fair and Stampede.

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Traditional creative arts full of life at Kitsap Fair

There’s something extraordinary about the level of craftsmanship and handiwork that appears at the annual Kitsap Fair and…

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Walt Woodward, left, and Mary Woodward at Woodward Middle School dedication ceremony Nov. 5, 1994.

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Woodward continued parents’ legacy until the end

Bainbridge Island would not be the same place without the Woodward family. Their impact has spanned over two…

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Can’t say you don’t have time to go to these plays

Ten plays with the theme “Hunger” will be performed at Island Theatre’s 10-Minute Play Festival Aug. 22-24 at…

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Vendors sold a variety of items, including native drums.

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Chief Seattle Days draws crowd to Suquamish

Chief Seattle Days has been a major event for decades, but it hasn’t always been that way.

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Keto Trim Lite ACV Gummies Review: What To Expect When Buying?

Many people find themselves overwhelmed by the plethora of options available in the quest for effective weight loss…