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Dedication ceremony guests line up to get a close-up view of the Pacific Northwest Peace Pagoda May 23.

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Buddhist peace pagoda near Bangor now complete

A Buddha, carved from sandstone, stands as the centerpiece of the Buddhist peace pagoda that was formally dedicated…

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Maureen McKeeman has been appointed to the Kitsap County Superior Court, effective Aug. 2.

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Poulsbo lawyer appointed as Kitsap County Superior Court judge

On May 12, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Maureen McKeeman to the Kitsap County Superior Court,…

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Renderings of Finch Green’s single-family homes.

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Finch Green housing project on track for fall groundbreaking

In early 2024, Finch Green LLC and Housing Resources Bainbridge entered a partnership for an affordable housing project.…

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Updated WSF pet policy goes into effect July 1

Four-legged travelers on Washington State Ferries may “paws” and take notice the next time they step on board.…

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Kitsap 911 employees at their desks on the dispatch floor.

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Kitsap 911 adds AI non-emergency line

Kitsap 911 and Aurelian, the technology platform built exclusively for emergency communications centers, announced May 18 that it…

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Community members discuss a proposed roundabout project at the intersection of Hwy 305 and High School Road during an open house in February.

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BI approves subcommittee for 305/High School Road roundabout

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved the creation of a subcommittee for the proposed High School Road and…

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Volunteers processing donations.

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Nearly 10,000 pounds of food donated to Helpline for Stamp Out Hunger

On May 9, as part of the Stamp Out Hunger (a single-day food drive held nationally), Helpline House…

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A ferry crosses Puget Sound.

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Proposed FERRIES Act aims to help relieve service disruption

Kitsap News Group freelance reporter Mike De Felice headed to the nation’s capital to spend time with the…

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BI group advocates for less tech use in schools

Across the country, concerns surrounding technology use in schools have risen. On Bainbridge Island, Intentional Tech BI is…

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Kitsap Transit buses at the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal.

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Free Saturday shuttle service around Winslow this summer

This summer, high numbers of tourists are expected on Bainbridge Island and in the surrounding area due to…

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Aquatics coaches receive awards

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New EMT program expected to launch in fall at Olympic College

Olympic College has launched a new one-quarter Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, creating a new pathway for students…