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BI Council names city’s top priorities for 2026 legislature
City of Bainbridge Island leaders have chosen three main priorities for this legislative session, but as the state…
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BI appoints new city attorney following Haney’s retirement
The Bainbridge Island City Council approved the hiring of a new city attorney with Seattle-based law firm Ogden…
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BI adopts ADA plan, $3.6 million in fixes to start
The Bainbridge Island City Council adopted, via consent agenda, a citywide transition plan at its Dec. 9 meeting…
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Utility rate discounts for low-income BI residents start in January
The Bainbridge Island City Council adopted an expansion to its discounted utility rate schedule at its Dec. 9…
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BI groups hold walk and talk to discuss king tide effects
A host of Bainbridge environmental organizations led a walk along the Eagle Harbor waterfront Dec. 8 to view…
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New 74-bed patient tower opens at St. Michael Medical Center
St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale has opened a new 74-bed patient tower, which aims to provide additional…
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Despite challenges, Kitsap County approves $650 million budget
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 budget at $650 million at its Dec. 8 meeting,…
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Kitsap Transit to purchase up to 19 new ACCESS buses
The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners approved a contract to purchase up to 19 new ACCESS buses as…
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New grant funding for KPHD’s Nurse-Family Partnership program
Interim Kitsap Public Health District health officer Dr. Herbie Duber and health administrator Yolanda Fong reported new funding…
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BI looking into implementing speed cameras around the island
The Bainbridge Island City Council is exploring the implementation of automated traffic safety cameras on the island to…
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Council briefed on housing solutions ahead of 625 Winlsow decision
The Bainbridge Island City Council was reminded at its Dec. 2 meeting that the city “calls the shots”…
