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Robert Drury, newly appointed Bainbridge Island school board director for District 2, with superintendent Amii Thompson.

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Retired psychologist appointed to Bainbridge Island school board

The Bainbridge Island School District appointed Robert Drury as board director of District 2 Oct. 23, replacing Erika…

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Vessel shortage could lead to service disruption on fast ferry routes

Due to a shortage of spare vessels, Kitsap Transit fast ferry riders may experience more trip cancellations in…

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Kitsap Transit is offering free services for federal employees starting Oct. 24 through the duration of the government shutdown.

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Kitsap rallies to support those impacted by government shutdown

Kitsap Transit offering free services for federal employees

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Kitsap approves recommendations for mental health tax funding

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution approving funding recommendations totaling $7.4 million, presented by the…

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KPHD board considering environmental health fee changes for 2026

Kitsap Public Health District is seeking public comments on proposed updates to its environmental health fee schedule for…

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BISD students investigate the process of growing strawberries.

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Farm to School program at BISD to continue to grow

Bainbridge Island School District leaders heard an update from its Farm to School program at the school board…

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A composite image of four of the six pre-approved ADU designs.

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BI approves ordinance to expedite ADU process, loosen requirements

Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit on Bainbridge Island? It’s now almost as easy as “add water and stir.”

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Bainbridge Island Municipal Court judge Thomas Alpaugh.

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BI Council reappoints Alpaugh as municipal court judge

The Bainbridge Island City Council voted unanimously at its Oct. 14 meeting to reappoint Thomas Alpaugh as municipal…

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A Bainbridge swimmer competes at the Ray Williamson Pool.

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Ray Williamson Pool renovation drains parks budget

An incoming La Niña year spells a stormy winter for the Pacific Northwest — and the 2026 budget…

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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St. Michael Medical Center, nurses union approve new contract

UFCW 3000, the union that represents roughly 850 nurses at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, ratified a…

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The fish passage project at Eagle Harbor Drive and Wyatt Way is nearly complete and now open to vehicle traffic.

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Eagle Harbor Drive fish passage project nearly complete

Non-motorized improvements slated for March

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Dr. Frederick Ramsdell

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Nobel Prize winner talks about life on BI, Seattle biotech

Immunologist Dr. Frederick Ramsdell jointly received a Nobel Prize in Medicine Oct. 6 with researchers Dr. Mary Brunkow…