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BI Council receives update on speed cameras, city manager search

The Bainbridge Island City Council received an update about the possible implementation of speed cameras as part of…

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The car deck on a ferry.

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BI woman grateful for support during medical emergency on ferry

On April 14, Bainbridge Island resident Teri Sinclair was planning to take the 11:30 a.m. ferry to Seattle…

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NK School Board director hired as new WMS principal

Woodward Middle School has hired current North Kitsap School Board Director Miranda Smallwood as its next principal, effective…

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WSDOT crews install a new signal for ferry lane traffic.

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New ferry lane traffic signal added to 305/Winslow Way intersection

The state Department of Transportation wrapped up a roughly $19,000 project at the intersection of Highway 305 and…

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COBI has roughly $18 million in reserves

The Bainbridge Island City Council received an economic forecast, including learning that the city has roughly $18 million…

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Lost Valley Trail

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$10K Challenge Match to help complete Lost Valley Trail, boardwalk

The Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation has announced a $10,000 Challenge Match by the Rotary Club of…

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Ferries in Seattle’s Elliott Bay.

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WSF reports staffing improvements for deck, engine employees

Washington State Ferries held its second community meeting of the year May 26, which included updates on workforce…

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Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2027 for the new Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center.

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Senior Center hopes to start construction on new facility next spring

At the May 19 City Council study session, architect Charlie Wenzlau and Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center executive…

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The event was held at Bainbridge High School’s Veterans Memorial Monument. Names of Bainbridge Islanders who died in service were read aloud with a moment of silence.

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American Legion Post 172 honors islanders who died in service

Over 50 armed service veterans and community members gathered at Bainbridge High School on this year’s rainy Memorial…

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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 limestone, stands as the centerpiece of the Buddhist peace pagoda that was formally dedicated…

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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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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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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.…