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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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St. Michael changing SANE program, closing pediatric clinic

Changes are coming to St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, including the alteration of a program and the…

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Former Washington state governor Jay Inslee speaks to residents of the Grow Community on Bainbridge Island March 12.

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Inslee addresses climate change topics with Grow Community

Former four-term Washington state governor Jay Inslee held a Q&A session with members of the Grow Community on…

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BI moves forward with community outreach for possible speed cameras

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved at its March 10 meeting to move forward with community outreach for…

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Contract negotiations ongoing between COBI, union officials

Contract negotiations have dragged on between the City of Bainbridge Island and IAM District 160 - Local 282,…

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Bainbridge Island City Hall

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BI Council encourages input via survey for new city manager

As Bainbridge Island leadership continue to search for a new city manager, public input is key — but…

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KPHD reports flattening drug overdose cases

The Kitsap Public Health District Board received updates about respiratory illnesses and reviewed new data about drug overdoses…

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The Bike Barn near the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal.

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BIPD reports 27 bike thefts on the island in 2025

In a Feb. 2 incident, Bainbridge Island resident Marina Rich’s 14-year-old son’s E-bike was stolen from the Bike…

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BI parks district staff form first-ever union

About 72% of parks services staff at the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District have officially voted…

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Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during the ship’s final departure from Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton March 7.

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USS Nimitz departs Bremerton for last time, heads for decommissioning

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departed Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton for the last time…

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Bainbridge High School

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BISD could issue tax ‘refund’ for island residents

Taxpayers on Bainbridge Island could receive a $1.3 million break as soon as June 1 — though not…

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Kitsap 911 employees at their desks on the dispatch floor.

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Kitsap 911 working to fill dispatcher vacancies

Kitsap 911, the agency that handles 911 services in Kitsap County, is working to fill six dispatcher positions.

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Bainbridge Prepares event