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KPHD board learns about uncertainty of statewide funding

The Kitsap Public Health District board learned about uncertainty of statewide funding as part of its July 1…

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BI school board to consider implementing per-pupil student fees

The Bainbridge Island School District will decide whether to raise the fees it charges students before the beginning…

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Initial results of BI parks survey indicate more nature access

The Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District is in the midst of refreshing its Comprehensive Plan, a…

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Kitsap Transit buses at the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal.

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KT board postpones vote on ‘25-‘30 develompent plan

The Kitsap Transit board of directors met July 1 and received a presentation on the 2025-2030 development plan.

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SNAP benefits are accepted at the Bainbridge Island Safeway.

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SNAP benefits to be reduced following Trump’s passage of bill

Following the passage of the Republican One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law July 4 by President…

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BHS band student Dane Bowman celebrates following his first-round win in the pie-eating contest July 4.

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BHS band duo wins pie-eating contest, help raise money for program

It was a tale of two musicians, two pies and one glorious mess that resulted in the day…

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The Bainbridge Island Fire Department strolls down Winslow Way for the Grand Old 4th of July Parade.

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Scenes from BI’s Grand Old 4th of July Parade

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Plastic flamingo ornaments at the roundabout at Madison Avenue and High School Road.

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Removal of flamingo ornaments at BI roundabout ruffling some feathers

The removal of plastic flamingo ornaments at the Madison Avenue and High School Road roundabout on Bainbridge Island…

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All 1,977 new housing units can be in Winslow, planners say

Bainbridge Island residents outside Winslow who were reticent to new construction in neighborhood centers may have got their…

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Helpline House breaks ground for new facility

Helpline House recently broke ground for its new facility at 282 Knechtel Way NE.

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Impact fee calculation revised to meet legislative requirements

If you’re applying for a permit in Kitsap County on or after July 1, you’ll notice a change…

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COBI completes overhaul of permitting processes, wait times expedited

The city of Bainbridge Island’s Planning and Community Development Department has completed an overhaul of its permitting processes,…

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Brooke Borcherding with one of her paintings.

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