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A HEART team member clearing out an encampment in Kitsap County.

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HEART team’s hands-on-approach transforms homeless crisis

Two years ago, a team with a simple yet bold mission set out to address homelessness in Kitsap…

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Community members take KHS dogs out for a walk through the ‘Barks and Recs’ program.

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‘Barks and Rec’ program strengthens community bonds

Picture this: a sunny day, a leash in hand, and an eager shelter dog by your side.

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Numbers shocking for increasing BI’s electrification

Electric ferries, 305 BI roundabout also on agenda Nov. 19

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Bainbridge Mayor Joe Deets holds up the Review showing the top story is about the Highway 305-High School Road roundabout.

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Dangerous intersection means BI now supports roundabout

Bainbridge Island Mayor Joe Deets held up a recent edition of the BI Review newspaper.

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Nurses are having to deal with large open wounds as a result of the drug use.

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Kitsap prepares for ‘tranq,’ which makes fentanyl more deadly

A person finds a roommate non-responsive. First responders arrive and declare the 55-year-old Port Orchard man deceased. In…

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National Guard Lt. Cmdr. Swift Sanchez smiles during an interview about her upcoming role to support the 60th presidential inauguration Jan. 20, 2025.

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Native women vets share challenges of serving

Standing up for women’s rights can also mean standing up for your country.

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BISD superintendent Amii Thompson shares amended details about the school budget at a board meeting last winter.

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BISD votes to extend superintendent’s contract

It’s been over a week since Election Day, but Bainbridge Island still had one more top leadership position…

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Bill Bergeron Jr. receives a U.S. flag at a military funeral for his father.

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Family looking for justice in father’s killing

Christeen Bergeron made an agreement with her husband, William Sr., before she died for him to marry her…

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The Nov. 6 meeting when the district’s financial situation was explained.

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Deep dive into BISD finances shows years of errors

Without change, it could be nearly $400,000 in the red

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Beavers, budget discussed at BI council meeting

Beavers and the budget highlighted discussion at the Nov. 12 Bainbridge Island City Council meeting.

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The tree by the historical museum.

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‘Iconic’ BI oak tree to come down due to safety reasons

The Bainbridge Island City Council decided not to tie a yellow ribbon around the old oak tree and…

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Port Orchard woman says she was raped for 2 1/2 years

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