Bainbridge OK’s contract for trail

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Bainbridge OK’s contract for trail

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved a $2.1 million contract this week to Nordland Construction Northwest of Port…

Scarton to take helm at WSF

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Scarton to take helm at WSF

Amy Scarton will be the new chief of the Washington state ferry system, the Washington State Department of…

Downtown merchants rallying behind Bainbridge parking garage idea

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Downtown merchants rallying behind Bainbridge parking garage idea

Downtown business officials are trying to rally Winslow merchants to support the city of Bainbridge Island’s controversial proposal…

Rally gets legislators’ attention on education funding mandate

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Rally gets legislators’ attention on education funding mandate

OLYMPIA — More than 6,500 students, educators, and parents assembled across the capitol steps Monday, Jan. 16, to…

Governor Inslee reaffirms commitment for fully-funded basic education

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Governor Inslee reaffirms commitment for fully-funded basic education

OLYMPIA — When Rachel Lake teaches music classes at Ilwaco High School and Hilltop School in the Ocean…

This week’s adoptable pets are Leona and Boris

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This week’s adoptable pets are Leona and Boris

Leona and Boris are this week’s adoptable pets.

2017 Legislative Session | Rolfes takes the oath

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2017 Legislative Session | Rolfes takes the oath

Sen. Christine Rolfes was sworn in for another term earlier this week in Olympia.

Sen. Rolfes revives bill to allow public internet retail option

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Sen. Rolfes revives bill to allow public internet retail option

OLYMPIA – Sen. Christine Rolfes has introduced a bill that would allow public utility districts (PUDs) to offer…

2017 Legislative Session | Transportation Commission traces reform in road maintenance, construction funding

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2017 Legislative Session | Transportation Commission traces reform in road maintenance, construction funding

OLYMPIA — In 2012, the Washington State Transportation Commission and a 25-member stakeholder committee researched road usage charges…

2017 Legislative Session | Road-usage charges may replace gas tax as WSDOT prepares to launch test program

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2017 Legislative Session | Road-usage charges may replace gas tax as WSDOT prepares to launch test program

OLYMPIA – You could be paying by the mile rather than by the gallon if a new program…

Sen. Murray offers statement on nomination of new head for Department of Veterans Affairs

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Sen. Murray offers statement on nomination of new head for Department of Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs needs a leader committed to accountability and improving health services for veterans, Sen.…

Bainbridge park board considers agreement

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Bainbridge park board considers agreement

Bainbridge park officials will get their first look at an agreement with the National Park Service Agreement for…

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Island School to study ‘How Birds Talk’

Have you ever wondered how birds warn each other about danger?