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School district plans to sell surplus vehicles

Summer vacation is fast approaching, but the Bainbridge school board agenda is still dense with information and updates.

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A hospital district can include a hospital, such as St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale shown here, but it doesn’t have to as it’s really a funding mechanism to improve health care.

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Funding district could help Kitsap health care woes

Problems getting health care in Kitsap County are well-documented, and the Kitsap Public Health District is looking into…

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Man arrested in Bremerton for 3 child sex crimes

A 73-year-old Lakewood man was in Kitsap County Superior Court June 3 charged with three child sex crimes.

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Parks makes stronger commitment on pool expansion

Bainbridge Island Metro Parks & Recreation District commissioners recently decided not to be wishy washy regarding the $10…

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The crematorium has been proposed near Hillcrest Cemetery on Old Mill Road NE.

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Crematorium: Barbecue or Chernobyl?

It remains to be seen if the city will allow a crematorium on Bainbridge Island, but a moratorium…

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Selfies are popular photos taken on graduation night.

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BHS graduation guide: How to celebrate your student

The Bainbridge High School graduation ceremony is just one of several celebrations honoring the class of 2024 —…

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Off to new landes: BI Parks director retires after 20 years

When Terry Lande was 10-years-old, he knew we wanted to be a parks director.

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The sign at the front of South Kitsap High School goes dark during a power outage.

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Wind, rain leads to power outages across Kitsap County

A wild and windy start to the first full week of June intermittently put tens of thousands of…

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Kitsap-wide scavenger hunt for handblown glass floats

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s Kitsap County-wide scavenger hunt for handblown glass floats returns June 15-July 13.

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Bremerton reports 1,200 gallon sewage spill

A no-contact advisory has been issued for Kitsap Lake through June 9 due to a 1,200 gallon sewage…

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A Pride banner in downtown Poulsbo that was cut by a knife has since been stitched back together by a community member.

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Pride banners in Poulsbo repaired after vandalism

Police: Video shows potential suspect

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Local law enforcement practiced their pursuit skills recently at Bremerton Raceway. Police will have greater authority to conduct high-speed chases under a new law that goes into effect June 6.

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Police get back ability to chase criminals

Police in Kitsap County and the state will have more freedom to conduct high-speed pursuits under a new…