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Business leader pitches AI assistance for new BI city manager

There will be some big shoes to fill at city hall following Bainbridge Island city manager Blair King’s…

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KPUD acquires Kitsap County Sewer District 7

Kitsap County Sewer District 7, often referred to as Fort Ward Sewer, has completed a transition in which…

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How COBI prepares for extreme winter weather

The city of Bainbridge Island typically prepares for emergency weather preparations beginning in August of each year.

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Greatest share of Kitsap population growth? Migrants

The 2025 state population data is out, and like most of Washington, Kitsap cities and towns are growing…

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Kitsap County extends hiring freeze until July 2026

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 22 to extend the county’s hiring freeze until the summer,…

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Winslow Subarea Plan up for council approval this spring

After about a year, the plan for the future of Winslow is almost done, and a draft will…

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Trails on BI could be designated by type of recreation

Bainbridge Islanders love their trails, and the park district has a vision for a robust trail network —…

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Lead found in BI school water sources, testing to continue

An echo of COVID-related disruptions to schools is being addressed at the Bainbridge Island School District, but it’s…

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BI man arrested for attempted sexual encounter with ‘decoy’ child

On Dec. 17, the Bremerton Police General Investigations Unit, with assistance from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the…

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Deets reflects on his tenure as BI councilmember

Bainbridge Island City Councilmember Joe Deets is winding down his tenure on the governing body after eight years.…

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Bainbridge Island briefs

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Vehicle donations to directly support BI Senior/Community Center

In early October, the Bainbridge Island Senior/Community Center began a partnership with California-based nonprofit CARS, called Cars for…

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988 services still in high demand despite cuts to LGBTQIA+ services

In June, the Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration announced the discontinuation of press 3 option, which provided…