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Vehicles boarding a ferry at the Bainbridge terminal.

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Ferry group finds that BI route remains outlier in reliability

Systemwide, Washington State Ferries showed a strong performance in 2025 — but given what ferry advocates on its…

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Cares of WA connects those with disabilities to job opportunities

Cares of Washington is helping residents with disabilities find meaningful employment while celebrating 45 years of community service.

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Parks ‘level of service’ performing well, still room for improvement

As Bainbridge Island’s park district decides what to focus on in the next 25 years, an assessment of…

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Kitsap, BI and more join lawsuit against Trump for STO grant

A paved, mostly flat path connecting Western Washington may be intended for everyone’s use, but it could cost…

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The Turkey Trot was recently held to support Helpline House.

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Helpline House aims to bolster inventory following funding from city

Following the Bainbridge Island City Council’s recent approval of $30,000 in emergency funding from the governing body’s contingency…

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KT approves updated compensation for non-represented employees

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners approved a survey that impacts the compensation non-represented employees receive as part…

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Paving took place last week on Madison Avenue and Foster Road following the installation of the Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) vaults.

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BIPD reaccredited

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Historic Preservation Commission will be revived, reduced

The city of Bainbridge Island’s Historic Preservation Commission, which has been vacant for a year and seven months,…

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Outgoing BI councilmember hopes to stay engaged with community

Bainbridge Island City Councilmember and deputy mayor Jon Quitslund will be retiring from public service at the end…

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BI updates list of home-compostable to-go containers

The Bainbridge Island City Council updated its list of restaurant takeout containers that must be home-compostable at its…

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A roundabout is in the works at Highway 305 and High School Road.

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BI approves $25K for Hwy 305/High School Road roundabout planning

The Bainbridge Island City Council conditionally approved funding for a design charette for the future Highway 305 and…

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The proposed site plan of the stage at Waterfront Park.

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BI Council rejects proposal for new stage at Waterfront Park

The Bainbridge Island City Council rejected a proposed grant application that would fund construction of a new permanent…

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Shana Wadsworth Ramirez, Suyematsu Farms manager, holds a banana squash.

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BI coalition to take over management of Suyematsu Farms

Improvements and programming at Suyematsu Farms, a culturally valuable property in the center of Bainbridge Island that encapsulates…