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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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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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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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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…
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BISD testing for lead in drinking water
The Bainbridge Island School District has a new plan to address lead in its drinking fountains and sinks…
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KCD’s new AgWeather System tower tracks real-time conditions
While rural areas around the nation reckon with federal cuts to weather information systems, Kitsap residents will see…
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Kitsap Transit approves 2026 operating budget
The Kitsap Transit board of commissioners approved the 2026 operating budget as part of its Nov. 4 meeting,…
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BI moves ahead with non-motorized improvement project slated for 2027
The Bainbridge Island City Council approved the city manager to execute a professional services agreement for design and…
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Birkenfeld trust making impact on Kitsap organizations years later
He passed away 20 years ago, but his impact on Kitsap County continues to be felt today.
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Most of BI’s infrastructure is not ADA-compliant, report finds
The plan to improve public accessibility of Bainbridge Island’s streets, buildings and parks will be either accepted or…
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BI Council agrees to hard Comp Plan deadline of June 2026
At its Nov. 12 meeting, the Bainbridge Island City Council voted 6-1 to adopt consultant Joe Tovar’s suggestions…
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New restaurant with unique concept replaces Seabird in Winslow
Chef and owner Brendan McGill of the Hitchcock Restaurant Group recently opened a new establishment called Kingfisher in…