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Grand Forest trail system.

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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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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…

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The Washington State Capitol in Olympia.

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BI Council names city’s top priorities for 2026 legislature

City of Bainbridge Island leaders have chosen three main priorities for this legislative session, but as the state…

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Andrew Tsoming has been named Bainbridge Island’s new city attorney.

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BI appoints new city attorney following Haney’s retirement

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved the hiring of a new city attorney with Seattle-based law firm Ogden…

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A curb demonstrating ADA compliance on Bainbridge Island.

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BI adopts ADA plan, $3.6 million in fixes to start

The Bainbridge Island City Council adopted, via consent agenda, a citywide transition plan at its Dec. 9 meeting…

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Utility rate discounts for low-income BI residents start in January

The Bainbridge Island City Council adopted an expansion to its discounted utility rate schedule at its Dec. 9…

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King tide walk attendees stroll along the Waterfront Trail Dec. 8, next to an unusually high water level.

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BI groups hold walk and talk to discuss king tide effects

A host of Bainbridge environmental organizations led a walk along the Eagle Harbor waterfront Dec. 8 to view…

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale has opened a new 74-bed patient tower.

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New 74-bed patient tower opens at St. Michael Medical Center

St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale has opened a new 74-bed patient tower, which aims to provide additional…