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Line-cutting traffic cameras on Highway 305.

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BI determines cameras not effective in curbing ferry line cutting

The city of Bainbridge Island has determined, following a proof of concept which ran from late-May to late-September,…

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BIFD moving ahead with strategic planning efforts

The Bainbridge Island Board of Fire Commissioners discussed ongoing updates to strategic planning efforts as part of both…

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Bainbridge Island City Hall

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Consultant says BI must kick Comp Plan into high gear

The city consultant’s review has arrived, and the verdict is firm: Bainbridge Island is behind the curve, and…

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The ‘Cairdeas’ was successfully removed from Sinclair Inlet and shipped to Port Townsend.

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Kitsap seeks improvements in removing derelict vessels

Following two separate incidents of sunken derelict vessels in one month, cities along waterways in Kitsap are asking…

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BI library closed through Nov. 29 due to solar panel installation

Kitsap Regional Library’s Bainbridge Island branch, including curbside service, will be closed through Nov. 29 due to the…

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Kitsap Best of the Best voting live through Nov. 9

It’s time again to vote for Kitsap Best of the Best!

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A volunteer sorts carrots during a delivery to Helpline House.

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BI approves $30K in emergency funding to support Helpline House

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved an emergency funding request brought forward by Councilmember Joe Deets at its…

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Governor directs $2.2 million per week to state food banks

On Oct. 28, Gov. Bob Ferguson directed nearly $2.2 million per week to provide additional support to Washington’s…

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BI Council discusses proposed updates to Ethics Board

The Bainbridge Island City Council discussed proposed changes to the city’s Ethics Board as part of their Oct.…

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Dr. Herbie Duber, KPHD interim health officer.

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KPHD interim health officer supports water fluoridation at low levels

Fluoridation of public water is a “hot topic,” Dr. Herbie Duber, the interim-health officer at Kitsap Public Health…

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Slot machines are the preferred game of problem gamblers seen by counselor Tom Axtelle.

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Expert discusses effects of gambling addiction and how to treat it

In order to gamble, it used to be that one had to travel to the neon-lit city of…