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BI City Manager finalist withdraws from consideration
Bainbridge Island city manager finalist Jeff Niten has withdrawn from the recruitment process and has decided to remain…
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BI children’s center bucking the trend of staff turnover
First Years Children’s Center on Bainbridge Island reported they haven’t had to hire new staff in about a…
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Kitsap considering tax increase, staff layoffs to cut budget deficit
For the third time in recent weeks, Ryan Engdahl found herself sitting in a Kitsap County budget meeting,…
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A look at nursing shortages across Kitsap hospitals, schools
Nursing shortages are an ongoing problem in Washington State and beyond, with the pandemic in 2020 exacerbating long-standing…
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2 new BIFD apparatuses going into service in the coming weeks
The Bainbridge Island Fire Department is preparing to bring two new apparatuses into service in the coming weeks.
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Community hears from city manager finalists at public meet-and-greet
A meet-and-greet that included a question-and-answer session was held at Bainbridge Island City Hall June 17 for the…
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WSF engine room workers concerned over high OT rates, pay disparity
On June 17, the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, the union representing roughly 400 Washington State Ferries’ engine room…
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BI Council discusses infrastructure, land capacity analysis
The Bainbridge Island City Council discussed a potential analysis of infrastructure capacity and land capacity at full build-out…
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Street dedication ceremony honors longtime volunteer firefighter
On June 11, the Bainbridge Island Fire Department held a street dedication ceremony on Nolta Loop, named after…
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State grant provides free KT bus, foot ferry service for OC students
Starts in 2026-27 school year
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