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Hilltop Meadow

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Hilltop Meadow could be next spot for controlled burn on BI

A coalition of public agencies and nonprofit organizations have teamed up to bring prescribed burns to more natural…

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Left to right: Leo DiCesaris, who won first place in the Innovative Category; Will Grant, who won the Premio Follie Lifetime Achievement Award; and Anthony Ludovici-DeBridgida, who won first place in the Focaccia competition at the Pizza World Cup in Rome, Italy.

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Kitsap pizza maker wins prestigious award at Italy’s World Cup

Will Grant is the first American to receive the honor

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The new Winslow Water Tank, featuring art of evergreen trees.

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Water conservation best way to protect aquifer, peer review says

No river runs perfectly straight; there’s no straightforward answer to groundwater management on Bainbridge Island, per a peer…

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Robert Drury, newly appointed Bainbridge Island school board director for District 2, with superintendent Amii Thompson.

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Retired psychologist appointed to Bainbridge Island school board

The Bainbridge Island School District appointed Robert Drury as board director of District 2 Oct. 23, replacing Erika…

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Vessel shortage could lead to service disruption on fast ferry routes

Due to a shortage of spare vessels, Kitsap Transit fast ferry riders may experience more trip cancellations in…

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Kitsap Transit is offering free services for federal employees starting Oct. 24 through the duration of the government shutdown.

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Kitsap rallies to support those impacted by government shutdown

Kitsap Transit offering free services for federal employees

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Bainbridge Island briefs

Book exchange

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Kitsap approves recommendations for mental health tax funding

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution approving funding recommendations totaling $7.4 million, presented by the…

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KPHD board considering environmental health fee changes for 2026

Kitsap Public Health District is seeking public comments on proposed updates to its environmental health fee schedule for…

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BISD students investigate the process of growing strawberries.

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Farm to School program at BISD to continue to grow

Bainbridge Island School District leaders heard an update from its Farm to School program at the school board…

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A composite image of four of the six pre-approved ADU designs.

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BI approves ordinance to expedite ADU process, loosen requirements

Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit on Bainbridge Island? It’s now almost as easy as “add water and stir.”

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Bainbridge Island Municipal Court judge Thomas Alpaugh.

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BI Council reappoints Alpaugh as municipal court judge

The Bainbridge Island City Council voted unanimously at its Oct. 14 meeting to reappoint Thomas Alpaugh as municipal…

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A Bainbridge swimmer competes at the Ray Williamson Pool.

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Ray Williamson Pool renovation drains parks budget

An incoming La Niña year spells a stormy winter for the Pacific Northwest — and the 2026 budget…