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All 1,977 new housing units can be in Winslow, planners say

Bainbridge Island residents outside Winslow who were reticent to new construction in neighborhood centers may have got their…

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Helpline House breaks ground for new facility

Helpline House recently broke ground for its new facility at 282 Knechtel Way NE.

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Impact fee calculation revised to meet legislative requirements

If you’re applying for a permit in Kitsap County on or after July 1, you’ll notice a change…

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COBI completes overhaul of permitting processes, wait times expedited

The city of Bainbridge Island’s Planning and Community Development Department has completed an overhaul of its permitting processes,…

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Brooke Borcherding with one of her paintings.

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BI to revisit transportation committee following further revisions

The Bainbridge Island City Council received a presentation on creating a non-motorized transportation advisory committee and approved purchase…

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BI City Council to review compostable takeout container law

The Bainbridge Island City Council may overhaul part of the city’s Waste Reduction ordinance at a future meeting,…

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Actors perform a version of Macbeth recently at Bloedel Reserve.

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BPA, Bloedel partner to put on own version of Macbeth

Last weekend, a crowd gathered in the meadow at Bloedel Nature Reserve just after closing for the opening…

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Florida-based group to build 3 hybrid-electric ferries for WSF

Gov. Bob Ferguson awarded a contract to Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group July 1 to build three new 160-vehicle…

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Best of BI voting live through July 13

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

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Breninh bonds with two dog daycare attendees.

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Ukrainians adrift in legal system following Trump orders

BI dog trainer shares her story

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The women’s restroom on the Kaleetan ferry.

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BI students campaign for menstrual products on ferries

Two eighth graders from Bainbridge Island’s Commodore Options School, Ruby Whitmire and Seraphina Berg, have begun a campaign…

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An emergency airlift from Bainbridge Island.

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Airlift service vital for transporting patients from BI to Harborview

In an emergency, local fire departments — including the Bainbridge Island Fire Department — partner with airlift operators…