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BI Council discusses solid waste management, may review laws

After a request by Councilmember Joe Deets in early July, the Bainbridge Island City Council heard a presentation…

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The Kitsap Mural Finder Map, created by Reama Bubblez of Spread Supplies, helps users explore public murals across the county.

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Online mural map a database of local art in Kitsap

When Reama Bubblez began documenting Bremerton’s murals, she never expected it would grow into a community-driven map spanning…

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BARN volunteer David Grant (left) and Bainbridge Island library boardmembers Jim McKeever (center) and Kip Bankart (right) stand next to the newly constructed library sign.

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BARN volunteers help construct new library sign

For many years, Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library has posted dates and times of upcoming book sales…

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KT board receives updates on proposed ferry routes, Seattle terminal

Kitsap Transit’s board received updates on a passenger-only ferry study and the Seattle fast ferry terminal, and approved…

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A rescue boat seen from the ferry car deck.

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Ferry crew reflects on rescuing stranded canoeists

On the evening of June 13, the M/V Walla Walla crew received a call from the U.S. Coast…

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Former nurse Julie Harper (center) reads a poem she wrote titled ‘Labor Room Walls’ at an event honoring the 25th anniversary of St. Michael Medical Center’s Family Birth Center July 8.

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St. Michael’s Family Birth Center celebrates 25 years, 45,000 births

Long before sunrise and well past midnight, the Family Birth Center at St. Michael Medical Center has been…

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The top of the radio tower at Strawberry Hill Park.

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BI Parks begins retrofitting radio tower for emergency use

An earthquake, fire or storm can shake the firmaments and create chaos, but if the park district and…

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Rendering of the proposed affordable housing project at 625 Winslow Way E.

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BI council explores direction for low-income housing in Winslow

The Bainbridge Island City Council reviewed a presentation about the future affordable housing development at the site of…

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(left to right) Bainbridge Arts & Crafts sales manager Terri Bryant, incoming executive director Jennifer Albrecht and BAC board president Ellin Spenser.

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Months after nearly shuttering, BAC hires new executive director

Seven months after the oldest arts nonprofit on Bainbridge Island nearly closed its doors for good, the organization…

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Total ban on outdoor burning in Kitsap to begin Friday

The Kitsap County Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the Kitsap County Fire Chiefs’ Association, announced that a phase…

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Dr. Gib Morrow has announced his resignation as health officer of the Kitsap Public Health District.

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Morrow to resign as KPHD health officer

Kitsap Public Health District health officer Dr. Gib Morrow recently announced his resignation and anticipates serving through the…

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Shellfish harvesting closed for east shoreline of Kitsap

KPHD reports high levels of PSP

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Man sprays bear mace on man, 2 kids; bail $450K

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