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Christine Motokane pictured with her book ” The Revolving Door: The Story of Disability Support.”

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Author with autism to discuss her books, journey in Silverdale April 5

Diagnosed with autism at age 4 1/2, 33-year-old Christine Motokane has spent her life breaking barriers as an…

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BHS graduate appointed to BISD school board

Bainbridge Island School District announced March 25 the appointment of Jill Anderson as school board director for District…

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Wildfire mitigation report shows 27 vegetation fires on BI last year

The Bainbridge Island City Council discussed a report at its March 18 meeting on wildfire risk mitigation by…

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Kitsap County’s Department of Emergency Management’s new emergency operations center is located near Bremerton National Airport. During a local disaster the center will be the headquarters for government and service providers to brainstorm and devise a coordinated effort to deal with the emergency.

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Kitsap County opens new EOC near Bremerton airport

Imagine that in July, a heat wave strikes Kitsap County and temperatures soar to over 100 degrees for…

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During peak breeding season in spring and summer, calls about kittens and growing colonies surge. Community cats cluster in areas where food and shelter are available.

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Trap-Neuter-Return program controls cat population

In Kitsap County, an increase of cats roaming neighborhoods, alleyways and business districts contributes to overpopulation that can…

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The pirate ship sits in water at Fay Bainbridge Park.

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Water conservation group calls for more public input on BI

A new group on Bainbridge Island has begun hosting public information sessions about the city’s plans for growth,…

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Shots fired near Kitsap Mall leads to arrest of two teenagers

Two juveniles are in custody after allegedly shooting at a man and his son near the parking lot…

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State’s inaccurate funding model hurts BI

Tell lawmakers how you feel at BHS March 22

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The pedestrian entrance to the Islander Residents Association, a mobile home park in downtown Winslow.

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BI approves purchase of 2 mobile park homes for emergency responders

Three agenda items discussed at the Bainbridge Island City Council meeting March 11 encapsulated the roadblocks, strengths and…

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Shield Law for healthcare workers, patients gaining support

As reproductive health access becomes increasingly restricted across the country, expanding Washington’s law that protects patients and healthcare…

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BI to host 2nd anti-racism bystander training

The city of Bainbridge Island will host a free anti-racism bystander training course March 29.

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BI honored for being bicycle friendly

Bainbridge Island highlighted its recent Bronze Award from the League of American Bicyclists at its March 11 City…

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BI Japanese American Exclusion Memorial commemoration March 30

A commemoration for the 83rd anniversary of the forced removal of Japanese Americans from Bainbridge Island will occur…