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John L. Strachan’s remains will be among the passengers aboard the Serenity Flight in April 2025.

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Bremerton resident to be honored with memorial spaceflight

A Bremerton woman is honoring her late husband’s life by sending him on a final, celestial journey before…

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Visitors to beaches like Fay Bainbridge are advised not to try to clean up creosote debris as it’s toxic.

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Over 10 tons of creosote removed from two BI beaches

Two of Bainbridge’s most popular beaches received a serious New Year’s cleaning after work crews removed 11 tons…

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All five Kitsap Transit ferry routes carried more riders than they did in 2023.

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KT ferries carry record 1.22 million riders in ‘24

Kitsap Transit’s passenger-only ferries carried a record 1.22 million riders in 2024, 12% more than the previous year.

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People gather at Sakai Park to wake up Pia the Peaceful troll Aug. 19.

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Supreme Court shuts book on BI park litigation

The saga of litigation at the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District has finally ended, and it…

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Obituaries

Linda Nan Bowie Jordan

January 22, 1942 – January 14, 2025

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EVs, stormwater key topics at Tuesday’s BI meeting

Supporters of electric vehicles will get a charge out of Bainbridge Island’s newest laws on the topic.

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Las Vegas developer acquires Kitsap Mall for $25 million

Rhino Investments Group, a Las Vegas-based commercial real estate firm, announced Jan. 20 its acquisition of Kitsap Mall…

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Bridge delays

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‘Fix Our Ferries’ town halls return

The doors to the 2025 legislative session opened Jan. 13, and Kitsap County state Rep. Greg Nance of…

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The revamped office building at Strawberry Hill Park.

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Bainbridge Island briefs

New park office

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New system connects folks to multiple services

With so many shortages regarding health care in Kitsap County, it can be a chore finding the services…

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Bigger BISD deficit means staff reductions

The Bainbridge Island School District announced Jan. 22 that it must cut its already hamstrung budget by up…

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U.S. District Court Judge Richard A. Jones, Quincy’s brother, pictured among Mayor Greg Wheeler and others for the groundbreaking of Quincy Square in Bremerton Jan. 20.

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Bremerton breaks ground on Quincy Square

Good-sized crowd also turns out at fairgrounds