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BISD to address chronic absenteeism, lose programs

Major problems like staff and program reductions, along with absenteeism, were discussed at the Bainbridge Island School District…

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Traffic impact fees reduced for small BI businesses

A major hurdle for new businesses just got removed by the Bainbridge Island City Council.

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Environmental groups launch campaign to buy BISD parkland

Two of Bainbridge Island’s conservation nonprofits have officially launched a fundraising campaign to purchase a segment of the…

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Framing goes up on an affordable housing development on Madison Avenue.

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Infill development on BI could pave way for affordability

Bainbridge’s housing market is missing teeth, but affordable construction could fill those gaps, developers say.

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Winter cancellations lead to BI park refunds, reschedules

Winter weather recently has caused some cancellations at the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks & Recreation District.

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Kitsap looking for community input on 5-year homeless plan

Think you can solve homelessness? Give the county a call.

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WSF plans terminal upgrades, service improvements in Kitsap

Washington State Ferries is making major infrastructure upgrades in Kitsap County at the Southworth ferry terminal and working…

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Pickleball players compete during the 2024 Founders Tournament on Bainbridge Island.

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Pickleball could appear on U.S. quarters, with enough votes

Pickleball could be one of 20 youth sports featured on American quarters starting in 2027, if it earns…

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Making experience special helping Kitsap movie theaters survive

There is nothing like settling into a comfy seat at the movie theater with a bucket of popcorn…

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Local man takes over as Kitsap News Group editor

Following the upcoming retirement of longtime editor Steve Powell in April, Tyler Shuey will be promoted to editor…

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‘Rambler’ scholarship open for young Kitsap music artists

Young music artists in Kitsap County have a chance to “ramble on” this summer.

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BI Parks looking into possible sword fern die-off at Ford Ward

An ailing “ubiquitous” plant on Bainbridge Island may be the city’s first-recorded instance of a mysterious disease.