Opinion
On the rebound when it comes to March Madness bracket
I could have become a professional basketball player if not for my inability to score baskets.
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Price gouging for renters in state needs to stop
Like many, we imagined spending our retired years in relative peace and stability. We moved to Washington state…
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Confusing left turns – too many choices
Q: I drive through an intersection, almost daily, that has two left-turn lanes, while the cross-street they turn…
Opinion
Student teaching process needs major improvements
The state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction reported that in 2024 only 50.3% of K-12 students were…
Opinion
A win for our community: protecting the Grand Forest East parcel
For over three decades, the people of Bainbridge Island have worked tirelessly to protect the natural beauty and…
Opinion
Nightlife entertainment harder to come by post-pandemic
An old friend of mine who worked in the publishing business told a story of the charmingly old…
Opinion
Don’t stop cleanup at BI’s Superfund site
In December, I rode the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge. I thought about the bigger picture of the…
Opinion
Your family needs an emergency communications plan
One of the best things you can do to prepare your family for a disaster is to create…
Opinion
BI documents need a lot more work
The city of Bainbridge Island is updating its Comprehensive Plan. As part of that process, COBI’s Planning Department…
Opinion
Upcoming Bremerton Marathon a great option for locals
When Kitsap County runners look for marathon races to compete in, the choices they find usually require a…
Opinion
Understanding the difference between sadness and clinical depression
ASK BYS: I don’t know if I’m just being dramatic, but I’ve kind of been feeling off for…