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14 of the 43 homes in phase two of the project are for income-qualified households at or below 80% of the area median income.

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14 lots in phase 2 of Wintergreen Townhomes designated as affordable

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved a multi-family tax exemption contract with developer Central Highland Homes for phase…

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Deputy Breanna Emery and K-9 Ivy serve as the department’s new narcotics investigation team.

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New K-9 narcotics team certified for KCSO

Since mid-July, K-9 Ivy and her handler, Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy Breanna Emery, have hit the…

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Commuter Comforts is now located inside the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal.

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At Commuter Comforts, serving customers is all about timing

Since 1992, Commuter Comforts has been a staple at the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal, serving food and beverages…

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The Hudson River Eel Project began in 2008, with help from volunteers, students and interns such as Ford.

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Recent Eagle Harbor grad continues conservation work on East Coast

Eagle Harbor High School class of 2025 graduate Sebastian Ford made an impact in the Pacific Northwest before…

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Fallen tree branches hang on power lines on Locker Road near Garfield Avenue in South Kitsap in February of 2025.

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KPUD places public power authority measure on November ballot

The Kitsap Public Utility District Board of Commissioners voted July 28 to place a measure on the Nov.…

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T&C’s sign at its Bainbridge Island location.

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T&C outsourcing grocery delivery to Instacart; begins July 31

Additionally, grocery pickup options will be discontinued

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This year marked the 66th annual Rotary Auction & Rummage Sale put on by the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island.

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66th annual Rotary Auction & Rummage Sale sets fundraising record

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island reported a record-breaking fundraising total of $1,021,366.03 in just six hours July…

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Kitsap law enforcement agencies participate in an active shooter training at Ridgetop Middle School in July.

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Kitsap law enforcement participates in active shooter training

Kitsap County deputies rushed into a classroom at Silverdale’s Ridgetop Middle School to neutralize an active shooter in…

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The controlled burn will take place on 3.3 acres of Hilltop meadow this August to help with the long-term resilience of the area.

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Controlled burn to take place in August at Hilltop meadow

The Bainbridge Island Fire Department held a community open house July 23 at Prue’s House, a historic cabin,…

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Andrew (Andy) Maus has been named the new executive director of the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.

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Tacoma Art Museum executive director named new BIMA leader

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s board of directors announced the appointment of Andrew (Andy) Maus as the museum’s…

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Charles McCarty

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BIPD sergeant under investigation after arrest for alleged assault

He is on paid administrative leave

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The new mobile mammography clinic is planned to enter service this fall.

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New grant funding supports mobile mammography screening in Kitsap

This fall, Molina Healthcare of Washington and Peninsula Community Health Services are teaming up to offer the deployment…

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Expats Coworking’s new building is located at 350 Madison Avenue North.

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BI’s first co-working space moves to its own dedicated facility

Expats Coworking (also known as OfficeXpats), Bainbridge Island’s original co-working community, held an official ribbon-cutting July 20 for…