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BI parks district staff form first-ever union
About 72% of parks services staff at the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District have officially voted…
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High hopes ahead as BHS track season gets underway
The Bainbridge High School track and field team enters the 2026 season with more than 100 athletes on…
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BIPD reports increase of bike thefts around the island
In a Feb. 2 incident, Bainbridge Island resident Marina Rich’s 14-year-old son’s E-bike was stolen from the Bike…
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The lasting impact of Paul Brainerd’s dedicated work
Former tech entrepreneur Paul Brainerd was best known for his role in bringing computers to the public, but…
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USS Nimitz departs Bremerton for last time, heads for decommissioning
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departed Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton for the last time…
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BISD could issue tax ‘refund’ for island residents
Taxpayers on Bainbridge Island could receive a $1.3 million break as soon as June 1 — though not…
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Kitsap 911 working to fill dispatcher vacancies
Kitsap 911, the agency that handles 911 services in Kitsap County, is working to fill six dispatcher positions.
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New program aims to help BI residents, businesses transition to solar
The City of Bainbridge Island, in partnership with nonprofit Olympia Community Solar, has launched Solarize Bainbridge Island, a…
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Olympic College narrows president search to four finalists
Olympic College announced March 3 that it has narrowed its search down to four finalists for consideration as…
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Schroer to serve as interim city manager while search continues
The Bainbridge Island City Council approved at its Feb. 24 meeting to have deputy city manager Ellen Schroer…
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BISD close to fixing all elevated lead levels in water outlets
Four schools at the Bainbridge Island School District still have elevated lead levels, but two are completely lead-free,…
Sports
Spartans come up short in opening round of state
The Spartans’ season ended in disappointment, as No. 10 seed Bainbridge lost in blowout fashion to No. 15…
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Charnas to retire as COBI planning director May 1
City of Bainbridge Island planning director Patricia “Patty” Charnas announced she will be retiring May 1 after about…