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Fans cheer on the USA’s opening World Cup win over Paraguay June 12 at Quincy Square’s Fan Zone in Bremerton.

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Fans enjoy USA’s World Cup win at Quincy Square’s first watch party

Bremerton’s Quincy Square hosted its first FIFA World Cup Fan Zone watch party June 12, where a crowd…

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Nominations begin for Best of Bainbridge Island

It’s time to nominate your favorite people, businesses, organizations, and local places online for the Best of Bainbridge…

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‘AlphaJack’ by Mark Brody.

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5 pieces of art chosen for this year’s ‘Something New’ rotation

They will be installed around Winslow this summer

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Bainbridge High School

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6 positions cut in BISD’s Technology Department

At its June 9 meeting, the Bainbridge Island School District board of directors approved a reduction in force…

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Don Roose and his daughter, Morgan Rohrbach.

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Bainbridge Senior Living founder passes away at 85

Bainbridge Senior Living founder Don Roose passed away May 28 at the age of 85 due to complications…

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The Kitsap County Administration Building and Courthouse.

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Preliminary AI policy reviewed by Kitsap County Commissioners

In late May, the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners reviewed a preliminary policy regarding the use of artificial…

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Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese.

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Sheriff Gese, 4 KCSO leadership members resigning June 26

Process underway to appoint interim sheriff

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MCS head of school Meghan Kane Skotheim, who is retiring after 32 years, receives hugs from students during a ceremonial picnic June 5.

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Leader of Montessori Country School retiring after 32 years

After 32 years at Montessori Country School, Meghan Kane Skotheim is retiring as head of school. She will…

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The new Helpline House facility on Knechtel Way has been completed.

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Helpline House to open new expanded facility June 8

Helpline House will open the doors to its new home June 8 at 282 Knechtel Way NE (the…

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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VMFH appoints Melton as Puget Sound Market president

He will remain SMMC president until a replacement is named

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The damage from the fire at a YWCA shelter in Bremerton displaced multiple families.

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BI contributes $25K to YWCA shelter that recently experienced fire

At its May 26 regular business meeting, the Bainbridge Island City Council authorized a one-time contribution of $25,000…

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2,000 paper cranes were folded and put on display in the month of May as part of the third annual Asian Arts & Heritage Festival.

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2,000 paper cranes folded for peace as part of AA&H Festival

The third annual Asian Arts & Heritage Festival lasted throughout May, with more than 30 cultural experiences that…

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The Bainbridge Spartans celebrate in the locker room after winning their first state title in boys soccer since 2013 May 30 at Federal Way Memorial Stadium.

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Undefeated Bainbridge wins state title in thrilling shootout

The undefeated No. 1-seed Bainbridge Spartans (26-0) secured their first boys soccer championship since 2013, beating the No.…