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Jeff Niten (left) and John Mauro (right) are the finalists for the next Bainbridge Island city manager.

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Community hears from city manager finalists at public meet-and-greet

A meet-and-greet that included a question-and-answer session was held at Bainbridge Island City Hall June 17 for the…

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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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MEBA union members held a press conference at Colman Dock in Seattle June 17 to express concerns over high overtime rates and wage disparities.

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WSF engine room workers concerned over high OT rates, pay disparity

On June 17, the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, the union representing roughly 400 Washington State Ferries’ engine room…

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Eagle Harbor Book Company hosted author Amba Gale and community members June 11 for a live launch of her new book ‘The Heart of Sacred Listening: Transform Your Relationship, Your Work, and Your Life.’

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BI author’s new book says listening key in era of social fragmentation

Burnout. Fatigue. Social Fragmentation. Loneliness. Political polarization. Disconnection. Those are all terms often read on social media pages,…

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State grant provides free KT bus, foot ferry service for OC students

Starts in 2026-27 school year

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Former BIFD volunteer Jim Dow, who served with Nolta for 32 years, speaks at the ceremony June 11.

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Street dedication ceremony honors longtime volunteer firefighter

On June 11, the Bainbridge Island Fire Department held a street dedication ceremony on Nolta Loop, named after…

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Bainbridge Island City Hall

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Two finalists announced for BI city manager

Selection to be made later this summer

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Stage one outdoor burn ban in Kitsap goes into effect June 22

A stage one outdoor burn ban goes into effect at 8 a.m. June 22 in Kitsap County, the…

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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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‘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…