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Chris Wierzbicki holds the American Public Works Association (APWA) accreditation award that the city received.

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COBI Public Works director takes new job with Sound Transit

City of Bainbridge Island Public Works director Chris Wierzbicki’s last day will be May 1 as he has…

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Community members attended a meeting April 13 at the Silverdale Kitsap Regional Library branch to discuss the upcoming pediatric rehabilitation clinic closure at St. Michael Medical Center.

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Despite community concern, St. Michael’s holds firm on clinic closure

Roughly 30 people filed into the Silverdale Kitsap Regional Library branch April 13 to discuss concerns and impacts…

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A Bainbridge High School swimmer competes at the Ray Williamson Pool.

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Phase 2 of Ray Williamson Pool upgrades to begin in May

The Ray Williamson Pool rehabilitation project is finally coming together as phase 2 begins this spring.

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Spartan midfielder Elias Dugan pursues the ball, along with Vikings Nolan Bond and Spencer Nelson, in a 2-0 Bainbridge win over North Kitsap April 14 in Poulsbo.

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Bainbridge edges NK with 2nd half goals, stays atop league standings

The Bainbridge Spartans (7-0, 6-0 in Olympic League) got a little bit of revenge for last year’s loss…

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The Planned Parenthood sign in Bremerton.

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New state funding approved for Planned Parenthood

On March 25, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed SB 6182 into law, which aims to provide funding for abortion…

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The Little Beef Creek estuary near Seabeck.

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Family with BI roots donates land to conserve Seabeck estuary

Great Peninsula Conservancy recently announced the protection of the entire Little Beef Creek estuary near Seabeck, fulfilling one…

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Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra and Bainbridge Chorale came together for a performance April 10-12 after nine years apart.

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BI symphony, chorale reunite for performance after long layoff

The Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra joined forces with Bainbridge Chorale for a French concert April 10-12 for the first…

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Dogs that were rescued from the hoarding situation are now available for adoption.

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Dogs taken from hoarding situation up for adoption at KHS

Nearly three weeks after Kitsap Humane Society and the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hoarding situation…

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Bainbridge High School

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BISD facilities director discusses potential bond projects

Levies are for learning, and bonds are for building — and the time may have come to begin…

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2026 Kitsap Outstanding Educators: (left to right) Stephanie Bennett, Sean Eaton, Honora Gerbeck, Lianne Ling, Dorothy Webb, Skadi Green, Joy Heinze, Jenny Sage-Degnin, Jacob Ooley, Shana Chin, Ilene Bothwell, Alyssa Quinlivan, Margaret Nerison, Lauren Moon, Mary Van Eaton, and Shelby-Real-Dunlap.

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Kitsap educators honored as ‘outstanding’ at awards ceremony

Cheers, laughter, hugs, and flowers greeted 15 Kitsap County educators recognized as “Outstanding” at an awards ceremony and…

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Parent Katie Osantowski speaks as part of public comment at the health district board’s April 7 meeting.

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KPHD board, community show concern over planned SMMC clinic closure

The Kitsap Public Health District Board received a presentation by St. Michael Medical Center staff April 7 regarding…

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The pod of orcas was originally unidentified and assumed to be coming from Alaska.

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Orca sightings span across Kitsap waters

In the past few weeks, you may have seen fellow Bainbridge Islanders driving with binoculars in hand, running…

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The proposed design concept of the roundabout at Highway 305 and High School Road.

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WSDOT working toward final design of 305/High School Rd roundabout

The Bainbridge Island City Council received an update March 31 about the predesign work for the proposed High…