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A rendering of the affordable housing project.

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New affordable housing development breaks ground near Winslow

Nonprofit Housing Resources Bainbridge broke ground on its first development in almost 10 years Aug. 6: a new…

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Acrylic on canvas by Adam Smith.

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25th BI Summer Studio Tour features new, returning artists

Event runs Aug. 8-10 at various locations

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Kitsap Humane Society at capacity, urgently seeking fosters

The Kitsap Humane Society is once again operating at full capacity, and then some, with every dog kennel…

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Library levy passes, candidate races narrowed following primary

Initial results have come in for Kitsap County races in the Aug. 5 primary election, and there were…

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The 4th annual Putt-Putt Clash event took place at Coppertop Park July 26.

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4th annual Putt-Putt Clash a hole-in-one for BI

Where can you play “Mad Max”-style pinball, race to catch a ferry, and explore the depths of the…

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BISD approves to put supplemental levy on Nov. ballot

A new state law could accelerate the Bainbridge Island School District’s financial recovery, but it will be up…

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An excavator wields a large boulder while digging up the roadway at the project site.

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First responders, citizens critical of Eagle Harbor Drive closure

Bainbridge Island’s Public Works department shut down about 1,500 feet of Eagle Harbor Drive NE for around two…

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The estuarine habitat at the mouth of Manzanita Creek, where it flows into Little Manzanita Bay.

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Over $10 million in state grants awarded to Kitsap natural spaces

Environmental and outdoor recreation groups in Kitsap County received over $10 million in grants and sponsor matches from…

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BICCC has a wide open field for students to play in.

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New outdoor preschool on BI to open this fall

A new preschool will open this fall on Bainbridge Island, which aims to introduce students to the classic…

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A volunteer sorts carrots during a delivery to Helpline House.

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Local orgs in Kitsap step up in wake of food assistance cuts

Food banks in Kitsap County may have a lifeline, despite decimating federal cuts to food assistance programs.

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The top of the radio tower at Strawberry Hill Park.

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BI Parks begins retrofitting radio tower for emergency use

An earthquake, fire or storm can shake the firmaments and create chaos, but if the park district and…

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(left to right) Bainbridge Arts & Crafts sales manager Terri Bryant, incoming executive director Jennifer Albrecht and BAC board president Ellin Spenser.

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Months after nearly shuttering, BAC hires new executive director

Seven months after the oldest arts nonprofit on Bainbridge Island nearly closed its doors for good, the organization…

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Dr. Gib Morrow has announced his resignation as health officer of the Kitsap Public Health District.

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Morrow to resign as KPHD health officer

Kitsap Public Health District health officer Dr. Gib Morrow recently announced his resignation and anticipates serving through the…