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The nests in the rookery, as seen from below in 2024. About 30 nests make up the colony.

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BI Land Trust moves to protect heron nest colony

An iconic wildlife feature of Bainbridge Island with an uncertain future may be saved from the great blue…

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The new Peace Pole on Bainbridge Island drew a crowd of residents, community leaders and local officials.

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Kitsap’s 1st international Peace Pole planted on BI

One of Bainbridge Island’s busiest intersections will have a new message for travelers: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.”

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Swim lessons are conducted in the Don Nakata Pool at the BI Aquatic Center.

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BI pool to close for renovations for 18 months

Groups to have hours reduced in Nakata pool

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BISD to decide staff reductions by spring

The Bainbridge Island School District announced the dates that its budget-mandated reduction in force will take effect at…

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The snow didn’t keep everyone inside. Some BI residents hopped on their bikes as usual.

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Weather conditions improve in Kitsap, delayed start for most schools

Snowfall and icy roads Feb. 3-6 caused school districts and government offices across Kitsap County to close.

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Harry Anderson’s sailboat Phywave in some of the beautiful waters on his voyage.

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BI man’s boat adventure to all 7 continents

Harry Anderson of Bainbridge Island docked his 43-foot sailboat, Phywave, Jan. 29 in Fort Lauderdale, ending his sailing…

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Plan doesn’t slow flow of water concerns

Does housing project go far enough with ‘affordable’?

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John L. Strachan’s remains will be among the passengers aboard the Serenity Flight in April 2025.

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Bremerton resident to be honored with memorial spaceflight

A Bremerton woman is honoring her late husband’s life by sending him on a final, celestial journey before…

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All five Kitsap Transit ferry routes carried more riders than they did in 2023.

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KT ferries carry record 1.22 million riders in ‘24

Kitsap Transit’s passenger-only ferries carried a record 1.22 million riders in 2024, 12% more than the previous year.

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Kitsap Mall

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Las Vegas developer acquires Kitsap Mall for $25 million

Rhino Investments Group, a Las Vegas-based commercial real estate firm, announced Jan. 20 its acquisition of Kitsap Mall…

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Bigger BISD deficit means staff reductions

The Bainbridge Island School District announced Jan. 22 that it must cut its already hamstrung budget by up…

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Youth marched together, bundled up against the chilly day.

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Record attendance for Bainbridge Youth March for Peace

The annual Bainbridge Island Youth March For Peace saw record attendance on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan.…

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On cue, Groundwater Management Plan on agenda

Winslow Way affordable housing, street funding, too