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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.…

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The Bainbridge Spartans celebrate after Tenzing Dikman’s walk-off RBI to seal the state championship in a 1-0 win over Tumwater May 30 at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham.

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Dominant pitching helps Spartans repeat as state baseball champs

The return of Senior McCrea Curfman couldn’t have been more timely for the Bainbridge Spartan baseball team.

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Mana Voss of Central Kitsap reacts after winning the state title in the 3A boys 1600 meter event at Mount Tahoma High School.

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Kitsap athletes claim state track and field titles

The 4A/3A/2A Washington State Track and Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma (May 28–30) delivered…

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Cindy Townson, of Seabeck, (right) picks up pet food for her dogs, ‘Roxy’ and ‘Duke.’

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KHS pet food pantry critical during tough economic times

During the current challenging economic times, an increasing number of pet owners - unable to afford food for…

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The Classic Car Cruise-In occurs on the last Tuesday of every month from May to August.

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Annual Classic Car Cruise-In is back for the summer

The Bainbridge Island Classic Car Cruise-In is officially back for the warm weather season, with its first gathering…

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Riley cleans and preserves headstones across the island.

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Local helps preserve history of those buried at BI cemeteries

Ashley Riley has made an impact on her community just a few years after moving to Bainbridge Island…

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The first community bike ride on Bainbridge Island was held May 21.

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New community bike rides on BI to have different routes each time

This spring’s first community bike ride took place May 21 on Bainbridge Island with about 10 people participating.

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Malatesta and her three sons at the award ceremony April 25.

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Bainbridge Islander wins state African American Achievement Award

Bainbridge Islander Chasity Malatesta recently received the 2026 Washington State African American Achievement Award for her work across…

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WSDOT crews install a new signal for ferry lane traffic.

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New ferry lane traffic signal added to 305/Winslow Way intersection

The state Department of Transportation wrapped up a roughly $19,000 project at the intersection of Highway 305 and…