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About one-third of the Town Hall meeting attendees wore red to show support for public education.

News

Popular BISD programs could be key to more state funding

Nontraditional education options may be the key to more state funding for school districts, but whether the state…

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Christina Woolf holds a newt egg mass, with peppercorn-sized eggs suspended in a clear protective jelly.

Life

BI nonprofits conduct first amphibian surveys in Kitsap

This spring, there’s a different kind of egg hunt happening on Bainbridge Island — and anyone can join…

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New housing under construction on Bainbridge Island.

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Seniors can face obstacles when planning for retirement

U.S Census estimates as of 2024, 26% of BI residents are age 65 or older

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Kitsap County’s Department of Emergency Management’s new emergency operations center is located near Bremerton National Airport. During a local disaster the center will be the headquarters for government and service providers to brainstorm and devise a coordinated effort to deal with the emergency.

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Kitsap County opens new EOC near Bremerton airport

Imagine that in July, a heat wave strikes Kitsap County and temperatures soar to over 100 degrees for…

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During peak breeding season in spring and summer, calls about kittens and growing colonies surge. Community cats cluster in areas where food and shelter are available.

News

Trap-Neuter-Return program controls cat population

In Kitsap County, an increase of cats roaming neighborhoods, alleyways and business districts contributes to overpopulation that can…

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The pedestrian entrance to the Islander Residents Association, a mobile home park in downtown Winslow.

News

BI approves purchase of 2 mobile park homes for emergency responders

Three agenda items discussed at the Bainbridge Island City Council meeting March 11 encapsulated the roadblocks, strengths and…

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A T-shirt from the symposium and several fidget toys and refreshments were available at the event.

News

Teaching students with autism, ADHD starts with play

There’s more than one way to follow the stepping stones of progress, and kids of all abilities can…

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A Bainbridge swimmer competes at the Ray Williamson Pool.

News

Ray Williamson Pool may reopen for fall and winter

Renovations at the Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center are underway, and going well, facilities maintenance manager Mike Omans said…

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Students process into BHS Memorial Field for commencement at a recent graduation.
Seniors walking toward BHS Stadium for the graduation ceremony.

News

BI seniors to pay for some graduation costs

As officials at the Bainbridge Island School District seek to cut costs, some fees will shift to families.

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Washington State Ferries will be restored to full-service by summer.

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WSF ferry service to be fully restored by summer

Bremerton-Seattle route will be back to two-boat service

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Rep. Greg Nance, D-Bainbridge, answers a question during a town hall meeting in Bremerton.

News

Lawmakers propose $50 million for passenger ferries

Missed doctor appointments. Hours-long delays. Students unable to get to school. Those are just a few of the…

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News

Traffic impact fees reduced for small BI businesses

A major hurdle for new businesses just got removed by the Bainbridge Island City Council.

Opinion

It was insensitive of us to run Flowers column

In the Feb. 28 edition of the Bainbridge Island Review, we published a political cartoon alongside a guest…