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Kitsap 911 working on $40 million, multi-year radio system upgrades

Kitsap 911 is in the midst of completing a multi-year radio system upgrade to improve communications between emergency…

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BISD working on remedying high lead levels in water sources

Water fixtures at Bainbridge public schools that have recently shown elevated levels of lead could be safe to…

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The 32nd annual MLK Day Celebration took place at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Jan. 19.

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Kitsap’s 32nd annual MLK Day celebration focuses on unity, community

The community came together for the 32nd annual MLK Day Celebration at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Jan. 19.…

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The new health clinic is located in the Winslow Green Village.

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Peninsula Community Health Services opens new BI clinic

On Dec. 29, Peninsula Community Health Services opened a new clinic in downtown Winslow on Bainbridge Island.

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The Bainbridge Island City Council.

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New BI councilmembers sworn in, Moriwaki to serve as mayor

The Bainbridge Island City Council swore in new Councilmembers Lara Lant, Mike Nelson, and returning Councilmember Clarence Moriwaki,…

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BHS principal arrested for alleged DUI, placed on admin leave

Bainbridge High School principal Kristina Rodgers was arrested in Poulsbo Jan. 12 for allegedly driving while under the…

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The reverse time capsule for sea-level rise at Fay Bainbridge Park.

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Reverse time capsule for sea-level rise installed at Fay Bainbridge

Traditional time capsules preserve the past; a reverse time capsule projects the future. Multiple community groups and a…

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Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese.

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Amid budget concerns, Gese looks to keep KCSO afloat before retiring

Keeping a sufficient number of deputies on the roads as the population of Kitsap County grows is the…

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Janow poses with ‘Pia the Troll’ at Sakai Park during her Aug. 9, 2023, ‘awakening ceremony.’

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BI Parks honors outgoing Commissioner Janow at Dec. meeting

The Dec. 18 meeting of the BI Metro Parks and Recreation District concluded former parks commissioner Dawn Janow’s…

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Spartan Ryan Rohrbacher dribbles the ball up the court with Buccaneers Ethan Hackett and Derek Bynum defending in an 81-43 Bainbridge home win over Kingston Jan. 6.

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Rohrbacher leads Spartans to dominant win over Kingston

The Spartans secured their largest win of the season behind Ryan Rohrbacher’s 26 points, as Bainbridge (6-4, 4-1…

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Protesters held waterproof signs to battle the weather at the corner of Highway 305 and Winslow Way Jan. 6.

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Rainy, cold weather doesn’t deter Jan. 6 protesters on BI

About 40 people attended the annual Jan. 6 protest at the corner of Winslow Way and Highway 305,…

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Rep. Greg Nance as he crosses the Mississippi River on his record-breaking run.

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Rep. Nance breaks another record with run along Mississippi River

Representative Greg Nance (D-Bainbridge Island) of the 23rd Legislative District broke another world record this fall, once again…

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How COBI prepares for extreme winter weather

The city of Bainbridge Island typically prepares for emergency weather preparations beginning in August of each year.