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Spartan Braden French pitches during Bainbridge’s 3-0 win over Fife in the 2026 District 3 2A Baseball Championship May 16 in Tacoma.

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Bainbridge back in state baseball semifinals after 2 home wins

The No. 1 seed Bainbridge Spartans (21-3) are headed back to the 2A state baseball semifinals after two…

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Dedication ceremony guests line up to get a close-up view of the Pacific Northwest Peace Pagoda May 23.

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Buddhist peace pagoda near Bangor now complete

A Buddha, carved from limestone, stands as the centerpiece of the Buddhist peace pagoda that was formally dedicated…

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Renderings of Finch Green’s single-family homes.

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Finch Green housing project on track for fall groundbreaking

In early 2024, Finch Green LLC and Housing Resources Bainbridge entered a partnership for an affordable housing project.…

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Maureen McKeeman has been appointed to the Kitsap County Superior Court, effective Aug. 2.

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Poulsbo lawyer appointed as Kitsap County Superior Court judge

On May 12, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Maureen McKeeman to the Kitsap County Superior Court,…

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Spartan Cruz Piland secured his second consecutive hat trick and eclipsed 100 career goals during Bainbridge’s 5-0 home win over the Nathan Hale Raiders May 22 in the 2A state quarterfinals.

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Piland’s 2nd consecutive hat trick puts Spartans back in state semis

The No. 1-seeded Bainbridge Spartans (21-0) are headed back to the 2A state semifinals in boys soccer after…

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Updated WSF pet policy goes into effect July 1

Four-legged travelers on Washington State Ferries may “paws” and take notice the next time they step on board.…

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Kitsap 911 employees at their desks on the dispatch floor.

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Kitsap 911 adds AI non-emergency line

Kitsap 911 and Aurelian, the technology platform built exclusively for emergency communications centers, announced May 18 that it…

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BI group advocates for less tech use in schools

Across the country, concerns surrounding technology use in schools have risen. On Bainbridge Island, Intentional Tech BI is…

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A ferry crosses Puget Sound.

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Proposed FERRIES Act aims to help relieve service disruption

Kitsap News Group freelance reporter Mike De Felice headed to the nation’s capital to spend time with the…

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The Bainbridge Spartans celebrate their first-place finish in the 2026 District 3 2A Baseball Tournament.

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Spartans don’t allow a single run en route to district title

The defending 2A state champion and No. 1-seeded Bainbridge Spartans (20-3) beat the No. 2-seeded Fife Trojans (18-4)…

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Spartan midfielder Will Treverton scored a goal and the match-sealing penalty kick during Bainbridge’s 2-1 home win over Fife in the 2A West Central District 3 championship May 16.

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Undefeated Bainbridge wins district title in penalty kicks

The undefeated Bainbridge Spartans (19-0) won the 2A West Central District 3 Championship in dramatic fashion, beating Fife…

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Kitsap Transit buses at the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal.

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Free Saturday shuttle service around Winslow this summer

This summer, high numbers of tourists are expected on Bainbridge Island and in the surrounding area due to…

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Olympic College

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New EMT program expected to launch in fall at Olympic College

Olympic College has launched a new one-quarter Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, creating a new pathway for students…