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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…

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Exterior of the new custom accessible home on Bainbridge Island.

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Disabled BI veteran ready to enjoy his new accessible home

Retired Army Captain Tim Bomke, who lost part of his right leg while serving in the Iraq War…

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The 2017 Unforgotten Run to Tahoma.

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5 unclaimed veterans to be honored at this year’s Run to Tahoma

The Unforgotten Run to Tahoma 2026 Memorial Day weekend celebration will honor the memory of five fallen unclaimed…

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Jackson took first place for watercolor/graphite/collage.

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4 BI high school students receive Youth Art Award

Four high school students were recently announced as winners of the 2026 Bainbridge Island Youth Art Award.

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U.S. Rep. Emily Randall (D-WA), of the 6th District, stands at the door to her office in Washington, D.C.

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Rep. Randall’s efforts to bring federal funding to local projects

Kitsap News Group freelance reporter Mike De Felice spent a week with the 6th District’s U.S. Rep. Emily…

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Spartan Sabine Hartenstine jumps over the bar in the girls’ high jump event May 9 at the Olympic League Championships at North Mason High School.

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Spartan girls claim second-straight league championship

Bremerton takes first on the boys’ side

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The four lead actors of <em>Detention</em> (left to right:) Ricky Spaulding as Corey, Anna Mulia as Mary-Beth, Bianca Mariani as Eden, and Ian S. Peterson as Nash.

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New film shot around the island a modern-day ‘Breakfast Club’

Did you know that a movie was recently filmed on Bainbridge Island? That’s right, Detention, written by local…

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Spartan Henry Olsen tags out a Viking baserunner during a 7-3 Bainbridge win over North Kitsap May 6 in Poulsbo.

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Defending state champ Spartans start playoffs with blowout win

The defending 2A state champion and No. 1-seeded Bainbridge Spartans (18-3, 14-0 in Olympic League) started off the…

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Tap to Pay now live for KT buses, fast ferries

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners received an update about new Tap to Pay options as part of…

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6th District’s U.S. Rep. Emily Randall (D-WA) in her Washington, D.C. office.

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Randall’s first Congress term much different than state legislature

Kitsap News Group sent freelance reporter Mike De Felice to Washington, D.C., to spend a week with the…

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Bainbridge Spartan Samuel Patterson putts his ball during the Olympic League Golf Championships May 4 at Kitsap Golf & Country Club in Bremerton.

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Spartans dominate league golf championship, send many to state

The Bainbridge Spartans took care of business at the Olympic League Golf Championships May 4 at Kitsap Golf…

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Election drop box in Kitsap County.

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Most incumbents file for Kitsap election races

Candidate filing week has come and gone, and many incumbents and challengers submitted their names for the numerous…