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Samantha and Marley Christopherson of Bainbridge Island in the Seahawks suite for the Taylor Swift concert. Samantha Christopherson courtesy photos

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Not swift, but BI ‘Swifties’ shake it off, get Taylor tickets

There are fans, and then there are fans who go the extra mile and then some.

A group of Bainbridge and local clergy speak at the festival about acceptance and faith. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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BI Pride Festival includes support from churches

“I support my queer and trans siblings,” Darío Feiguin, Rabbi for Kol Shalom on Bainbridge Island, said July…

The EV car share program reduces GHG emissions. COBI courtesy photo

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BI council leads the way with electric vehicles

Who says the Bainbridge Island City Council does not lead by example?

The Housing Resources Bainbridge candidate forum filled the conference room at the Bainbridge Island Library July 13. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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BI Council candidates talk affordable housing at forum

Housing Resources Bainbridge held a candidate forum at the Bainbridge library July 13 to ask candidates running for…

Madeleine Lapke teaches the rules of pickleball during the tour at the Founder’s Courts. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group Photos

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2 women find niche tour business for rise in pickleball

When pickleball was created on Bainbridge Island in 1965, it began with a handful of family and friends.

Dr. Michael Watson, a practicing family physician in Kitsap County. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group

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KPHD: Healthcare costs, access a ‘crisis’ in Kitsap

The Kitsap Public Health District board July 11 declared high healthcare costs and insufficient access to healthcare a…

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Best of BI voting begins through July 23

It’s time again to vote for the Best of Bainbridge Island!

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The two alternatives.

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BI votes against experts to feel safer

Green Light Garage wanted it, as did nearby residents and the bicycle group Squeaky Wheels.

Kirsten Hytopoulos had a ductless heat pump installed at her house last year. Kirsten Hytopoulos courtesy photos

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She was inspired by her aunt to be an activist

Editor’s note: Bainbridge Island City Councilmembers talk a lot about climate change, but do they practice what they…

Children in the Bricks 4 Kidz parks department summer camp enjoy creating things with Lego bricks on July 3 in the Fort Ward Community Hall. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Fort Ward center rises from historic bakery building

The sound of clicks and children chattering filled the main room of the Fort Ward Community Hall during…

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Daniel Charles Svoboda wears a shirt stating “It is not ok to be gay” at the July 5 Poulsbo City Council meeting.

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Man wears anti-gay shirt to Poulsbo council meeting

While Pride flags were displayed in Poulsbo during the month of June, one person voiced displeasure and wore…

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg delivers remarks to a sizable crowd in Port Orchard. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Buttigieg offers praise for PO breakwater project

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg made a brief stop in Port Orchard July 6 to champion the…

Greg Sugden, in his Hawaiian shirt, relaxes on a sandy beach on Bainbridge Island, with one of the state ferries in the background. Damon Williams/Kitsap News Group

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He worked on every job, every ferry

Commodore Greg Sugden started his career with Washington State Ferries by swabbing the head, but over 44 years…