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BISD superintendent Peter Bang-Knudsen. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group

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Report: Student, 9, placed in police car violated BISD policies

In a district-wide letter to parents, the Bainbridge Island School District superintendent shared findings from an investigation on…

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Derek Kilmer at the U.S. Capitol.

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Kilmer on mental health task force for military

Editor’s note: Kitsap Daily News reporter Mike De Felice recently spent a week in Washington, D.C. with U.S.…

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Walk-ons only on BI-Seattle ferry Sept. 7-13

If you’re an Uber driver, get ready to work some long hours but make some big bucks Sept.…

Community activists joined together for ‘Freedom to Learn’ events that included a protest march and panel discussion June 10 in Winslow. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Protesters want the rest of the story told

Jill Davidson, a trans woman, said she doesn’t understand it.

A U.S. Coast Guard diver falls from a rescue litter during a demonstration in Eagle Harbor during the annual Boater's Fair at Waterfront Park June 10. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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BI Boater’s Fair all about safety, preparedness

The annual Bainbridge Island Boater’s Fair at Waterfront Park and Dock was a hub of activity June 10…

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The LA-44 Skybus can seat up to 40 passengers, fly up to 185 miles per hour and has a range of 620 miles.

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New aircraft could be option to taking ferry

Dan Sloat has traveled to Bainbridge Island several times to visit family so the Boston native has dealt…

Christine Rolfes

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Rolfes named commissioner, will resign from Senate

State Sen. Christine Rolfes is replacing Kitsap County Commissioner Rob Gelder and will serve the remainder of the…

Ameilia Wynn Bistro owners Erika Johannsen, Nick Van Den Bosch and Chef Gulsidel Velasquez-Ayala bring 100 years of combined fine-dining experience to the bistro. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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New owners bring new feel to Bainbridge restaurants

Just in time for the summer tourist season, five restaurants are opening on Bainbridge Island.

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The Bainbridge High School team of Claire Ross, left, and Kate Pellegrino competed in the Destination Imagination world finals in Kansas City, MO. Their play featured Harry Potter and wandmaker Ollivander, shown here during a preliminary competition.

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BHS duo compete in Destination Imagination finals

Two Bainbridge High School seniors placed fifth in the world finals of Destination Imagination in Kansas City, MO…

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Amanda Horn and the Biddle family were honored at the BHS senior day on May 1.

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Father, son’s legacy continues through Biddle Foundation

Bainbridge High School baseball lists five seniors on its 2022-23 roster. However, if you ask any of the…

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Nominations begin for Best of Bainbridge Island

It’s time again to nominate businesses online for the Best of Bainbridge Island.

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St. Michael fixes CMS compliance following investigation

Editor’s note: A CMS spokesperson clarified May 17 that the legal name of the hospital still is Harrison…

This kayaker was well-dressed to keep from getting sunburned. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Kitsap tries to beat the heat in variety of ways

AC, box fans, sprinklers, shade, heat pumps and more