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Dutky and Iverson in the Julian Alps near Tarvisio, Italy, on a bike trip in June 2025.

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‘This work is personal’ – cycling duo advocates for accessible streets

Dianne Iverson of Bremerton is a double amputee, cyclist, and trail advocate. Iverson and her husband, Paul Dutky,…

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Trinh and Thai Nguyen, chefs/owners of Ba Sa on Bainbridge Island, Pho T&N in Poulsbo, and Ramie in Seattle, are up for the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Northwest and Pacific region.

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Kitsap locals turned fine dining chefs up for James Beard Award

Restaurateurs Trinh and Thai Nguyen of Ba Sa on Bainbridge Island, Pho T&N in Pouslbo and Ramie on…

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Capt. John Hale (left), Rear Adm. Jonathan Townsend (center), and Capt. Alexander Baerg (right) at the command ceremony Feb. 20.

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New commanding officer takes over at Naval Base Kitsap

Naval Base Kitsap honored the service of Capt. John Hale at a ceremony Feb. 20, as the reins…

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Sweetwater Tavern in Winslow is set to open March 17.

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New seafood restaurant set to open in Winslow next month

A new seafood restaurant, Sweetwater Tavern, is slated to open in downtown Winslow March 17 in the space…

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State agency explains next steps in BI’s housing review

Pencils down — it’s time for the city to hand in what it’s got.

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The Bainbridge Spartans celebrate their first-place finish at the 1A/2A boys state swim/dive championships Feb. 21 at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

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Spartan boys dominate the pool, go back-to-back as state champs

Other Kitsap swimmers earn high finishes

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Bremerton beat Bainbridge 71-52 at home Feb. 21 to win the District 3 2A boys basketball championship.

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Bremerton handles Bainbridge to earn district championship

Both teams advance to regional round of state

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Sheila Hughes announced she will be leaving as the museum’s executive director in June.

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BIMA executive director announces June departure

Sheila Hughes, executive director of the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, announced she is leaving the role June…

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Children play in a Kitsap County classroom.

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New Kitsap laws could help alleviate childcare crisis

Finding day care for young children in Kitsap County is challenging; providing that day care is even more…

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The site of the future Southern Cross housing development.

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Construction set to begin on new 4-unit BI housing development

Housing Kitsap is set to begin construction on a new four-unit single-family affordable housing development on Bainbridge Island.

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The Bainbridge Spartans celebrate their first-place finish at the 1A/2A district boys swim and dive championships Feb. 14 in Port Angeles.

Sports

Spartan boy swimmers finish first at districts

Others from Kitsap qualify for state

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Bainbridge Island City Hall

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BI Council approves new firm to conduct city manager recruitment

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved a new firm to conduct city manager recruitment efforts as part of…

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Supporters could purchase a ‘Pawfect Painting’ for Valentine’s Day to help donate to KHS.

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Kitsap Humane Society celebrating Valentine’s Day with animal artwork

Kitsap Humane Society is celebrating Valentine’s Day with artwork made by shelter animals, goodie boxes, love notes, and…