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Gary Sakuma, a U.S. Air Force veteran and commander of the BI’s American Legion Post, describes the significance of the World War II Memorial at Bainbridge High School.

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Veteran’s Day luncheon on Bainbridge taps into history

About 35 people attended a Veteran’s Day luncheon at the American Legion Colin Hyde Post 172 on Bainbridge…

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Many screenings at the BI Film Festival included Q&As with directors and filmmakers.

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Many genres featured at 3rd annual BI Film Festival

The 3rd annual Bainbridge Island Film Festival was held Nov. 6-9 at various locations, displaying 45 films made…

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The Bainbridge Spartans celebrate the boys team’s first-place finish at the 2A state cross country championships at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco Nov. 8.

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Bainbridge boys secure team cross country title at state

CK runner wins 3A individual state title

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Vikings Maci Anderson and Addison Jess prepare to block a spike from Spartan Zariyah Francis in a 3-0 Bainbridge win over North Kitsap Nov. 8 in the semifinals of the District 3 2A volleyball tournament at North Mason High School.

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Spartans cruise to district volleyball title

NK, Kingston, Olympic eliminated

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Spartan Isabella St. Clair pursues the ball in a 3-1 Bainbridge home win over the Steilacoom Sentinels Nov. 8 in the District 3 2A girls soccer championship.

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Bainbridge claims district championship with 3-1 win

CK, NK, Klahowya also advance to state

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NK School Board race still too close to call

Results have come in for Kitsap County races in the Nov. 4 general election, with a mix of…

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Bainbridge Island City Hall

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Consultant says BI must kick Comp Plan into high gear

The city consultant’s review has arrived, and the verdict is firm: Bainbridge Island is behind the curve, and…

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The ‘Cairdeas’ was successfully removed from Sinclair Inlet and shipped to Port Townsend.

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Kitsap seeks improvements in removing derelict vessels

Following two separate incidents of sunken derelict vessels in one month, cities along waterways in Kitsap are asking…

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Kitsap Best of the Best voting live through Nov. 9

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

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A volunteer sorts carrots during a delivery to Helpline House.

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BI approves $30K in emergency funding to support Helpline House

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved an emergency funding request brought forward by Councilmember Joe Deets at its…

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Slot machines are the preferred game of problem gamblers seen by counselor Tom Axtelle.

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Expert discusses effects of gambling addiction and how to treat it

In order to gamble, it used to be that one had to travel to the neon-lit city of…

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1st and 2nd-grade students explore painting projects at Ordway Elementary’s after-school art program.

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BI teacher launches elementary after-school art program

Ordway Elementary School teacher Lishu Rodriguez recently launched a new after-school art program for students to have additional…

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Left to right: Leo DiCesaris, who won first place in the Innovative Category; Will Grant, who won the Premio Follie Lifetime Achievement Award; and Anthony Ludovici-DeBridgida, who won first place in the Focaccia competition at the Pizza World Cup in Rome, Italy.

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Kitsap pizza maker wins prestigious award at Italy’s World Cup

Will Grant is the first American to receive the honor