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The new Winslow Water Tank, featuring art of evergreen trees.

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Water conservation best way to protect aquifer, peer review says

No river runs perfectly straight; there’s no straightforward answer to groundwater management on Bainbridge Island, per a peer…

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Robert Drury, newly appointed Bainbridge Island school board director for District 2, with superintendent Amii Thompson.

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Retired psychologist appointed to Bainbridge Island school board

The Bainbridge Island School District appointed Robert Drury as board director of District 2 Oct. 23, replacing Erika…

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Kitsap Transit is offering free services for federal employees starting Oct. 24 through the duration of the government shutdown.

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Kitsap rallies to support those impacted by government shutdown

Kitsap Transit offering free services for federal employees

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BISD students investigate the process of growing strawberries.

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Farm to School program at BISD to continue to grow

Bainbridge Island School District leaders heard an update from its Farm to School program at the school board…

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A composite image of four of the six pre-approved ADU designs.

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BI approves ordinance to expedite ADU process, loosen requirements

Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit on Bainbridge Island? It’s now almost as easy as “add water and stir.”

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A Bainbridge swimmer competes at the Ray Williamson Pool.

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Ray Williamson Pool renovation drains parks budget

An incoming La Niña year spells a stormy winter for the Pacific Northwest — and the 2026 budget…

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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St. Michael Medical Center, nurses union approve new contract

UFCW 3000, the union that represents roughly 850 nurses at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, ratified a…

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The fish passage project at Eagle Harbor Drive and Wyatt Way is nearly complete and now open to vehicle traffic.

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Eagle Harbor Drive fish passage project nearly complete

Non-motorized improvements slated for March

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Dr. Frederick Ramsdell

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Nobel Prize winner talks about life on BI, Seattle biotech

Immunologist Dr. Frederick Ramsdell jointly received a Nobel Prize in Medicine Oct. 6 with researchers Dr. Mary Brunkow…

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M/V Wenatchee crossing Puget Sound on the Seattle/Bainbridge route.

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Wenatchee returns to service following additional repairs

The hybrid electric ferry M/V Wenatchee returned to service on the Seattle/Bainbridge route Oct. 9 following additional propulsion…

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Kitsap County Courthouse

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Kitsap navigating budget challenges ahead of December deadline

In mid-September, the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners received presentations from county departments about their proposed budgets, as…

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Rachel Pritchett (left) and Melissa Timme (right)

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BI Parks candidates outline priorities ahead of election

Bainbridge Islanders love their parks, and the parks are at a critical juncture.

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Bainbridge Island City Hall

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Moriwaki faces Raffa in race for BI Council’s District 5 seat

Incumbent Clarence Moriwaki is going head-to-head against newcomer Peter Raffa for Bainbridge Island City Council’s District 5 seat…