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The estuarine habitat at the mouth of Manzanita Creek, where it flows into Little Manzanita Bay.

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Over $10 million in state grants awarded to Kitsap natural spaces

Environmental and outdoor recreation groups in Kitsap County received over $10 million in grants and sponsor matches from…

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BICCC has a wide open field for students to play in.

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New outdoor preschool on BI to open this fall

A new preschool will open this fall on Bainbridge Island, which aims to introduce students to the classic…

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A volunteer sorts carrots during a delivery to Helpline House.

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Local orgs in Kitsap step up in wake of food assistance cuts

Food banks in Kitsap County may have a lifeline, despite decimating federal cuts to food assistance programs.

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The top of the radio tower at Strawberry Hill Park.

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BI Parks begins retrofitting radio tower for emergency use

An earthquake, fire or storm can shake the firmaments and create chaos, but if the park district and…

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(left to right) Bainbridge Arts & Crafts sales manager Terri Bryant, incoming executive director Jennifer Albrecht and BAC board president Ellin Spenser.

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Months after nearly shuttering, BAC hires new executive director

Seven months after the oldest arts nonprofit on Bainbridge Island nearly closed its doors for good, the organization…

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Dr. Gib Morrow has announced his resignation as health officer of the Kitsap Public Health District.

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Morrow to resign as KPHD health officer

Kitsap Public Health District health officer Dr. Gib Morrow recently announced his resignation and anticipates serving through the…

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J.R. Ritchie pitching for the Double-A Columbus Clingstones May 23.

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BHS graduate Ritchie promoted to Braves Triple-A team

He struck out two batters in the MLB Futures Game

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Candidates make their case for BI City Council – South Ward seat

A former city councilmember, a current parks commissioner, and a former state assistant attorney general are set to…

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Restaurant Marché closes after 13 years in Winslow

New owner is planning to open a seafood restaurant in space

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Up to 10,000 people were estimated in attendance at the BI Rotary Auction & Rummage Sale July 12 at Woodward Middle School.

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65th annual Rotary Auction a team effort from start to finish

“Hockey sticks are now going for one dollar — that’s a great deal, folks. Even if you don’t…

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New low-income liveaboard moorage rates coming to BI marina

Bainbridge Island just became the only city in the Puget Sound region officially considering liveaboards, or boats that…

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BIFD approves to put levy lid lift on Nov. ballot

The Bainbridge Island Fire Department Board of Commissioners approved to put a levy lid lift proposal on the…

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The recently refurbished Roxy Theatre is located in the center of Quincy Square in downtown Bremerton.

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Quincy Square officially opens in Bremerton after years in the making

Quincy Square – an entertainment venue ten years in the making - formally opened in downtown Bremerton last…