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An emergency airlift from Bainbridge Island.

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Airlift service vital for transporting patients from BI to Harborview

In an emergency, local fire departments — including the Bainbridge Island Fire Department — partner with airlift operators…

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A visual of what the shoulder widening improvements on Eagle Harbor Drive will look like following construction.

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Eagle Harbor fish passage project to begin July 16

Vehicle traffic will be closed through early October

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BI school board considering a supplemental levy in Nov.

When legislators in Olympia approved a levy lid lift this legislative session, they authorized school districts across Washington…

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The Bainbridge Island Rite Aid will be converted into a CVS in September.

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Rite Aid locations closing across Kitsap

Bainbridge store turning into CVS

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Rita Larue, a Seattle-based drag artist, performed at the Bainbridge Pride Festival June 21.

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Drag performances, live music, auction highlight Pride Festival

Bainbridge Pride kicked off this year’s festival and celebration June 21, featuring drag performances, live music, a silent…

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New bike lanes were part of the Madison Avenue project.

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Road improvements to Madison Avenue completed

The city of Bainbridge Island unveiled the now completed Madison Avenue bundled project June 17, which features new…

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Addie Carlton, Alita Kakutani, Paige Murphy, and Dolly Courtway (left to right) of Bainbridge Island Rowing competing in the 2025 U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships June 12 in Sarasota, FL.

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Bainbridge Island Rowing team places 18th at nationals

A Bainbridge Island Rowing team, consisting of two juniors and two seniors, placed 18th in the 2o25 U.S.…

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Hundreds of protesters sailed from BI to Seattle aboard M/V Kaleetan June 14 as part of the ‘No Kings’ protests held nationwide.

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Hundreds participate in ‘No Kings’ protest on BI

On June 14, hundreds of community members gathered at the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal to take part in…

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BHS graduates Kellen and Camden Diercks, brothers, were excited to receive their diplomas at the graduation ceremony June 14.

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Bainbridge High’s 110th graduating class soaks it all in

Bainbridge High School’s 110th class of graduating seniors celebrated their accomplishments and prepared to dip into the unknown…

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BI firefighter Kiel Reijnen shows students firefighting protective equipment.

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Bainbridge Prepares helps preschool be ready for emergencies

Since October of 2024, Bainbridge Prepares has worked with Hazel Creek Montessori school to bolster its emergency preparedness.

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Caroline Little (middle) holds up a Hyla shirt during a period of microgravity on a parabolic flight.

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Hyla science teacher wins two ‘Teacher of the Year’ awards

Caroline Little, middle school science teacher at Bainbridge Island’s Hyla School, received two “Teacher of the Year” awards…

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Arrest made in connection with Poulsbo homicide

A 35-year-old man was arrested June 10 in connection with a 50-year-old man who was found dead outside…

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More than 2,000 people attended the final summer concert performance by the band BackStreet Jellyroll last year.

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BI Parks to name concert series, office after longtime director

Two staples of the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District will honor a longtime former parks leader…