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Dan Novick has been named the new principal of Bainbridge High School, with an official start date of July 1.

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New BHS principal selected, will begin role July 1

The Bainbridge Island School District Board announced April 3 that Dan Novick has been selected as the next…

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Spartan Audrey Kreigley keeps the ball away from a Rams defender in a 21-1 Bainbridge home win over Rogers (Puyallup) April 2.

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BHS girls water polo stays undefeated with drubbing over Rogers

The Bainbridge Spartans girls water polo team (6-0) has gotten off to a strong start this season with…

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A blue orchard mason bee carrying pollen approaches its nesting burrow.

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Thousands of native bees to be released around BI next week

Bainbridge Island may be more abuzz than usual this spring, as a local apiary company plans to release…

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Spartan starting pitcher McCrea Curfman only gave up one hit through four scoreless innings in a 17-0 Bainbridge home win over the Kingston Buccaneers March 31.

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Offense, Curfman’s pitching leads Spartans to blowout win over Bucs

The Spartans bats came alive and starting pitcher McCrea Curfman only let up one hit in Bainbridge’s (8-2,…

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Stamping of the Ireichō (Book of Names) at the commemoration event March 30.

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BI commemorates Japanese Americans who were incarcerated during WWII

The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association and the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community hosted the 84th…

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Community members rally outside of St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale March 27 to protest the upcoming closure of the hospital’s pediatric rehabilitation clinic.

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Community members protest closure of St Michael’s child rehab clinic

Roughly 50 community members held a rally outside of St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale March 27 to…

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Dr. Chantae Recasner has been named as the new president of Olympic College.

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Olympic College names new president, will begin role May 18

The Olympic College Board of Trustees announced March 30 that Dr. Chantae Recasner has formally accepted the offer…

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Inmate found dead at Kitsap County Jail, investigation underway

An independent investigation is underway following the death of an individual incarcerated at the Kitsap County Jail, the…

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Bainbridge Island City Hall

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SEPA appeal that halted 625 Winslow Way project dismissed

The appeal heard ‘round the island is no more, ending a six-month pause on the saga of 625…

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Wet weather has briefly delayed planned paving work on Eagle Harbor Drive.

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Wet weather briefly delays Head of the Bay work

Due to wet weather, the City of Bainbridge Island had to temporarily delay planned Eagle Harbor Drive paving…

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A horse loosens up in an arena.

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Kitsap nixes plan to update equestrian facility zoning

Kitsap County leadership decided not to proceed with a suite of controversial updates to the zoning code for…

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A ‘mystery leak’ that intermittently runs from an unclear source into the mobile home park’s drainage system.

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Plumbing issues put BI co-op mobile home park in financial crisis

The only mobile home co-op on the West Coast — and one of the last vestiges of affordable…

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A Trails Crew staff member trims an invasive vine on a trail.

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Student Conservation Corps, Trails Crew essential during summer

Summer is a big season for the park districts. Warm weather means more parkgoers, more plant growth, and…