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The Bainbridge Spartans celebrate after Tenzing Dikman’s walk-off RBI to seal the state championship in a 1-0 win over Tumwater May 30 at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham.

Sports

Dominant pitching helps Spartans repeat as state baseball champs

The return of Senior McCrea Curfman couldn’t have been more timely for the Bainbridge Spartan baseball team.

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Mana Voss of Central Kitsap reacts after winning the state title in the 3A boys 1600 meter event at Mount Tahoma High School.

Sports

Kitsap athletes claim state track and field titles

The 4A/3A/2A Washington State Track and Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma (May 28–30) delivered…

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Cindy Townson, of Seabeck, (right) picks up pet food for her dogs, ‘Roxy’ and ‘Duke.’

Life

KHS pet food pantry critical during tough economic times

During the current challenging economic times, an increasing number of pet owners - unable to afford food for…

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The Classic Car Cruise-In occurs on the last Tuesday of every month from May to August.

Life

Annual Classic Car Cruise-In is back for the summer

The Bainbridge Island Classic Car Cruise-In is officially back for the warm weather season, with its first gathering…

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Riley cleans and preserves headstones across the island.

Life

Local helps preserve history of those buried at BI cemeteries

Ashley Riley has made an impact on her community just a few years after moving to Bainbridge Island…

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The first community bike ride on Bainbridge Island was held May 21.

Life

New community bike rides on BI to have different routes each time

This spring’s first community bike ride took place May 21 on Bainbridge Island with about 10 people participating.

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Malatesta and her three sons at the award ceremony April 25.

Life

Bainbridge Islander wins state African American Achievement Award

Bainbridge Islander Chasity Malatesta recently received the 2026 Washington State African American Achievement Award for her work across…

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WSDOT crews install a new signal for ferry lane traffic.

News

New ferry lane traffic signal added to 305/Winslow Way intersection

The state Department of Transportation wrapped up a roughly $19,000 project at the intersection of Highway 305 and…

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Lost Valley Trail

News

$10K Challenge Match to help complete Lost Valley Trail, boardwalk

The Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation has announced a $10,000 Challenge Match by the Rotary Club of…

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Convexus co-founders Merrill and Doña Keating.

Business

BI mother-daughter duo launches new AI tool to help organizations

Seattle area-based Convexus, co-founded by mother-daughter duo Merrill and Doña Keating of Bainbridge Island, has launched a collaborative…

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Ferries in Seattle’s Elliott Bay.

News

WSF reports staffing improvements for deck, engine employees

Washington State Ferries held its second community meeting of the year May 26, which included updates on workforce…

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Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2027 for the new Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center.

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Senior Center hopes to start construction on new facility next spring

At the May 19 City Council study session, architect Charlie Wenzlau and Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center executive…

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The event was held at Bainbridge High School’s Veterans Memorial Monument. Names of Bainbridge Islanders who died in service were read aloud with a moment of silence.

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American Legion Post 172 honors islanders who died in service

Over 50 armed service veterans and community members gathered at Bainbridge High School on this year’s rainy Memorial…