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Morning Star Korean Cultural Center drummers and dancers perform at Korean Heritage Night at Woodward Middle School May 8.

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Culture on display at BI’s first Korean Heritage Night

Over 300 people packed into the Woodward Middle School gymnasium May 8 to experience the first Korean Heritage…

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Community members attend the May 8 Bainbridge Island School Board meeting.

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BISD certifies 45 reduction-in-force notices

The Bainbridge Island School District took a massive step toward fiscal stability May 8 when board members certified…

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Frankie the tabby cat gazes out from a cubby at PAWS on Bainbridge Island.

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PAWS celebrates 50 years of community pet companionship

For 50 years, the pet services nonprofit Progressive Animal Welfare Society, or PAWS, has advocated for the responsible…

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Suspect dead following officer-involved shooting in Poulsbo

One person is dead after an incident involving the Poulsbo Police Department and Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office May…

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Bob Green, center, poses with Frog Rock before beginning a touch-up paint job.

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Frog Rock creators return to ‘touch up’ BI landmark

Ellen and Robert Green, the original painters of Frog Rock, one of Bainbridge’s most iconic pieces of public…

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A roundabout is planned at High School Road and Highway 305 on Bainbridge Island.

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Hwy 305, High School Road roundabout proceeding as scheduled

Pre-design process begins this summer

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The 38-acre parcel at Grand Forest East will be preserved for recreation and conservation.

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BI groups raise over $2.2 million to protect Grand Forest East parcel

The Bainbridge Island Land Trust, with its partners, the BI Metro Park and Recreation District and the BI…

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Some Kitsap incumbents don’t file for re-election

Filing week has officially come and gone, and many Kitsap candidates submitted their names for the numerous local…

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A rendering of the new facility, once completed.

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West Sound Tech construction to continue with new funding

One of Washington’s largest skill-building centers saw a massive funding increase this legislative session, and many Kitsap students…

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Students were shown a hands-on demo by the Bremerton Fire Department at the healthcare camp.

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Healthcare camp gives Kitsap students a glimpse at medical careers

On a sunny spring morning, the Marvin Williams Recreation Center buzzed with activity as more than 250 Kitsap-area…

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Scott Orness is returning as Bainbridge High School’s boys basketball coach.

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Orness to return as Bainbridge boys basketball coach

Don’t call it a comeback.

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BHS musician Finn Armstrong earned three gold medals at the 2025 WIAA/WMEA State Solo & Ensemble Competition.

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BHS musicians set record with 7 medals at state competition

Bainbridge High School musicians set a new school record at the recent 2025 WIAA/WMEA State Solo & Ensemble…

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Bull kelp

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Kitsap part of recovery effort for two Puget Sound marine species

Tribes, scientists and BI high school student help pass new law