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Business closures in Lynwood may rock area’s economy

Two pillars of Lynwood’s nightlife looked like they were thriving. On Friday nights, the businesses were packed, cocktails…

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Tom Kang demonstrates one of the games that comes pre-installed on the Nex Playground.

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New interactive gaming system has its origins on BI

One of the best parts of Bainbridge Island is its recreation opportunites — ample fields for games, hiking,…

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More BI school money errors mean district’s on hold

It may have to borrow funds, get help from OSPI

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Roundabout design for Highway 305 and NE Port Madison Road and NE Seabold Road. One is not available yet for the one at High School Road and Highway 305.

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Roundabout coming to High School Road at 305

If you thought the Madison Avenue construction was bad, just wait until 2027. High School Road is getting…

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The Bainbridge High School student section helps illuminate the night in the first of two light outage delays in an Oct. 18 gave vs. North Kitsap.

Sports

Unsportsmanlike air horn helps NK upset Bainbridge 14-7

BHS Coach: ‘worst…call I’ve seen in high school sports, ridiculous’

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Steve Zakuani takes families on Bainbridge Island through his journey of finding strength within at an Oct. 15 event.

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Ex-Sounders star overcomes adversity using ‘strength within’

Formed out of grief and a desire to give back to the community, the Troy and Baden Biddle…

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One of the cars involved in the head-on crash.

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KCSO: BI man shot by estranged husband of girlfriend

A 21-year-old Bainbridge Island man is hospitalized after his girlfriend’s estranged husband shot him following a high-speed chase…

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23-year-old double homicide suspect Seth South is restrained by shackles and a trio of correction officers in court Oct. 10. Officers began to accompany him before the judge after he made a sudden move toward the gallery of the courtroom.

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Suspect charged after 2 killed near Poulsbo

Student at NKHS was one of the victims

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About 200 people watch the Welcome Pole dedication ceremony Oct 9.

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Bainbridge welcomes tribal pole at Sound to Olympics Trail

About 200 people gave a warm welcome to a new piece of public art Oct. 9 that will…

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Some of the raccoons that surrounded the woman’s North Kitsap home.

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Woman seeks help; nearly 100 raccoons surround NK home

She’s been feeding them for nearly 4 decades

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Local plant nursery Bainbridge Gardens invites the community to decorate its adjacent nature trail with pumpkins this Halloween. A few beloved film, TV and comic book characters also decided to make an appearance. Here, two young residents recognize a few favorite characters from Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away.

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Take a walk down BI pumpkin trail

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Cast of Urinetown rehearses the play for its Bainbridge show.

Life

You’re in for a musical, funny play in BI town

Bainbridge Performing Arts will present the Tony Award-winning musical Urinetown, a biting satire with a mix of comedy…

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Terry Lande

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Parks looks at renaming BIRC after retiring Lande

Parks is looking at renaming the Bainbridge Island Recreation Center after retiring executive director Terry Lande, just as…