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Kitsap election results slower than usual due to new state law

Numbers updated as of 5 p.m. Aug. 9

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Bainbridge pool losing; other Kitsap money matters winning; few candidate surprises

All of the money measures except for the Bainbridge Island pool were passing, and there were few surprises…

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Lavender dries in the Bluetree drying house.

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New BI lavender farm bridges mental health and foraging

The field in front of Stephanie Leong’s Bainbridge Island home is full of vibrant purple spikes that bounce…

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Boaters and people on the dock enjoy the Whaling Days fireworks show on the Silverdale waterfront July 26.

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Sights from an eventful 2024 Whaling Days

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Randy Dasho works a shift as a 911 dispatcher for Kitsap County.

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Let’s not talk turkey if you’re calling 911

911 is the number you call when you discover your house was burglarized or a grease fire has…

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Bainbridge Arts and Crafts on Winslow Way.

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Oldest arts organization on BI in financial crisis

One of Bainbridge Island’s oldest arts organizations has hit rough waters – and if its ship never comes…

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Randi Purcer carves a welcome pole.

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Suquamish welcome pole to mark STO Trail on BI

This fall, Bainbridge Island will welcome home a larger-than-life historical figure.

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Two attendees assist the squirrels with their golf ball at the Camp Mulligan mini-golf course on Bainbridge Island.

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Homemade BI mini-golf tournament draws record attendance

Competition was steep at an unconventional mini-golf tournament on Bainbridge Island July 20, but participants of all ages…

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A festival attendee wears Pride apparel.

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Nearly 6,000 attend Kitsap Pride Festival

Pride Month has come and gone, but that didn’t slow down Kitsap Pride or their 2024 Pride Festival,…

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Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese says crime statistics are messed up this year.

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It’s a crime, but statistics are messed up this year

Kitsap County crime stats for 2023 submitted by local police departments for the latest Crime in Washington report…

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The BI Senior Center.

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New BI Senior Center looks to add nearly 60 housing units

The Bainbridge Island City Council checked in with four ongoing projects during its study session July 16.

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Discussions are underway to see if the Bainbridge Island Recreation Center pool could be used during facility closures at the Aquatic Center.

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Using BIRC pool during other closure wouldn’t be easy

There are a number of pros and cons when talking about using the Bainbridge Island Recreation Center pool…

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Seahawks legend Steve Largent chips the ball onto the green.

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Tice celebrity Kitsap golf event expects to raise $150K

The Mike Tice Foundation held its third Celebrity Golf Tournament at White Horse Golf Course in Kingston July…