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Dr. Michael Watson, a practicing family physician in Kitsap County. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group

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KPHD: Healthcare costs, access a ‘crisis’ in Kitsap

The Kitsap Public Health District board July 11 declared high healthcare costs and insufficient access to healthcare a…

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Best of BI voting begins through July 23

It’s time again to vote for the Best of Bainbridge Island!

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The two alternatives.

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BI votes against experts to feel safer

Green Light Garage wanted it, as did nearby residents and the bicycle group Squeaky Wheels.

Kirsten Hytopoulos had a ductless heat pump installed at her house last year. Kirsten Hytopoulos courtesy photos

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She was inspired by her aunt to be an activist

Editor’s note: Bainbridge Island City Councilmembers talk a lot about climate change, but do they practice what they…

Children in the Bricks 4 Kidz parks department summer camp enjoy creating things with Lego bricks on July 3 in the Fort Ward Community Hall. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Fort Ward center rises from historic bakery building

The sound of clicks and children chattering filled the main room of the Fort Ward Community Hall during…

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Daniel Charles Svoboda wears a shirt stating “It is not ok to be gay” at the July 5 Poulsbo City Council meeting.

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Man wears anti-gay shirt to Poulsbo council meeting

While Pride flags were displayed in Poulsbo during the month of June, one person voiced displeasure and wore…

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg delivers remarks to a sizable crowd in Port Orchard. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Buttigieg offers praise for PO breakwater project

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg made a brief stop in Port Orchard July 6 to champion the…

Greg Sugden, in his Hawaiian shirt, relaxes on a sandy beach on Bainbridge Island, with one of the state ferries in the background. Damon Williams/Kitsap News Group

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He worked on every job, every ferry

Commodore Greg Sugden started his career with Washington State Ferries by swabbing the head, but over 44 years…

A giant Christmas wreath is carried away by a volunteer who will give it to the Sons of Norway in Poulsbo, which will display it during the holidays. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Going to LOO keeps free stuff out of landfills

Hundreds of volunteers worked long days to separate, sort and stage thousands of donated items for the 63rd…

The street dance on the 3rd of July in Bainbridge Island drew a huge crowd. Many more activities are taking place in downtown Winslow today on the 4th. Rodney Sherwood courtesy photo

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Dancing in the street (if there’s room)

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Bainbridge Pride hosts a float at the 4th of July parade. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group Photos

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BI 4th of July

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Neighbors on Madison Avenue enjoy lunch before the start on the July 4 parade. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Port Gamble S’Klallam chairman Jeromy Sullivan died at age 50 June 30. PGST courtesy photo

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Tribal leader who led cleanup of bay dies at 50

Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe chairman Jeromy Sullivan died after a brief illness June 30 surrounded by family.