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Deets reflects on his tenure as BI councilmember

Bainbridge Island City Councilmember Joe Deets is winding down his tenure on the governing body after eight years.…

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Knight Jalen Davis shoots from beyond the arc in a 71-42 Bremerton home win over the Bainbridge Spartans Dec. 16.

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Knights handle Spartans in Olympic League basketball showdown

The Bremerton Knights (5-0, 4-0 in Olympic League) remain undefeated to start the season, beating the Bainbridge Spartans…

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Students at Summitview Elementary in Yakima take a look at their finished work in the mural they created with Mesolini Glass Studios.

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Bainbridge glass artists create mural with Yakima school

Two pioneering Bainbridge Island artists helped bring to life a vision of the Yakima River Valley through a…

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Daymaker Music co-owner Paris Patt displays a Larrivee acoustic guitar.

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Married couple opens instrument sales/repair shop in Winslow

A new full-service guitar/instrument sales and repair shop recently opened in downtown Winlsow, owned and operated by a…

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Scenes from ‘The Nutcracker’ performance at Bainbridge High School Dec. 12.

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Final performances of ‘The Nutcracker’ this weekend

The newly formed non-profit, Bainbridge Ballet Performance Group, is currently holding the 21st annual performance of “The Nutcracker”…

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King tide walk attendees stroll along the Waterfront Trail Dec. 8, next to an unusually high water level.

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BI groups hold walk and talk to discuss king tide effects

A host of Bainbridge environmental organizations led a walk along the Eagle Harbor waterfront Dec. 8 to view…

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale has opened a new 74-bed patient tower.

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New 74-bed patient tower opens at St. Michael Medical Center

St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale has opened a new 74-bed patient tower, which aims to provide additional…

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Kitsap County Superior Court in Port Orchard.

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Despite challenges, Kitsap County approves $650 million budget

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 budget at $650 million at its Dec. 8 meeting,…

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Spartan Bradley Roloff dives into the water during a 125-31 Bainbridge home win over the Bremerton Knights Dec. 5.

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Bainbridge boy swimmers get off to hot start against Bremerton

The Bainbridge Spartan boys swim team got out to a hot start to the season at home against…

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BI looking into implementing speed cameras around the island

The Bainbridge Island City Council is exploring the implementation of automated traffic safety cameras on the island to…

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Council briefed on housing solutions ahead of 625 Winlsow decision

The Bainbridge Island City Council was reminded at its Dec. 2 meeting that the city “calls the shots”…

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Spartan Ryan Rohrbacher blocks a Palm Springs player’s shot with Will Rohrbacher and Lane McFadden defending in a 64-58 Bainbridge home win against Palm Springs Dec. 3.

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Spartans hold on for OT win in Orness’ coaching return

The Bainbridge Spartans boys basketball team pulled out an overtime thriller, 64-58, against California-based Palm Springs High School,…

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Acrylic mixed media by Deborah J. Milton.

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New artists, venues at upcoming Winter Studio Tour

The 42nd annual Winter Studio Tour will take place Dec. 5-7, featuring 56 juried artists in five venues…