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BISD could issue tax ‘refund’ for island residents
Taxpayers on Bainbridge Island could receive a $1.3 million break as soon as June 1 — though not…
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Council ward meetings may return by late March
Bainbridge Island city councilmembers may start hosting meetings with their constituents again, after city leaders gave staff the…
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BI to revive Environmental Technical Advisory Committee
The sun may rise again on the Environmental Technical Advisory Committee (ETAC), per a unanimous decision made by…
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BISD close to fixing all elevated lead levels in water outlets
Four schools at the Bainbridge Island School District still have elevated lead levels, but two are completely lead-free,…
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Charnas to retire as COBI planning director May 1
City of Bainbridge Island planning director Patricia “Patty” Charnas announced she will be retiring May 1 after about…
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New long-term goal at the BI parks district: stabilization
The Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District adopted its 2026 Comprehensive Plan at the board’s Feb. 19…
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BI schools selected for Microsoft AI-integration grant
The extent to which artificial intelligence tools will shape education is still undefined, but the Bainbridge Island School…
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Kitsap locals turned fine dining chefs up for James Beard Award
Restaurateurs Trinh and Thai Nguyen of Ba Sa on Bainbridge Island, Pho T&N in Pouslbo and Ramie on…
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State agency explains next steps in BI’s housing review
Pencils down — it’s time for the city to hand in what it’s got.
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BIMA executive director announces June departure
Sheila Hughes, executive director of the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, announced she is leaving the role June…
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New Kitsap laws could help alleviate childcare crisis
Finding day care for young children in Kitsap County is challenging; providing that day care is even more…
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BI Council weighs in on PC’s Winslow Subarea, Comp Plan work
The Bainbridge Island City Council approved six motions at its Feb. 10 meeting that aim to “provide feedback”…
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Community provides input to WSDOT on 305/High School Rd. roundabout
Over 100 people attended an open house held by the state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Feb. 11 at…