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The new Peace Pole on Bainbridge Island drew a crowd of residents, community leaders and local officials.

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Kitsap’s 1st international Peace Pole planted on BI

One of Bainbridge Island’s busiest intersections will have a new message for travelers: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.”

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Swim lessons are conducted in the Don Nakata Pool at the BI Aquatic Center.

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BI pool to close for renovations for 18 months

Groups to have hours reduced in Nakata pool

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BISD to decide staff reductions by spring

The Bainbridge Island School District announced the dates that its budget-mandated reduction in force will take effect at…

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Dr. Narinder Dhaliwal speaks about ADHD and autism during her seminar at BIMA.

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Learning to raise children with autism, ADD

If it takes a village to raise a child, that’s doubly true if the child is neurodivergent.

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Catch these upcoming Bainbridge art events

The arts calendar for Bainbridge Island is packed once again.

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Matthew Knight performs a leaping high kick during a cheer routine.

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Bremerton, Bainbridge finish 1st and 2nd in state cheerleading

At the state championship battleground, Kitsap cheerleaders “bring it on.”

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Visitors to beaches like Fay Bainbridge are advised not to try to clean up creosote debris as it’s toxic.

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Over 10 tons of creosote removed from two BI beaches

Two of Bainbridge’s most popular beaches received a serious New Year’s cleaning after work crews removed 11 tons…

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People gather at Sakai Park to wake up Pia the Peaceful troll Aug. 19.

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Supreme Court shuts book on BI park litigation

The saga of litigation at the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District has finally ended, and it…

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‘Fix Our Ferries’ town halls return

The doors to the 2025 legislative session opened Jan. 13, and Kitsap County state Rep. Greg Nance of…

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Bigger BISD deficit means staff reductions

The Bainbridge Island School District announced Jan. 22 that it must cut its already hamstrung budget by up…

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Youth marched together, bundled up against the chilly day.

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Record attendance for Bainbridge Youth March for Peace

The annual Bainbridge Island Youth March For Peace saw record attendance on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan.…

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Warren Pollock shows some of the art he was giving away for free last month.

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Local architect gives away framed art of BI landmarks

Retired architect Warren Pollock learned how to draw with perspective at the age of 7. His family knew…

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A horse and rider in Grand Forest.

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BISD-owned portion of Grand Forest to go up for sale

A piece of “treasured island landscape” owned by the Bainbridge Island School District may see a change in…