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Children at play and learning at the center.

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Child care facility celebrates 50 years on BI

The Bainbridge Island Child Care Center is celebrating 50 years to the day on BI with a free…

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Business closures in Lynwood may rock area’s economy

Two pillars of Lynwood’s nightlife looked like they were thriving. On Friday nights, the businesses were packed, cocktails…

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The solar system atop City Hall is all locally made panels and covers about 20% of the building’s energy needs each year.

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Research: Solar best clean energy option for BI’s future

Bainbridge Island’s quest to achieve clean energy by 2040 looks like it will come down to conversion to…

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The first waterfall that graces Dickerson Creek.

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Salmon projects in Kitsap hook funding boost

Raising a family in Kitsap County is about to get easier — if you’re a coho salmon, that…

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Tom Kang demonstrates one of the games that comes pre-installed on the Nex Playground.

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New interactive gaming system has its origins on BI

One of the best parts of Bainbridge Island is its recreation opportunites — ample fields for games, hiking,…

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Project-based ‘micro-school’ for BI students kicks off

Homegrown learning strategies are essential to non-traditional learning, and a new pilot program at Commodore Options School on…

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Roundabout design for Highway 305 and NE Port Madison Road and NE Seabold Road. One is not available yet for the one at High School Road and Highway 305.

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Roundabout coming to High School Road at 305

If you thought the Madison Avenue construction was bad, just wait until 2027. High School Road is getting…

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BISD plans for ‘hard conversations’ about money in 2025

Budget talks returned at the Oct. 10 meeting of the Bainbridge Island School District.

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Denita Holmes, right, laughs with an attendee of the festival.

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Bainbridge celebrates education at Indigenous Peoples’ Day

“Bring your drums, rattles or clappers. You are going to learn a drum song,” Gina Corpuz said to…

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The soon-to-be tennis court at Sakai Park.

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Recall legal proceedings dominate BI parks meeting

The park district is getting a new face and a facelift at some facilities next month, but an…

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Kaiser Permanente medical office building and urgent care facility in Silverdale.

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Kaiser urgent care reduces hours in Silverdale

Broken arm? Buckle up.

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About 200 people watch the Welcome Pole dedication ceremony Oct 9.

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Bainbridge welcomes tribal pole at Sound to Olympics Trail

About 200 people gave a warm welcome to a new piece of public art Oct. 9 that will…

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Local plant nursery Bainbridge Gardens invites the community to decorate its adjacent nature trail with pumpkins this Halloween. A few beloved film, TV and comic book characters also decided to make an appearance. Here, two young residents recognize a few favorite characters from Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away.

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Take a walk down BI pumpkin trail

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