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The Whirlpool Galaxy, captured through the Edward Ritchie Telescope.

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New dome displays astronomy films in high definition

Stargazing in the Pacific Northwest can be hit or miss, but the updated amenities at the Observatory in…

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The Aurora Borealis shines above Bear Lake at Eielson Air Force Base, AK.

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Aurora Bainbridge-alis: see the Northern Lights tonight

For the first time since 2005, islanders may be able to witness an extremely rare celestial event this…

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BHS, Eagle Harbor rank among top schools in nation

Both Bainbridge and Eagle Harbor High Schools made it onto the U.S. News’ national Best High School list…

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Colorful glass sculptures and table art from Mud Flats Studio, a resident artist group at BARN.

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BARN to host expanded spring vendor market

The Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network is hosting its first Spring Bazaar May 11 at 10 a.m.

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BISD: Seniors drink too much, but mental health overall improving

The kids are alright — sort of.

Student James Phillips secures a piece of plywood to the roof of the Hyla students’ tiny home project.

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Hyla students build tiny home for those in need

Not all the construction around Winslow is from road crews. Eight students at Hyla School are elbow-deep into…

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An 8-foot-wide tree fell on Kim McLaughlin’s home April 20.

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Windstorm on Bainbridge partially destroys home

Power knocked out for days

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Councilmember Clarence Moriwaki and U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer with Kilmer’s official plaque in the Congress building.

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Moriwaki goes to Washington

Councilmember reflects on Japan’s connection to BI

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Cyclist hurt in hit-and-run; sent to Harborview

A 37-year-old Bainbridge Islander was arrested for hit and run after striking a cyclist and driving under the…

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A Tyler Moniz Project conversation bench in Hidden Cove Park on Bainbridge Island.

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BYS acquires ‘conversation bench’ mental health project

If you’re feeling blue on Bainbridge Island, there’s always a seat of the same hue waiting for you.

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A highlighted footprint of the building that could replace the old police station at 625 Winslow Way.

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Opinions vary widely about BI’s affordable housing site

Like a house divided, comments were to the extreme.

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Free estate planning workshop at BARN

Just because Abraham Lincoln, Pablo Picasso and John Denver died without a will doesn’t mean you should.

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BI tries to level playing field for middle school sports

Bainbridge High School sports are at a disadvantage because there is no feeder program from the middle schools.