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(left to right) Bainbridge Arts & Crafts sales manager Terri Bryant, incoming executive director Jennifer Albrecht and BAC board president Ellin Spenser.

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Months after nearly shuttering, BAC hires new executive director

Seven months after the oldest arts nonprofit on Bainbridge Island nearly closed its doors for good, the organization…

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BI council will not implement paid parking in Winslow — for now

After blowback online and from business owners, the Bainbridge Island City Council has cooled on the idea of…

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Up to 10,000 people were estimated in attendance at the BI Rotary Auction & Rummage Sale July 12 at Woodward Middle School.

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65th annual Rotary Auction a team effort from start to finish

“Hockey sticks are now going for one dollar — that’s a great deal, folks. Even if you don’t…

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New low-income liveaboard moorage rates coming to BI marina

Bainbridge Island just became the only city in the Puget Sound region officially considering liveaboards, or boats that…

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BI school board to consider implementing per-pupil student fees

The Bainbridge Island School District will decide whether to raise the fees it charges students before the beginning…

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Initial results of BI parks survey indicate more nature access

The Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District is in the midst of refreshing its Comprehensive Plan, a…

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Breninh bonds with two dog daycare attendees.

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Ukrainians adrift in legal system following Trump orders

BI dog trainer shares her story

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The women’s restroom on the Kaleetan ferry.

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BI students campaign for menstrual products on ferries

Two eighth graders from Bainbridge Island’s Commodore Options School, Ruby Whitmire and Seraphina Berg, have begun a campaign…

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BI school board considering a supplemental levy in Nov.

When legislators in Olympia approved a levy lid lift this legislative session, they authorized school districts across Washington…

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Demolition of the old police station on Winslow Way.

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BI Historic Preservation Commission may be revived

After an 11-month hiatus and an official deactivation in March, the Bainbridge Island City Council has reopened options…

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Fay Bainbridge Park

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Construction season is underway at Bainbridge Parks

With the arrival of summer, construction season at the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District has begun,…

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Over $1.2 million donated to BISD schools and programs

The special June 10 meeting of the Bainbridge Island School Board was a windfall for the district and…

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BHS graduates Kellen and Camden Diercks, brothers, were excited to receive their diplomas at the graduation ceremony June 14.

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Bainbridge High’s 110th graduating class soaks it all in

Bainbridge High School’s 110th class of graduating seniors celebrated their accomplishments and prepared to dip into the unknown…