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Homes and water were focus of BI infrastructure in 2024

City of Bainbridge Island infrastructure saw many updates in 2024, due in large part to the Design Review…

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Daffodils are springing up everywhere on Bainbridge Island.

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Spring is in the air on BI

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The postcard-style mural on Winslow Way.

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‘Postcard’ mural in Winslow installed in time for spring

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The pirate ship sits in water at Fay Bainbridge Park.

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Water conservation group calls for more public input on BI

A new group on Bainbridge Island has begun hosting public information sessions about the city’s plans for growth,…

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A T-shirt from the symposium and several fidget toys and refreshments were available at the event.

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Teaching students with autism, ADHD starts with play

There’s more than one way to follow the stepping stones of progress, and kids of all abilities can…

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BISD superintendent Amii Thompson

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BISD groups praise teachers, suggest cutting them

In keeping with superintendent Amii Thompson’s commitment to transparency with families and staff, the Bainbridge Island School District…

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A Bainbridge swimmer competes at the Ray Williamson Pool.

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Ray Williamson Pool may reopen for fall and winter

Renovations at the Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center are underway, and going well, facilities maintenance manager Mike Omans said…

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Housing Resources Bainbridge efforts have been paying off recently with the building of more affordable housing on BI.

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BCF report: culture ranks high, affordability low

The Bainbridge Community Foundation issued its annual report ranking the quality of 10 factors of life on Bainbridge…

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Students process into BHS Memorial Field for commencement at a recent graduation.
Seniors walking toward BHS Stadium for the graduation ceremony.

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BI seniors to pay for some graduation costs

As officials at the Bainbridge Island School District seek to cut costs, some fees will shift to families.

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A rendering of the incoming mural by Molly Brahmer.

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First look at new mural coming to Winslow Way

Come springtime, colors will pop all over Bainbridge Island, including on Winslow Way.

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A rough sketch of potential options for changes to the Winslow Subarea.

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Groups working more closely on Comp Plan discussed by BI council

Bainbridge Island residents who have called for greater transparency in the city’s long-term planning process may have won…

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BISD to address chronic absenteeism, lose programs

Major problems like staff and program reductions, along with absenteeism, were discussed at the Bainbridge Island School District…

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Traffic impact fees reduced for small BI businesses

A major hurdle for new businesses just got removed by the Bainbridge Island City Council.