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BIRC almost named after former parks director

The Bainbridge Island Recreation Center will keep its name — for now.

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Taiko performers from Seattle Kobon Taiko open the show with an introductory dance.

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BI festival again attracts thousands

The 35th annual Bainbridge Island Mochi Tsuki Festival attracted thousands of people Jan. 11, bringing out the confectioner,…

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Minority students at BISD show different strengths

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BISD Board member Robert Cromwell, left, announced his resignation at the Jan. 9 meeting, effective Feb. 14.

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2 BISD board members announce resignations, staff reductions approved

Changes to the roster are coming from the top and bottom of the ladder at the Bainbridge Island…

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Stroll & Roll attendees listen to a brief orientation and a poem reading celebrating the solstice at the Jan. 3 event.

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BI ‘Stroll & Roll’ event supports mobility-impaired community

A decade-long tradition of winter solstice walks at Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island took on a new spin…

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Kitsap County’s favorite reads in 2024 are local at heart

The Kitsap Regional Library released its “Wrapped” list for 2024, a compilation of books that most captivated county…

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An area where trees are being thinned at Strawberry Hill Park.

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Wheels on the way in BI parks this year

Accessing parks and natural spaces is a breeze on Bainbridge Island for most, but even more residents might…

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Public forums set to help BISD with funding woes

It’s been a whirlwind year for the Bainbridge Island School District, but the new year could lead to…

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BISD test scores glow, but show just part of student skills

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A Navy optometrist administers a slit lamp eye exam, a routine procedure that is difficult to obtain for United members in Kitsap County.

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Kitsap could lose last hospital in United negotiations

Patients are finding themselves in a care desert

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A tractor on the farm trail adjacent to the Suyematsu Farm grape vines.

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How BI, Vashon are handling ag history

Farmland is precious on an island. So how do you honor history while making use of such a…

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State grant awarded to BI park for visitor center

One more big update for a Bainbridge Island park is on its way in the new year.

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Tyler Shuey of the Review, left, accepts a proclamation from BI Mayor Joe Deets declaring Dec. 10 ‘Bainbridge Island Review Day’ in honor of the newspaper’s 100th anniversary.

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City declares ‘BI Review Day’ for newspaper’s 100th anniversary

The Bainbridge Island Review received a proclamation from the BI City Council at its meeting Dec. 10, declaring…