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The new storefront of the BECU location on High School Road.

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BECU opens Bainbridge Island branch

BECU, the largest not-for-profit credit union in the Pacific Northwest, officially opened its second brick-and-mortar location in Kitsap…

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Student AI policy to include ample access to digital tools

At the Jan. 29 board meeting, the Bainbridge Island School District took another step to update its code…

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Will Grant dropped off 60 pizzas at Mary’s Place in South Lake Union Feb. 9, seen here with shelter staff.

Life

Acclaimed Kitsap pizza maker donates 80 pies to local organizations

All pies on Sourdough Willy.

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Rodgers resigns as Bainbridge High School principal

Bainbridge High School principal Kristina Rodgers has resigned from her position, effective Feb. 4, per a school district…

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Council to provide Winslow Subarea feedback to Planning Commission

City of Bainbridge Island leaders will provide the Planning Commission with a temperature check on the recently-finalized draft…

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Educator comes out of retirement to serve as temporary BHS principal

Two Bainbridge High School principals are now on leave at the Bainbridge Island School District, leading the district…

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The two fields at Battle Point Park will be getting new turf.

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Parks approves $1.1 million turf field replacement at Battle Point

Projects both long- and short-term are on track at the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District, as…

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Hikers enjoy the first steps on the new trail from NE Vincent Road to the Gazzam Lake Nature Preserve.

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New Vincent to Gazzam Trail part of cross-island plan

A new route into the Gazzam Lake Nature Preserve, and a segment of a landmark trails project, is…

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Bainbridge Island Fruit Club members apply fruit socks to protect apples in the orchard from pests.

Life

Free U-Pick orchard on BI creates stronger food network

Darren Murphy wants you to eat apples, and not just one a day.

Life

Kitsap Regional Library releases top reads of 2025

Kitsap Regional Library has released its list of the most popular books from 2025, and while it was…

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BI Council cancels recruitment firm contract for new city manager

The search for Bainbridge Island’s new city manager has the hiccups.

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BISD working on remedying high lead levels in water sources

Water fixtures at Bainbridge public schools that have recently shown elevated levels of lead could be safe to…

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Janow poses with ‘Pia the Troll’ at Sakai Park during her Aug. 9, 2023, ‘awakening ceremony.’

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BI Parks honors outgoing Commissioner Janow at Dec. meeting

The Dec. 18 meeting of the BI Metro Parks and Recreation District concluded former parks commissioner Dawn Janow’s…