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Survey asks what BI wants in a school superintendent

Between the Comprehensive Plan update and the recent letter released by the school board, public calls for input…

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‘Welcome Pole’ unveiling coming to BI trailhead

It’s time to give a warm welcome to a new piece of public art.

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Miles, Nance have varied opinions on priorities

The race is on for Position 2 of the 23rd legislative district, and candidates Greg Nance-D, and Jamie…

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Bainbridge school selected for city’s solar project

Woodward Middle School will soon be the proud owner of about 240 solar panels, at almost no cost…

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A scientific diver collects sediment samples in a healthy eelgrass bed for future chemical, physical and taxonomic analyses.

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Eelgrass at BI Superfund site: to restore or not restore?

Eelgrass, a humble aquatic flowering plant that recently made headlines for its newfound ability to cut down dangerous…

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Ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on BI

National Hispanic Heritage Month, which pays tribute to Hispanic and Latino American culture in the United States, kicks…

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BI senior planner Peter Best gestures to a posterboard titled ‘Accommodating Future Growth’ during a Q&A session with Island Center residents.

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Growth case study about change in Island Center

One thing that Bainbridge Island officials and residents agree on is that change is hard to wrap your…

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BI residents consider the impacts of potential growth during a Q&A session at the Comprehensive Plan Open House.

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BI Comp Plan: Reactions from ‘offensive’ to ‘opportunity’

It’s “offensive,” it’s “concerning,” it’s a “vision,” it’s an “opportunity” — it’s a routine government document.

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The Bainbridge Island Quilt Festival featured over 200 quilts at its 12th official show on Winslow Green Sept. 14.

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Quixotic looks at exotic quilts

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BISD enrollment numbers up a bit for now

Enrollment numbers from the first few weeks of school are in, but they may change in a month,…

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APIAHiP Forum attendees walk on the dock where Japanese Americans boarded the ferry to Manzanar, amongst bronze art installations of silhouettes.

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Tapestry of Asian American history woven on BI

Historic preservation is not always about erecting a monument — it’s also about knitting the intangible fabric of…

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Alex Ford poses with a bouquet of foliage.

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1st impressions for new BISD teachers

The first day of school is a big day for everyone — parents, students and teachers alike.