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Protesters held waterproof signs to battle the weather at the corner of Highway 305 and Winslow Way Jan. 6.

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Rainy, cold weather doesn’t deter Jan. 6 protesters on BI

About 40 people attended the annual Jan. 6 protest at the corner of Winslow Way and Highway 305,…

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Rep. Greg Nance as he crosses the Mississippi River on his record-breaking run.

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Rep. Nance breaks another record with run along Mississippi River

Representative Greg Nance (D-Bainbridge Island) of the 23rd Legislative District broke another world record this fall, once again…

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Business leader pitches AI assistance for new BI city manager

There will be some big shoes to fill at city hall following Bainbridge Island city manager Blair King’s…

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Greatest share of Kitsap population growth? Migrants

The 2025 state population data is out, and like most of Washington, Kitsap cities and towns are growing…

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Ollie Pedersen holds the homemade giant paper clip and a picket sign with the Norwegian flag.

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BI couple shows solidarity for democracy with paperclips

It’s a simple symbol for a simple message: no hate, and no kings.

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A Swainson’s thrush perched on a branch in Western Washington.

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Kitsap organizations assessing forest health by recording birds

If you’re out walking in the forested areas of Kitsap County, tread lightly and speak softly — there…

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Winslow Subarea Plan up for council approval this spring

After about a year, the plan for the future of Winslow is almost done, and a draft will…

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Grand Forest trail system.

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Trails on BI could be designated by type of recreation

Bainbridge Islanders love their trails, and the park district has a vision for a robust trail network —…

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Lead found in BI school water sources, testing to continue

An echo of COVID-related disruptions to schools is being addressed at the Bainbridge Island School District, but it’s…

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Students at Summitview Elementary in Yakima take a look at their finished work in the mural they created with Mesolini Glass Studios.

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Bainbridge glass artists create mural with Yakima school

Two pioneering Bainbridge Island artists helped bring to life a vision of the Yakima River Valley through a…

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The Washington State Capitol in Olympia.

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BI Council names city’s top priorities for 2026 legislature

City of Bainbridge Island leaders have chosen three main priorities for this legislative session, but as the state…

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A curb demonstrating ADA compliance on Bainbridge Island.

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BI adopts ADA plan, $3.6 million in fixes to start

The Bainbridge Island City Council adopted, via consent agenda, a citywide transition plan at its Dec. 9 meeting…

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Utility rate discounts for low-income BI residents start in January

The Bainbridge Island City Council adopted an expansion to its discounted utility rate schedule at its Dec. 9…