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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…
Business
In-person sales drive local business on Bainbridge
In an era when online shopping has become ubiquitous for both large and small businesses, the Bainbridge Island…
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BI groups hold walk and talk to discuss king tide effects
A host of Bainbridge environmental organizations led a walk along the Eagle Harbor waterfront Dec. 8 to view…
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Council briefed on housing solutions ahead of 625 Winlsow decision
The Bainbridge Island City Council was reminded at its Dec. 2 meeting that the city “calls the shots”…
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Ferry group finds that BI route remains outlier in reliability
Systemwide, Washington State Ferries showed a strong performance in 2025 — but given what ferry advocates on its…
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Parks ‘level of service’ performing well, still room for improvement
As Bainbridge Island’s park district decides what to focus on in the next 25 years, an assessment of…
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Kitsap, BI and more join lawsuit against Trump for STO grant
A paved, mostly flat path connecting Western Washington may be intended for everyone’s use, but it could cost…
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Historic Preservation Commission will be revived, reduced
The city of Bainbridge Island’s Historic Preservation Commission, which has been vacant for a year and seven months,…
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BI updates list of home-compostable to-go containers
The Bainbridge Island City Council updated its list of restaurant takeout containers that must be home-compostable at its…
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BI coalition to take over management of Suyematsu Farms
Improvements and programming at Suyematsu Farms, a culturally valuable property in the center of Bainbridge Island that encapsulates…
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BISD testing for lead in drinking water
The Bainbridge Island School District has a new plan to address lead in its drinking fountains and sinks…
Life
Recipients of BCF’s Philanthropy Awards honored at ceremony
The Bainbridge Community Foundation, a philanthropic group dedicated to supporting Bainbridge Island programs and services, has announced the…
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Most of BI’s infrastructure is not ADA-compliant, report finds
The plan to improve public accessibility of Bainbridge Island’s streets, buildings and parks will be either accepted or…