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Fort Ward Community Hall

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BI Parks acquires Fort Ward Community Hall

Ownership of one of the oldest structures on Bainbridge Island has changed hands.

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A packed house filled the BI Planning Commission meeting Sept. 11.

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BI planners vote to move forward Winslow affordable housing project

Call it what you want — an eyesore or an asset — the proposed housing development at 625…

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Parks district receives mixed messages from public in survey

At its Aug. 21 meeting, the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District revealed initial returns from its…

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First looks at Winslow housing typology: apartments to ADUs

The vision of the population-dense Winslow of the future took a step closer to reality at the special…

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BISD to review its tech policy to account for AI use

The Bainbridge Island School District has begun reviewing its policies around student use of electronics to reflect the…

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Bainbridge High School

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BISD approves 2025-26 budget, adds staff last minute

The Bainbridge Island School District passed its budget for the upcoming school year at its Aug. 28 meeting,…

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A knight figurine on a steed.

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New board game lounge on BI has something for every player

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a dragon for an afternoon? Now you can find out.

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BI author debuts new book, a ‘grown-up version’ of her first novel

Susan Wiggs started writing about “bad kids” when she was eight years old. She never stopped searching for…

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City, parks district reviewing ADA transition plans

Bainbridge Island residents celebrated the accomplishments of the disability rights movement July 26, but despite making strides, the…

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How Bainbridge Island is talking about Gaza

Where are conversations about the war happening?

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Drop-out recruitment program offered at BHS this fall

A new school in Bremerton made headlines Aug. 4 when it revamped a program that brought teen and…

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Some wildflowers grow in one of BIMPRD’s established meadows.

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Bee-friendly meadow updates coming to Battle Point Park

Starting next spring, Battle Point Park is going bee-friendly.

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Initial renderings show the new and improved Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center entrance from Bjune Drive SE.

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Renderings of new BI Senior Center show wide range of amenities

The first renderings of the new Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center are ready, announced BI architect Charlie Wenzlau…