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An updated look at the Wintergreen housing development.

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Phase 2 of Wintergreen housing project finally moves forward

The last half of Bainbridge Island’s first mixed-income development of single-family homes is ready to move forward, almost…

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A rendering of the affordable housing project.

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New affordable housing development breaks ground near Winslow

Nonprofit Housing Resources Bainbridge broke ground on its first development in almost 10 years Aug. 6: a new…

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A look at the proposed zoning boundaries for the Winslow Subarea, including changes to its mini-neighborhood districts.

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BI to allow planners to assess Winslow for affordable, middle housing

Density is on Winslow’s doorstep — or so it would appear to some residents.

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The 4th annual Putt-Putt Clash event took place at Coppertop Park July 26.

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4th annual Putt-Putt Clash a hole-in-one for BI

Where can you play “Mad Max”-style pinball, race to catch a ferry, and explore the depths of the…

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BISD approves to put supplemental levy on Nov. ballot

A new state law could accelerate the Bainbridge Island School District’s financial recovery, but it will be up…

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Local TV pilot ‘Finding Chaz’ has first screening on BI

Coming soon to a streaming service or theater near you — a story about growing up on Bainbridge.

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BI groundwater plan moves forward, despite criticism

An embattled piece of long-term city planning just took a major step forward — but it may not…

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The estuarine habitat at the mouth of Manzanita Creek, where it flows into Little Manzanita Bay.

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Over $10 million in state grants awarded to Kitsap natural spaces

Environmental and outdoor recreation groups in Kitsap County received over $10 million in grants and sponsor matches from…

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BICCC has a wide open field for students to play in.

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New outdoor preschool on BI to open this fall

A new preschool will open this fall on Bainbridge Island, which aims to introduce students to the classic…

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McRitchie smiles and gestures toward her calculations, displaying stitches on her thumb from a pole-vaulting accident.

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Community steps up to support former BHS student’s research at Harvard

Harvard student and recent Bainbridge High School graduate Ella McRitchie is quintessential Ivy League material — she is…

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A volunteer sorts carrots during a delivery to Helpline House.

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Local orgs in Kitsap step up in wake of food assistance cuts

Food banks in Kitsap County may have a lifeline, despite decimating federal cuts to food assistance programs.

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BI Council discusses solid waste management, may review laws

After a request by Councilmember Joe Deets in early July, the Bainbridge Island City Council heard a presentation…

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The top of the radio tower at Strawberry Hill Park.

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BI Parks begins retrofitting radio tower for emergency use

An earthquake, fire or storm can shake the firmaments and create chaos, but if the park district and…