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SEPA appeal that halted 625 Winslow Way project dismissed

The appeal heard ‘round the island is no more, ending a six-month pause on the saga of 625…

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Debbi and Paul Brainerd playfully dance at the podium during the organization’s 2024 Dinner in the Woods event.

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The lasting impact of Paul Brainerd’s dedicated work

Former tech entrepreneur Paul Brainerd was best known for his role in bringing computers to the public, but…

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BI to revive Environmental Technical Advisory Committee

The sun may rise again on the Environmental Technical Advisory Committee (ETAC), per a unanimous decision made by…

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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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King tide walk attendees stroll along the Waterfront Trail Dec. 8, next to an unusually high water level.

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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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Hilltop Meadow

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Hilltop Meadow could be next spot for controlled burn on BI

A coalition of public agencies and nonprofit organizations have teamed up to bring prescribed burns to more natural…

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Bull kelp

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Kitsap part of recovery effort for two Puget Sound marine species

Tribes, scientists and BI high school student help pass new law

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An event attendee surveys a pond during the City Nature Challenge in 2024.

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IslandWood conference sparks City Nature Challenge

Environmental education center IslandWood hosted its 21st Nature Counts! conference April 13, hosting over 50 people and 11…

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The existing culvert at the mouth of Cooper Creek.

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BI approves funding for Eagle Harbor fish passage

The Bainbridge Island City Council at its April 8 meeting accepted two grants and updated two contracts for…

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Christina Woolf holds a newt egg mass, with peppercorn-sized eggs suspended in a clear protective jelly.

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BI nonprofits conduct first amphibian surveys in Kitsap

This spring, there’s a different kind of egg hunt happening on Bainbridge Island — and anyone can join…

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Environmental groups launch campaign to buy BISD parkland

Two of Bainbridge Island’s conservation nonprofits have officially launched a fundraising campaign to purchase a segment of the…

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BI Parks looking into possible sword fern die-off at Ford Ward

An ailing “ubiquitous” plant on Bainbridge Island may be the city’s first-recorded instance of a mysterious disease.

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Brody Inslee, left, Sen. Drew Hanson, Grace Bonow, Garrett Kimzey, Matthew Borrevik, Cody Ogren and Morgan Houk.

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Neurodiverse parks work group presents success in Olympia

Something is growing in Bainbridge Island parks that could spread to the rest of the state by next…