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Branch out, do research before planting urban tree

Don’t go out on a limb when planting a tree.

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Lynwood plan upsets many, but it’s just an idea

The age-old question has been answered: Which came first, the chicken or the egg?

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Reducing speed limits discussed at BI council meeting

When Simon and Garfunkel wrote the 59th Street Bridge Song in 1966 they could have been thinking of…

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Get your ballots in by Aug. 2

Voters have until Aug. 2 to turn or mail in their Primary Election ballots.

Transportation Benefit District funds pay for road improvements such as those on Madison Avenue. File Photo

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Car tabs may cost more in BI to help transportation

Ground-breaking June 3 on new police-court facility

Like many police departments nationwide, Bainbridge Island is down a few officers and looking for men and women to join their team. Courtesy Photo

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BI police reputation better than elsewhere

Police have been subjected to criticism nationwide the past few years, but locally only 10 complaints were filed…

A Scout clean up the sign at Bethany Lutheran Church on Bainbridge Island. Courtesy Photo

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Affordable housing continues to be contentious issue

It might take heavenly intervention for Bainbridge Island to come up with an affordable housing ordinance.

BHS juniors Olivia O’Rourke, Rain Malzahn and Laura Carrillo walk to lunch Tuesday. They are adjusting to the change by wearing or removing their masks as they feel comfortable.

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Now we remember what we look like without masks

“Oh, now I remember what you look like.”

The congregation at Bethany Lutheran Church has been hoping to put affordable housing on the property for 20 years. Courtesy Photo

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HRB leader: Ease affordable housing restrictions

When Phedra Elliott talks, people listen.

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Compromise made on affordable housing density

The Bainbridge Island Planning Commission voted 3-2 last week to allow Bethany Lutheran Church to build 21 homes…

Poulsbo Recreation and Events Center. Courtesy illustration

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Solid waste not consistent with other BI policy

Bainbridge has a big foot.

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Appropriate use of police force debated

The amount of force a police officer uses must be “proportional and reasonable,” a bill approved recently by…

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Statewide COVID restrictions begin to relax

With data indicating a decline in cases and COVID-19 related cases and hospitalizations, the state is entering a…