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BI Council names city’s top priorities for 2026 legislature

City of Bainbridge Island leaders have chosen three main priorities for this legislative session, but as the state…

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Kitsap leaders ask Inslee for move to Phase 2

Letter says problems with regional approach, metrics are unfair

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New mass vaccination clinic opens at Kitsap Transit’s Gateway Center

Another large vaccination clinic has opened in Kitsap County at Kitsap Transit’s Gateway Center in west Bremerton.

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Plan made to help school personnel get COVID vaccinations

Includes up to 20 vaccination locations statewide

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Kitsap indoor climbing facilities to reopen Monday following new state guidelines

Michele Lang owns Insight Climbing & Movement on Bainbridge and Bremerton

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Indoor climbing facilities push for reopening, citing COVID data

Insight Climbing & Movement owner Michele Lang is part of statewide effort

Additional $600 in unemployment assistance set to end July 25

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Additional $600 in unemployment assistance set to end July 25

State employment agencies distribute benefits but don’t have authority over benefits extension

Washington State Parks ‘roofed accommodations’ now available for rent

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Washington State Parks ‘roofed accommodations’ now available for rent

Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Parks & Recreation District cabins also available for rent

DSHS to furlough some employees, reduce hours at all statewide agencies

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DSHS to furlough some employees, reduce hours at all statewide agencies

Furloughs and reduced office hours to take effect June 29 through July 20

If schools meet health guidelines, they will likely be open for the fall officials say

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If schools meet health guidelines, they will likely be open for the fall officials say

Schools will consider split schedules with distance learning, phased-in openings and remote learning

State will provide additional food benefits during school closures

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State will provide additional food benefits during school closures

The Pandemic EBT will be made available to those with free or reduced-price meal programs

Ecology director criticizes changes to Clean Water Act

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Ecology director criticizes changes to Clean Water Act

EPA’s new rule would prevent states from protecting water quality within their borders