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Utility rate discounts for low-income BI residents start in January

The Bainbridge Island City Council adopted an expansion to its discounted utility rate schedule at its Dec. 9…

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BI Council approves utility rate increases

Water may fall from the sky, but it won’t be cheap anymore for some Bainbridge Island residents.

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BI utility rate hikes may be inevitable, Public Works says

About one-third of Bainbridge Island residents using the city’s water, stormwater and sewer provider may see a rate…

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The pirate ship sits in water at Fay Bainbridge Park.

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Water conservation group calls for more public input on BI

A new group on Bainbridge Island has begun hosting public information sessions about the city’s plans for growth,…

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BI residents consider the impacts of potential growth during a Q&A session at the Comprehensive Plan Open House.

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BI Comp Plan: Reactions from ‘offensive’ to ‘opportunity’

It’s “offensive,” it’s “concerning,” it’s a “vision,” it’s an “opportunity” — it’s a routine government document.

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