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ShareNet welcomes volunteer coordinator

In June, Tammie Tippie joined ShareNet staff as volunteer coordinator. ShareNet has about 40 active volunteers as well…

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Pie in the Park coming to Kingston Aug. 10

Join us for one of Kingston’s highlight events—Pie in the Park—celebrating its 15th year, Aug. 10 in Village…

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Dancer Rika Rossing.

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New Performance Art group in Poulsbo sets 1st fundraiser

A new Performance Art group, SER ARTE, established in February by Poulsbo’s Nicole Romine, a world-class professional dancer,…

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One of the pieces in the Showcase.

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BIMA Block Party celebrates 10th anniversary

A free BIMA Block Party featuring art and music will take place from noon to 9:30 p.m. Aug.…

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Rules for boating around huge ships

Last month we reported that racing sailboats blocked a huge ship enroute to Seattle. The boats broke federal…

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3 firefighters pass probationary period

Hired in May 2022 to fill vacancies created by retirements and promotions, three firefighters have completed their probationary…

Susan Goodwin speaks with the Nelson family who traveled from Kalispell, MT to pick up the canoe to return it to the Conrad Mansion Museum. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Returning canoe to family she bought it from 40 years ago

Forty years ago, Susan Goodwin spotted an old canvas-covered wood canoe at a garage sale on Bainbridge Island…

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Kendall Runyan, left, is stunned as she is crowned on stage.

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CK’s Runyan crowned International United Miss Junior Teen

Kendall Runyan is a cheerleader, does volunteer nonprofit work setting up free Little Lending Libraries, is a sophomore…

The Treehouse Cafe is located in Lynwood Center at the south end of Bainbridge Island. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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There’s more nightlife in Kitsap County than you might think

If you’re wondering where the best nightlife is on Bainbridge Island look no further than right across Agate…

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Adkins’ Badonkadonking to Bremerton for 100th Kitsap Fair

Legendary country music artist Trace Adkins will perform at 5 p.m. Aug. 27 at the 100th anniversary of…

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BCF awards record $606K to 65 nonprofits

Bainbridge Community Foundation’s 2023 Community Grants Cycle awarded a record $605,975 to local nonprofits, exceeding the previous high…

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Foundation buys Bremerton’s historic Roxy Theatre

The Roxy Bremerton Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting arts and culture, has acquired the historic 1941 movie…

A deer takes a selfie while eating in front of a wildlife camera. Bloedel Reserve courtesy photos

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Bloedel studying wildlife at nature preserve

While gardeners and horticulturalists travel to the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island there’s more to see than plants…

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Charles Schmid.

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BI waterfront trail to get new name July 7

Celebrate the dedication of the Charles Schmid Waterfront Trail at 11 a.m. July 7 at Shannon Drive in…

This courtesy photo taken by Skip Walter was ironically taken at Wing Point. It shows a bald eagle watching stranded sailors on a sandbar. It was taken from Pritchard Park.

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The Bainbridge Island Public Piano on-site at the Town & Country Market on Winslow Way. Tricia Corsetti courtesy photo

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‘Public piano’ in tune with BI experience

Years ago while traveling, Bruce White had a musical experience encountering a “public piano.”

John Ellis plays Trinculo and Gary Fetterplace is Stephano in "The Tempest." Bainbridge Performing Arts presents William Shakepeare's play June 22 through July 9 at the Bloedel Reserve. For tickets call 206-842-8569. BPA Courtesy Photo

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The Tempest

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Fathoms O’ Fun festival, parade set for June 24-25

We are in need of volunteers as many would like to retire

Fathoms O’ Fun chair Sharron King is ready for work as the 2023 Concerts by the Bay series begins. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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King, the face of Fathoms, to step down after 34 years

It was 1989 when “new kid on the block” Sharron King, who had just moved to South Kitsap,…

Last year's float in its hometown parade. Sharron King Courtesy photo

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Fathoms O’ Fun Festival coming up

The activities of Fathoms O Fun are back in full swing, and the 54th annual Grand Parade is…