Bainbridge Island

As many as 13 vessels could be replaced by 2040. (WSDOT/Courtesy photo)

State plans for increase in Kitsap ferry usage

Ridership on Washington State Ferries is expected to grow by 30 percent by 2040, and that means changes are expected for all Kitsap routes. The… Continue reading

 

‘An armchair trip around the world’

Comprised of two married couples, the Strompettes feature distinct music and stories

 

Logan O’Neil pitched three innings for the Trojans and also went 2-for-4 at the plate with two doubles. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Prep Sports

Sports Roundup: Olympic offense leads comeback over Spanaway Lake

North Kitsap, Central Kitsap, Klahowya baseball teams were also victorious on Monday

 

UPDATE | Police shooting came after earlier emergency call to Ordway Elementary parking lot

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — A man was shot by a Bainbridge Island police officer in downtown Winslow at the end of a short police pursuit Wednesday… Continue reading

Bainbridge Island

Change, yes. But positive? No

I was surprised to learn from Mr. Bethel that we can “celebrate significant and positive changes” of the 2017 Trump presidency (“The White House as… Continue reading

Bainbridge Island

Power out to more than 5,100 customers on Bainbridge Island

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — More than 5,100 Puget Sound Energy customers on Bainbridge Island have been without power since 11:53 a.m. today. Power to a small… Continue reading

Jason Canfield pounds the mochi with a mallet at the instruction of mochi master Shoichio Sugiyama. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
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Bainbridge rings in a new year at Mochi Tsuki

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — It’s a rainy January morning, sweet rice is being steamed over the fire and the familiar cries of Shoichi Sugiyama are coming… Continue reading

Jason Canfield pounds the mochi with a mallet at the instruction of mochi master Shoichio Sugiyama. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
<em>Olympic senior Kiki Mitchell looks to go up for a basket against Bainbridge’s Anna Kozlosky and Grace Carson (right). Bainbridge won the game 56-43. </em>Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group

Bainbridge tops Olympic, 56-43 | Girls basketball

Sophomore guard Olivia Wikstrom led Bainbridge with 21 points

<em>Olympic senior Kiki Mitchell looks to go up for a basket against Bainbridge’s Anna Kozlosky and Grace Carson (right). Bainbridge won the game 56-43. </em>Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group

Candlelight vigil for 15-year-old Bainbridge teen

Found dead of apparent suicide near Bainbridge High School

Sad ending to search for missing teen

‘Audrey has been found, but not under the circumstances we all hoped for’

Police, community searching for missing teen

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — Audrey Hickey is described as a “gentle, kind soul,” someone given to writing thank you notes to servers at restaurants when dining… Continue reading

Bainbridge Public Library celebrates new look

The renvoations cost $1.3 million in privately-raised funds.

Bainbridge Fire Department celebrates 75 years with pancakes

Breakfast and fire truck rides were among the highlights.

Yoshiko Nakata | Passages

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — Yoshiko Nakata, 91, went home to be with her Savior on Sept. 19, 2017 at Madrona House. Family and friends are invited… Continue reading

Ila Gayle Barnett | Passages

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — Ila Gayle Barnett passed away Sept. 9, 2017 at her residence on Bainbridge Island, with her family by her side. She was… Continue reading

Flotilla protests Rich Passage fish pens

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — Opponents to fish farming protested Sept. 16 in Rich Passage, the site of pens of non-native Atlantic salmon farmed by Cooke Aquaculture.… Continue reading

League of Women Voters candidate forums begin on Sept. 28 | 2017 Election

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League of Women Voters candidate forums begin on Sept. 28 | 2017 Election

BREMERTON — The League of Women Voters of Kitsap has scheduled a series of candidate forums from Sept. 28 to Oct. 11. The forums will… Continue reading

Meet Port Orchard’s fuzzy new politicians at Aug. 29 ‘Kitty Hall’

PORT ORCHARD — From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 29, there’ll be all new politicians in the Port Orchard City Hall, and though they… Continue reading

SIX OFFICERS RETURN TO DUTY

Authorities ID eight police officers involved in fatal shooting in Eagle Harbor

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — The eight police officers who were involved in the fatal shooting of Robert D. Yeiser were identified by their respective police departments… Continue reading