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Donald “Swa” Francois gives Teo Malatesta a fade at an outdoor barbershop.

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Strong roots: Kitsap community supports Black hair care

Trey Field-Bennett, a Bainbridge High School student, describes himself as a “hat guy — but not by choice.”

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BISD leadership affirms protections for LGBTQ students

Despite a maelstrom from D.C., Washington students’ rights will remain intact, local leaders say.

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The new Peace Pole on Bainbridge Island drew a crowd of residents, community leaders and local officials.

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Kitsap’s 1st international Peace Pole planted on BI

One of Bainbridge Island’s busiest intersections will have a new message for travelers: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.”

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Matthew Knight performs a leaping high kick during a cheer routine.

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Bremerton, Bainbridge finish 1st and 2nd in state cheerleading

At the state championship battleground, Kitsap cheerleaders “bring it on.”

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‘Fix Our Ferries’ town halls return

The doors to the 2025 legislative session opened Jan. 13, and Kitsap County state Rep. Greg Nance of…

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Taiko performers from Seattle Kobon Taiko open the show with an introductory dance.

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BI festival again attracts thousands

The 35th annual Bainbridge Island Mochi Tsuki Festival attracted thousands of people Jan. 11, bringing out the confectioner,…

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Kitsap County’s favorite reads in 2024 are local at heart

The Kitsap Regional Library released its “Wrapped” list for 2024, a compilation of books that most captivated county…

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A Navy optometrist administers a slit lamp eye exam, a routine procedure that is difficult to obtain for United members in Kitsap County.

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Kitsap could lose last hospital in United negotiations

Patients are finding themselves in a care desert

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Brian MacWhorter picks corn from his patch at Suyematsu Farm.

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How BI, Vashon are handling ag history

Farmland is precious on an island. So how do you honor history while making use of such a…

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Tyler Shuey of the Review, left, accepts a proclamation from BI Mayor Joe Deets declaring Dec. 10 ‘Bainbridge Island Review Day’ in honor of the newspaper’s 100th anniversary.

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City declares ‘BI Review Day’ for newspaper’s 100th anniversary

The Bainbridge Island Review received a proclamation from the BI City Council at its meeting Dec. 10, declaring…

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Cars pass through the new roundabout at the intersection of West Port Madison Road and Highway 305.

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BI roundabouts among priciest DOT projects in county

The state Department of Transportation declared two roundabout projects on Bainbridge Island completed Nov. 27, ending construction that…

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Places to share a meal with neighbors on Thanksgiving

For many folks, the best part of Thanksgiving is sharing a warm hearty meal with loved ones. When…

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Fall food drives in Kitsap give back to all, even givers

As the holiday season approaches, thoughts turn to quality time with loved ones, the onset of cozy season,…

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Register for the Turkey Trot and help another household

Be sure to grab your bib this Thanksgiving — you won’t want to race without it.

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A pickleball player lines up for a return at the Founder’s Tournament in August.

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BI to host 1st indoor pickleball tournament

Registration is live for Bainbridge Island’s first indoor pickleball tournament, the Battle of the Paddles.

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11 of 45 films have local angle at 2nd BI film festival

Gray skies got you down? Try the silver screen.

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The first waterfall that graces Dickerson Creek.

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Salmon projects in Kitsap hook funding boost

Raising a family in Kitsap County is about to get easier — if you’re a coho salmon, that…

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Roundabout design for Highway 305 and NE Port Madison Road and NE Seabold Road. One is not available yet for the one at High School Road and Highway 305.

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Roundabout coming to High School Road at 305

If you thought the Madison Avenue construction was bad, just wait until 2027. High School Road is getting…

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Kaiser Permanente medical office building and urgent care facility in Silverdale.

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Kaiser urgent care reduces hours in Silverdale

Broken arm? Buckle up.

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About 200 people watch the Welcome Pole dedication ceremony Oct 9.

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Bainbridge welcomes tribal pole at Sound to Olympics Trail

About 200 people gave a warm welcome to a new piece of public art Oct. 9 that will…