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Horse owners, riders, veterinarians, local farm owners and pony club members gathered Jan.11 at the Poulsbo Fire Station for a free equine nutrition seminar hosted by the Bainbridge Island Pony Club.

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Horse lovers learn about getting more bang for buck

It may have sounded like a pun, but CHS Northwest equine nutrition consultant Crystal White was serious when…

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A number of people turned out for the trail’s ribbon-cutting.

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New hiking trail showcases Bainbridge’s bucolic scenery

Hikers can take a stroll through Bainbridge Island history and celebrate the harvest season along its newest recreational…

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An acrylic painting by Sydni Sterling.

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BI tour welcomes new artists Aug. 9-11

The 24th annual Summer Studio Tour on Bainbridge Island takes place Aug. 9-11, as 47 artists will be…

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Peggy and Ronald Booth on their wedding day in 1960.

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All they need is love — for 63 years

Love is on the breeze for Bainbridge Island, but it’s the wind in the sails for this longtime…

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Not everyone is a fan of electronic devices customers fill out right in front of the server.

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Tip on tipping: Pressure, proliferation leading to fatigue

An increasing number of businesses seem to be hitting up customers for tips – at the expresso stand,…

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Fanny band members Alice de Buhr, Jean Milliken, Nickey Barclay and June Milliken pose for photos.

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BI photographer documented Fanny rock group

When filmmaker Bobbi Jo Hart stumbled upon an all-woman 1970s rock band and decided to make a documentary,…

Post commander Gary Sakuma presents Young with a 70-year membership pin. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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BI man honored for serving 70 years with American Legion

Donald Young talked about the irony of being stationed in Greenland during the Korean War after he accepted…

Stanley Sanchez directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the USS Nimitz. Courtesy Photos

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Local veteran builds business career following service

Life after military service can be a challenge for many veterans, but one local one has taken it…

Keaton Blair camping in the snowy Cascade mountains this summer on his Pacific Crest Trail trek. Courtesy Photos

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Happy Pacific Crest Trails to BI hiker

Keaton Blair, 23, was born and raised on Bainbridge Island and is hiking from Canada to Mexico on…

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Pictures from Wildcat.

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‘Wildcat’ film to be shown on BI

The film “Wildcat” will be shown Nov. 12 at the Historic Lynwood Theatre followed by a question and…

Lena O’Neill Caine and Michele Muffoletto pet and comb Miles during a session. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Relax with goats at this therapeutic farm

During COVID-19, a former Bainbridge Island educator created a therapeutic farm where people can relax in a peaceful…

This buck takes a lick from a bird feeder in the backyard of Carrie Griffis of Port Orchard. Courtesy Photo

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Buck bird?

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Jane Landry, head librarian for Sustainable Bainbridge Zero Waste Flatware Lending Library, shows off a plate from the collection of items available to community members. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Borrowing better than buying; check out lending library

Did you know that the Rotary Auction staff can use up to 600 forks in one day? That’s…

Gregg Olsen stands in front of the Olalla Bay Market. Courtesy Photos

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Olalla community works to save fire-damaged store

A nightmare for the husband-and-wife owners of the Olalla Bay Market began when they were awakened by a…

Sophia and her mom, Shayla Anderson of Mukilteo, pick flowers at Fat Turnip Farms in Eglon. Steve Powell/North Kitsap Herald Photos

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Fall colors in North Kitsap

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A monthly picnic is held for the Bremerton homeless population, thanks to the efforts of Kimmy Siebens and other volunteers.                                Photo courtesy Bremerton Bremerton Homeless Community Coalition Facebook page

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Homeless picnic set for June 19

The picnic is 5 p.m. June 19 at Evergreen Park, 1500 Park Ave., Bremerton, by the 9/11 Memorial.

Gordon Walgren

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Long-time Port of Bremerton attorney Gordon Walgren passes away March 13

Community invited to attend public memorial service 1 p.m. April 8 at Kitsap Golf and Country Club.

<em>Robert and Carolynn Perkins accept a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of Robert’s father, Roscoe Perkins.</em>                                Michelle Beahm/Kitsap News Group

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Tuskegee Airmen pilot posthumously awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Roscoe Perkins logged nearly 400 flight hours during his years of service, Jan. 1944 and Feb. 1946.

Steven Strachan, chief of the Bremerton Police Department since 2013, becomes executive director of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs on Jan. 1.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Strachan leaving Bremerton police for new opportunity

“I have a really intense interest in working to move law enforcement forward”

Sean Delaire, founder of Left Right Straight, works on the complete renovation of the nonprofit’s new headquarters. Michelle Beahm/Kitsap News Group

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Left Right Straight renovating new headquarters

Offices will be ‘open and friendly’