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Bainbridge Review named one of Northwest's best newspapers

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:00 PDT

The Bainbridge Island Review was named one of the best non-daily newspapers in the Pacific Northwest in the 2012 Society of Professional Journalists Northwest Excellence in Journalism Contest.

Bainbridge blotter | Drunk driver vows she's 'going to beat this'

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:00 PDT

Selected reports from the Bainbridge Island Police Department blotter.

Troop 1565 installs 100th Eagle Scout

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:00 PDT

Bradley Mowell is Troop 1565’s 100th Eagle Scout. He has earned his Eagle rank during the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Year.

Upskirt photographer sentenced to four months in jail

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:00 PDT

The Bainbridge Island man arrested for taking videos and photographs under the skirts of unsuspecting young women has been sentenced to four months in jail.

Bainbridge hires new building inspector

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:00 PDT

The city of Bainbridge Island has hired a new building inspector and plans examiner to join its planning department.

Bainbridge Island police arrest alleged liquor thief

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:00 PDT

Michael Alofa Siva, 25, was arrested at the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal after he allegedly stole bottles of liquor from the Safeway on High School Road.

Ethic board tosses out complaint against councilwoman

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The complaint against Councilwoman Sarah Blossom was denied on the grounds it was highly speculative.

New landscaping at Wilkes Elementary damaged by tent caterpillar infestation

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:00 PDT

An infestation of tent caterpillars on the newly landscaped grounds of Captain Charles Wilkes Elementary School has prompted school officials to use a mixture of insecticide and organic tea to wipe out the destructive insects.

Bainbridge blotter | Tip jar bandit

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Selected reports from the Bainbridge Island Police Department blotter.

Work starts on Island Rock Gym

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:00 PDT

Construction has started on the Island Rock Gym in the Coppertop Loop business park.

Stay safe out there: Outdoorsman offers advice

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Steve Sutorius, owner of the local outdoor shop Wildernest, and Jeff Ozimek of Bainbridge parks, will give the talk “Staying Safe in the Great Outdoors” at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the Bainbridge Public Library.

Two sets of Spartans to state in tennis

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Bainbridge High qualified two boys doubles teams to the 3A State Tennis Tournament in Kennewick on May 24-25.

Bainbridge tracksters win big in Metro tourney

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Several Spartans claimed conference titles at the Metro League Finals late last week at Lower Woodland Park in Seattle.

Spartans end state run short

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Lake Sammamish ended the Spartans’ quest for another state title in girls lacrosse Tuesday with a stunning upset at Marymoor Park in Redmond.

Spartans win out in wildcard play, head to state

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:01 PDT

Cinderella made it to the ball, after all. The Bainbridge Spartans girls water polo team continued its improbably one-season turnaround by qualifying for the state tournament.

Spartans win Metro championship in baseball, advance to state playoffs

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:01 PDT

That was quite a bus ride home, no doubt. The Bainbridge Spartans are headed to the state 3A baseball tournament after the team beat O’Dea 14-6 to win the Metro League championship.

Nitsche claims seventh at nationals

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Bainbridge Islander Claire Nitsche competed alongside national equestrian riders this month and finished in the top 10 in the country.

Spartans JV lacrosse team ends with perfect record

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:01 PDT

In an epic “Battle of the Islands,” the Bainbridge girls junior varsity lacrosse team finished first out the season against Mercer Island with a 11-8 win.

Bainbridge U12 Blue wins Washington Youth Soccer State Cup

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:01 PDT

The cup belongs to Bainbridge. Bainbridge Island FC’s U12 boys soccer team won the Washington Youth Soccer State Cup by stringing together two back-to-back gut-check victories against Seattle United Samba and Eastside FC to win the state title.

Spartans overwhelm Lancers in LAX matchup

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The Bainbridge girls lacrosse team and defending state champs began their run at another state championship Monday evening with an overwhelming 18-1 win over Kennedy.

The Dive Sessions return with Ethan J. Perry

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Ethan J. Perry plays at 9 p.m. Wednesdays at The Island Grill.

Bainbridge book club looks at Per Petterson novel

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The Bainbridge Library Book Group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the library.

Little ones can have fun with stories and songs at Preschool Storytime

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Preschool Storytime is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the Bainbridge Public Library.

BSO season finale presents new work

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The Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra presents “Symphonic Metamorphosis” on Friday, May 31 and Sunday, June 2 at Bainbridge Performing Arts.

Get cozy at the library on PJ Night

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The Bainbridge Public Library presents Pajama Night at 6 p.m. Tuesdays, May 21 and 28.

Bainbridge Public Library hosts Baby Storytime

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Baby Storytime returns to the Bainbridge Public Library at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21.

Wales talks agents at next roundtable

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:01 PDT

The next Field’s End Writers’ Roundtable will focus on the business side of writing.

Artist circle for teens meets today

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Teens will gather for an artist circle for the early release Monday program at 2 p.m. Monday, May 20 at the Bainbridge Public Library.

Toddler Storytime returns to the Bainbridge Library

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Toddler Storytime returns to the Bainbridge Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 20.

Fiction novel finds a setting in scientific history

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Bernadette Pajer is back again with her Professor Bradshaw Mysteries.

Bainbridge businessman joins Kitsap Bank board

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:02 PDT

A Bainbridge Island businessman has joined the board of directors for Kitsap Bank.

BASE lecture series continues with Jamie Workman

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:02 PDT

Jamie Workman will give the talk “The Future of Water” at the next edition of the Building a Sustainable Economy (BASE) lecture series at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 17 at the Bainbridge Library.

Close to Home | By Joel Sackett

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:02 PDT

Children learn in different ways and in different places.

Bainbridge’s Island Sounder seniors are raring to ‘Play ball!’ | SENIOR OUTLOOK

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:02 PDT

It’s spring. Have you grabbed your mitt yet and headed out to Rotary Park to join the Island Sounders softball team?

Baby season has arrived at the West Sound Wildlife Shelter | ISLAND WILDLIFE

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:02 PDT

The West Sound Wildlife Shelter has welcomed our first baby patients of the year: three tiny squirrels, a baby bunny and two darling baby rock doves.

Distribution of Canoe Ridge wines increased | NW Wines

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:02 PDT

Canoe Ridge Vineyard is back, thanks to a Seattle company that rescued the longtime Walla Walla winery.

Own a piece of history | Kitsap Week

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Port Gamble is selling some artifacts May 18 to make way for expansion of the general store.

Bugs can bring out the best in bird watching | Kitsap Birding

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:02 PDT

It’s more poetic to rhapsodize about May flowers, but the real reason many of our songbirds fly north each spring is bugs.

Rainier Wine comes from humble beginnings | NW Wines

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:02 PDT

When Damian Davis launched Rainier Wine in 2005, his focus was on producing California wine. Now, the Florida native has created a label that showcases Washington and offers high quality at a great value.

Sweat and scenery | Kitsap Week

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:02 PDT

Riders from 16 states test their mettle on North Kitsap’s trails

Antiques and appraisals May 11, 12 at Fairgrounds | Kitsap Week

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:02 PDT

The Kitsap County Historical Society and Puget Sound Genealogical Society present the annual Kitsap Antique Show May 11 and 12 in Presidents Hall, Kitsap County Fairgrounds.

Gluten Free Foodies

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Today's cartoon for Thursday, May 23

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Today's cartoon is by Nate Beeler, The Columbus Dispatch.

Today's cartoon for Wednesday, May 22

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Today's cartoon is by Nate Beeler, The Columbus Dispatch.

Today's cartoon for Tuesday, May 21

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Today's cartoon is by Dario Castillejos, Diario La Crisis.

Is Bainbridge Island's updated Shoreline Managemen

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A different kind of vote | IN OUR OPINION

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The question was bound to come up sooner or later.

Today's cartoon for Monday, May 20

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Today's cartoon is by Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune.

Today's cartoon for Sunday, May 19

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Today's cartoon is by John Darkow, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri.

Today's cartoon for Saturday, May 18

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Today's cartoon is by Rick McKee, The Augusta Chronicle.

Today's cartoon for Friday, May 17

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Today's cartoon is by David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star.

Today's cartoon for Thursday, May 16

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Today's cartoon is by Bill Schorr, Cagle Cartoons.

Local mail delivery: The Pony Express it’s not | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:04 PDT

To the editor: I recently learned that the Postal Service has demanded that dogs no longer be allowed to be tethered outside the doors of Island Fitness between the hours of noon and 5 p.m., due the mail carrier feeling threatened by the possibility of a dog breaking loose and attacking.

Bainbridge supports Wounded Warriors | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:04 PDT

To the editor: On Saturday, April 13, Bainbridge Islanders and others were “front and center” in supporting the National Wounded Warriors Project.

Current school structure is what works best | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:04 PDT

To the editor: Our family moved to Bainbridge more than 35 years ago, with the quality of the schools being a major factor in our decision.

Let’s work together to bust the blooms now | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:04 PDT

To the editor: The yellow flowers of Scotch broom are back! Please join the Weed Warriors, Noxious Weed Advisors, Bainbridge Island Land Trust, Student Conservation Corp, city of Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge parks and Sustainable Bainbridge in busting the bloom!

Sunrise Drive is not a speedway | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:04 PDT

To the editor: Motorists seem to think they are on Highway 305, or, perhaps Daytona, as they come barreling up and down Sunrise Drive in way too much haste for those riding bikes, walking dogs, wildlife, and homeowners trying to retrieve their mail.

Bainbridge supports benefit jump rope show | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:04 PDT

To the editor: On behalf of the Bainbridge Island Rope Skippers, and the One World One Rope organization, we wanted to thank all of those who donated and came out to support One World One Rope One Night.

Thank you from Camp Siberia-Kitezh | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:04 PDT

To the editor: On Friday, April 26, we officially launched “Camp Siberia-Kitezh.”

Catholics should hold all politicians to account for supporting abortion | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:04 PDT

To the editor: The trial of Kermit Gosnell keeps the issue of abortion in the news. The sheer gruesome barbarism of Gosnell's acts did not dissuade President Obama from speaking at a Planned Parenthood fundraising gala.

Lacrosse club gives community its gratitude | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:04 PDT

To the editor: The Bainbridge Island Girls Lacrosse Club wishes to thank the many friends and families who supported the club’s recent compost and potting soil sale, fondly known around the club as our “dirt sale” fundraiser.

Hilltop is not ready for the history books | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:51:04 PDT

To the editor: Hilltop, which has grown to 36 acres, is the property connecting the east and west portions of the Grand Forest. It is a treasure that has already been enjoyed by hundreds.