Seabeck

Senior wide receiver/defensive back Jacob Keppert is one of many key players for the Eagles this season. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Klahowya football optimistic heading into season

SILVERDALE — You wouldn’t necessarily know it by their record, but the Eagles were in the thick of a playoff race most of the way… Continue reading

 

North Kitsap

Little Boston crash victim identified as Joseph D. Careaga

Careaga is the son of John D. Careaga, who was slain along with members of his family in February 2017

 

USS NIMITZ IN THE COMMUNITY

Nimitz sailors lend a helping hand to Seabeck llamas

Crew members from the Bremerton-docked aircraft carrier assist animal sanctuary’s rehab efforts.

 

Seabeck

Reward increased to $20,000 in Careaga murder case

Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound is offering a $4,000 reward; in addition, a donor has added $16,000

With photos of the Careaga family on display nearby, Kitsap County Sheriff Gary Simpson said each piece of evidence collected is bringing the case closer to being solved. (Nick Twietmeyer/Kitsap News Group)
CAREAGA MURDER CASE

Sheriff: ‘We will continue to be meticulous and persistent’ in Careaga murder investigation

Simpson says each piece of evidence collected is bringing the case closer to being solved

With photos of the Careaga family on display nearby, Kitsap County Sheriff Gary Simpson said each piece of evidence collected is bringing the case closer to being solved. (Nick Twietmeyer/Kitsap News Group)
Victor Franco was born at 9:48 a.m. and weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces. He is the son of Kaylah Durbin and Andrew Franco of Seabeck, and the grandson of Erica Malone and Dennis Durbin. (Contributed photo)
Seabeck

Seabeck baby is Kitsap Peninsula’s first in 2018

Victor Franco born Jan. 1 at Harrison Medical Center

Victor Franco was born at 9:48 a.m. and weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces. He is the son of Kaylah Durbin and Andrew Franco of Seabeck, and the grandson of Erica Malone and Dennis Durbin. (Contributed photo)
Careaga Murder Case

More information released in Careaga murder case

Person of interest identified; 911 caller states family members were shot

From left, the investigation continues into the murders of John Careaga, Johnathon Higgins, Christale Careaga, and Hunter Schaap. (Courtesy Careaga family)

Investigators will update public Jan. 11 about Careaga murder investigation

PORT ORCHARD — The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office will update the media Thursday about the investigation into the Careaga family murders of Jan. 27, 2017.… Continue reading

From left, the investigation continues into the murders of John Careaga, Johnathon Higgins, Christale Careaga, and Hunter Schaap. (Courtesy Careaga family)
Seabeck

Detective hopes film clip will spur new leads

Careaga murder case

Woman told detectives she strangled son to protect him

Mother charged with second-degree murder

Woman arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder in boy’s death

Autopsy planned today; hearing for suspect at 3 p.m.

Detective: ‘We believe we will make an arrest’ for Careaga murders

SILVERDALE — It’s been more than seven months since four members of a Seabeck family were murdered in two locations. An arrest will be made,… Continue reading

Put your gardening gloves on and show your appreciation to a disabled veteran

SEABECK — Kitsap residents will have an opportunity on Aug. 26 to put on their gardening gloves and hats and show their appreciation to a… Continue reading

Electrical cause of Misery Point structure fire

SEABECK — County Fire Marshal Dave Lynam determined the cause of a structure fire July 19 in the 9600 block of Misery Point Road NW… Continue reading

Two water rescues in two days

HOOD CANAL – Emergency personnel made two water rescues in two days this week in Kitsap County, reminders that while our local waters are beautiful,… Continue reading

Investigators say they know identity of ‘person of interest’ in Careaga murders

SILVERDALE — The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office released store video footage late June 6 of a man investigators believe is connected to the murders of… Continue reading

Sheriff’s Office says video shows ‘person of interest’ in Careaga murders

SILVERDALE – The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office released store video footage late June 6 of a man investigators believe is connected to the murders of… Continue reading

Careaga murders: Nearly four months later, the investigation continues

Detective Lt. Earl Smith: ‘I am very optimistic that this is a solvable case’

County purchases flagger devices to increase safety, efficiency in public works

BREMERTON — Kitsap County has purchased a new tool to help improve safety in construction zones. The county recently purchased two automated flagger assistance devices… Continue reading

Detective: Someone out there has key information about the Careaga murders

PORT ORCHARD — Based on the investigation so far, sheriff’s Detective Lt. Earl Smith believes there are other people out there that have information —… Continue reading