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Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue, as well as Bremerton and Navy Region Northwest fire departments, battled a structure fire July 19 in the 9600 block of Misery Point Road NW.                                Photo courtesy CKFR

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Electrical cause of Misery Point structure fire

SEABECK — County Fire Marshal Dave Lynam determined the cause of a structure fire July 19 in the…

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Two water rescues in two days

HOOD CANAL – Emergency personnel made two water rescues in two days this week in Kitsap County, reminders…

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office released store video footage late June 6 of a man investigators believe is connected to the murders of four members of a Seabeck family. (Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office)

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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…

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office released store video footage late June 6 of a man investigators believe is connected to the murders of four members of a Seabeck family. (Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office)

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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…

From left, John D. Careaga, Johnathon F. Higgins, Christale Lynn Careaga, and Hunter E. Schaap. (Courtesy the Careaga family)

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Careaga murders: Nearly four months later, the investigation continues

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

The Kitsap County Public Works Department purchased two automated flagger assistance devices for $34,000. The devices are supposed to increase safety for public works employees, and increase efficiency throughout the department.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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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.

From left, John D. Careaga, Johnathon F. Higgins, Christale Lynn Careaga, and Hunter E. Schaap. (Courtesy / Jacob Careaga)

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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…

A 23-year-old Silverdale man was arrested Feb. 21 on suspicion of first-degree murder in the death of a man found on a Seabeck road over the weekend, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department announced on social media. A 20-year-old Kingston woman was arrested and booked on suspicion on first-degree rendering assistance. (Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department/Courtesy)

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Pretrial hearing March 10 for suspect in Seabeck shooting death

SILVERDALE — Andrew P. Gilbert, 23, of Silverdale told detectives that he was afraid of Hector “Ricky” Apodaca,…

A 20-year-old Kingston woman was arrested and booked on suspicion on first-degree rendering assistance in the murder of a man on a Seabeck road over the weekend.                                Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department/Courtesy

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Detectives: Argument ended with fatal shooting

SILVERDALE — A 23-year-old Silverdale man allegedly fatally shot his friend during a dispute while they were driving…

A 20-year-old Kingston woman was arrested and booked on suspicion on first-degree rendering assistance in the murder of a man on a Seabeck road over the weekend.                                Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department/Courtesy

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Detectives: Argument ended with fatal shooting

SILVERDALE — A 23-year-old Silverdale man allegedly fatally shot his friend during a dispute while they were driving…

More details emerge in Feb. 18 shooting death

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More details emerge in Feb. 18 shooting death

SILVERDALE — Andrew P. Gilbert, 23, of Silverdale told detectives that he was afraid of Hector “Ricky” Apodaca,…

A man found in the road on the 9300 block of Misery Point Road NW late Feb. 18 died violently, and the death is being called a homicide, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department reported.

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Homicide victim identified; detectives say no connection to Careaga murders

SEABECK — The man found dead in the road late Feb. 18 on the 9300 block of Misery…

A person found in the road on the 9300 block of Misery Point Road NW late Feb. 19 died violently, and the death is being termed a homicide, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office reported.

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Another homicide in Seabeck; 30-year-old man found dead in road near Scenic Beach State Park

SEABECK – A person found in the road on the 9300 block of Misery Point Road NW, near…

Careaga murder investigator: ‘We want to make sure that when we make an arrest, that the person is found guilty’

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Careaga murder investigator: ‘We want to make sure that when we make an arrest, that the person is found guilty’

It’s been 18 days since three members of the Careaga family were murdered in their Seabeck home, which…

From left, John D. Careaga; Johnathon F. Higgins; Christale Lynn Careaga; and Hunter E. Schaap. (Courtesy of Jacob Careaga)

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Detective: Hunter Schaap made call to 911 the night he and others were killed

Hunter Schaap called 911 shortly before 11:30 p.m. Jan. 27 before he and other family members were killed…

From left, John D. Careaga, 43; Christale Lynn Careaga, 37; Johnathon F. Higgins, 16; and Hunter E. Schaap, 16. (Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department)

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As some questions are answered, more questions remain

SEABECK — A clearer picture of the events of Jan. 27 at the Careaga home is emerging, just…

From left, John D. Careaga, 43; Christale Lynn Careaga, 37; Johnathon F. Higgins, 16; Hunter E. Schaap, 16. (Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department)

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Sheriff’s Department: Focus is on solving murders

The department warns that reports of a medical marijuana grow on the Careaga family’s property should not distract…

From left, John D. Careaga, Johnathon F. Higgins, Christale Lynn Careaga, and Hunter E. Schaap. (Courtesy of the Careaga family)

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Memorial service for Careaga family Feb. 7 at GracePoint Church in Bremerton

BREMERTON — A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Feb. 7 at GracePoint Church in Bremerton for…

From left, John D. Careaga, 43; Johnathon F. Higgins, 16; Christale Lynn Careaga, 37; and Hunter E. Schaap, 16. Courtesy Jacob Careaga

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Sheriff’s Department seeking video of roads in area of killings

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its network in the search for the suspect or suspects in…

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We join the community in its prayers for answers, resolution, and healing

Four violent deaths.