City says 'no' to possible county waste transfer station at foot of West Hill

Jon Lindenauer was among those West Hill residents who opposed the proposed north Auburn site for a new waste transfer station.  - Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
Jon Lindenauer was among those West Hill residents who opposed the proposed north Auburn site for a new waste transfer station.
Opponents had earlier described to the council what a problem it would be to let King County drop an $80 million transfer station onto the site just north of the 37th Street Northwest-West Valley Highway intersection.

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News updated 1:49 PM May 23, 2013

Northwest Farms' powerhouse trio headlines Sunday's $50,000 Seattle Handicap | Emerald Downs

Upon entering one of his patented three-horse entries, the late great Charlie Whittingham would proclaim to the world, "We got 'em surrounded."

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Sports 5:24 PM May 23, 2013 Kent Reporter

Today's immigrants face more health problems, shorter life spans than their predecessors | Gustafson

For many generations, immigrants from all over the world have come to the United States hoping for greater opportunities and better living conditions compared to their home countries.

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Lifestyle 4:14 PM May 23, 2013

Twin brothers do two different Eagle projects in May

Auburn twin brothers Mason and Landon Evans recently orchestrated and completed their community projects, one of the final steps in their pursuit of the Boy Scouts' coveted Eagle rank.

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Community updated 4:08 PM May 23, 2013

Auburn's Cummings participates in Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day

Auburn's Ryan Cummings represented Washington state at Tuesday's Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day in Washington, D.C.

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Community 3:47 PM May 23, 2013

Kennedy Catholic's Battle of the Bands to raise emergency relief money for Oklahoma

Kennedy Catholic High School students are rallying to support Oklahoma families devastated by the May 19 tornados with a Battle of the Bands contest on Tuesday.

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Community 3:43 PM May 23, 2013

Red Eagle, Hutchings to perform at Auburn's Poetry at The Station Bistro

Poetry at The Station Bistro presents the works of Philip Red Eagle and Cindy Hutchings on Monday, June 3. The program is from 7-9 p.m. at the Bistro, 110 Second St. SW, No. 125, one block south of West Main Street, on the east side of the Auburn Transit Center.

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Community 2:40 PM May 23, 2013

Sports memorabilia, auction items from Trufant fundraiser stolen

A rental truck full of sports memorabilia, auction items and supplies for the Trufant Family Foundation "Dress to Impress" fundraising gala and auction in Renton Saturday was stolen from Renton hotel parking lot early Sunday morning.

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News updated 2:37 PM May 23, 2013 Renton Reporter

White River Valley Museum seeking items from '50s, '60s for next exhibit

The exhibit, "Grease is the Word," will focus on the 1950s and 60s car culture in Auburn.

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News updated 2:02 PM May 23, 2013

Most samples show no contamination detected in Algona groundwater

Preliminary results from completion of an underground water-sampling project in parts of Algona show no contamination detected at most of the water-sampling locations, the Washington State Department of Ecology said in a new release.

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News 1:54 PM May 23, 2013

Stewart installed to new post of Edward James Chapter

Zachary Stewart of Washington DeMolay was installed as Master Councilor of the Edward James Chapter at the Auburn Masonic Center last Saturday.

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Community 1:48 PM May 23, 2013

Question of the Day

Do you approve of the way Obama is performing as president?