Orion breaks ground on Auburn building
Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
Groundbreaking in Auburn: From left: Alex Pietsch, director, Governor’s Office of Aerospace; Mayor Pete Lewis, King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer; King County Executive Dow Constantine; and John Theisen, president & CEO of Orion Industries.
Auburn traffic advisory: C Street SW, South of 15th Street SW
Starting today through approximately Friday, construction of the King County Sewer Trunk Line project will require lane restrictions for both northbound and southbound traffic on C Street Southwest, approximately a quarter-mile south of the intersection with 15th Street SW from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Maker of aerospace composites announces plan to expand in South King County
King County Executive Dow Constantine today joined with an international aerospace manufacturer to announce the firm's plans to expand its manufacturing capacity in South King County.
Decision upheld: Pacific Raceways must be quiet on Mondays and Tuesdays
A Snohomish County Superior Court judge has substantially upheld a decision by the King County Hearing Examiner on the hours of permissible operation for Pacific Raceways.
PTSD in the U.S. military: Vet Center offers free counseling
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has taken a new shape in the U.S. military, especially as servicemen and women endure multiple deployments to war zones in the Middle East.
Auburn man, 72, crushed to death under truck
Auburn police say death appears to be "nothing other" than an unfortunate accident
Kent celebrates Juneteenth 'Launching a Legacy'
Organizers with the Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) presented the second annual celebration, "Launching a Legacy", at the Kent Senior Center on Saturday,
Vegetarians may have longer life spans than meat eaters, study suggests | Gustafson
It is common knowledge that eating healthy is conducive to our wellbeing, including our natural aging process. But can adherence to a vegetarian diet actually add to our life span?
Carnival of Madness Tour comes to Washington State Fair on Sept. 18
Four American bands will make up the Carnival of Madness Tour set to perform at the Washington State Fair on Sept. 18. The lineup includes Shinedown ("45," "The Sound of Madness"), Skillet ("Believe," "Saviour"), In This Moment ("Adrenalize," "Prayers") and We As Human ("Zombie," "Take the Bullets Away") will give fans a full night of musical enjoyment.
Racing community raises nearly $23,000 for Mitchell
Before a capacity crowd last Saturday night in the Emerald Room, the Gallyn Mitchell Fundraiser raised nearly $23,000 as the racing community rallied around the track's all-time leading rider who suffered a heart attack in April.
CERT graduates 7 new members
The City of Auburn Emergency Management Office has announced the recent addition of seven new members to the area's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), bringing the total number of graduates in the local program to 513.
