Algona family coping with child shaken, disabled at the hands of Auburn babysitter
Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
Chris and Jamie Thompson face challenges providing care for their 2½-year-old son, Colby, who is severely disabled from being shaken by his babysitter.
In a split second on May 20, 2010, Dottie Reed, 18, let her frustrations with the fussy 8-month-old baby she was sitting at her Auburn home boil over. She set him down on the floor hard, once, maybe twice, and spun him around.
February 10, 2012
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47th District legislative team invites constituents to town hall meeting on Feb.18
Sen. Joe Fain and Reps. Pat Sullivan and Mark Hargrove host an in-person town hall meeting on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Cutter's Point Coffee in Covington.
February 11, 2012
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House passes bill to protect against vehicle theft
Rep. Katrina Asay, R-Milton, co-sponsored House Bill 2354, with Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, which could greatly reduce the multitude of car thefts in 30th District communities.
February 11, 2012
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Mt. Baker Middle School students win design competition
A team from Mt. Baker Middle School students recently captured first place in the 2012 School of the Future Design Competition sponsored by the Council of Educational Facility Planners International.
February 10, 2012
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First group of 'Camper Cats' available for adoption
The first eight of the so-called "Camper Cats" are available for adoption. Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) took custody of 73 cats and a dog on Jan. 26 after finding them living in a cramped, filthy camper in Auburn.
February 10, 2012
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New traffic signal installed at West Main and West Valley Highway to help traffic flow in Auburn
The City of Auburn will be incorporating flashing yellow arrows for the left turn movements as part of the traffic signal improvements at West Main Street and West Valley Highway.
February 10, 2012
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Oil spill cleanup and wildlife assistance under way at Auburn pond
The Washington departments of Ecology and Fish and Wildlife and a property owner are cleaning up an oil spill at a privately owned stormwater detention pond in Auburn.
February 10, 2012
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New Pacific mayor's changes jolt City Hall, community
Cy Sun vowed last fall that if voters elected him mayor of Pacific, change would come to City Hall.
February 10, 2012
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Welcome back, Carter: Injured teacher returns to school to thank students
Students at Mt. Baker Middle School got a surprise visit last week. Jeremiah Carter, a popular algebra teacher who was injured in a Nov. 25 accident that left him paralyzed, returned to cheers, hugs and smiles at a pep assembly.
February 10, 2012
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Auburn road closure: F Street SE between 4th Street SE and 5th Street SE
Construction activities to replace a damaged sanitary sewer pipe are scheduled to begin at the intersection of 4th Street Southeast and F Street Southeast on Monday and expected to last until next Friday, Feb. 17.
February 9, 2012
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Sen. Roach: 'Utah warned DSHS about Powell'
Did Utah police adequately warn state authorities that Josh Powell's children were in danger?
February 9, 2012
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