Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn...
The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn are closed...
Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding
As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing…
Man charged with vehicular homicide after SR 167 crash
The alleged victim was a 29-year-old Bonney Lake man.
Changes are coming to Auburn’s B&O tax
At the Auburn City Council study session Dec. 8, financial director Jamie Thomas briefed city leaders about pending changes to…
Auburn flood updates: “We’re not out of this storm yet,”...
Road closures, river information and more.
Prostitution report | Auburn police blotter
From the Auburn police log.
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Community generosity powers a season of giving at Valley Cities
Drop boxes and year-end gifts help sustain mental health and recovery services across King County
Drone helps officer arrest man on a roof in Auburn
The man is accused of breaking items in a home and and fleeing the scene.
Fire at commercial building in Auburn
The fire agency reports no injuries.
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Green River and White River flood updates for Auburn
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Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
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Gunshot wound | Auburn police blotter
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Divided council picks Tracy Taylor for deputy mayor
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Auburn man strangles wife to death in “honor killing”
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‘South Hill rapist’ residing in Federal Way dies
King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.
BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union
When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion
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New ‘storefront’ opens for Junior Achievement students
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Voters choose Sea Axe for a night out
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Zola’s Cafe wins double for Best of Auburn
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Third Dimension Salon wins 3rd Best of Auburn prize
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Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations
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Auburn to revise rules for opening home-based businesses
Auburn boys weather Renton storm in first meeting since 2013
Auburn’s Isaiah Englund scored a game high 28, one of four in double figures.
Auburn boys hold off late comeback vs. Kentwood
Rainier Denoso’s last second block seals the win for Auburn.
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Auburn girls tough out win against North Thurston
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2025 NPSL all-league football teams
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Auburn Riverside girls basketball 2025-26 preview
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Auburn boys basketball preps for new season
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Local swimmers and divers compete at state championships
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Auburn Riverside volleyball falls short in district tournament
Upcoming holiday entertainment in Auburn
America’s First Corps Army Band is coming to Auburn this weekend to present its annual Red, White and Blue Holiday…
Allegro academy to present sensory-friendly holiday show
Catch ‘Winter at the Beach’ Dec. 20 at Auburn Performing Arts Center
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Community generosity powers a season of giving at Valley Cities
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Strong regional healthcare drives sustainable business growth
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Free backpacks, food and fun at Valley Cities’ National Night...
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My mother was a registered nurse for nearly 50 years.
Thoughts on healthy criticism in the United States | Whale’s...
Several readers have written lately to accuse me of having “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS).
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Here is why I rank Thanksgiving the best of holidays...
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Searching for truth in a world of manipulation | Whale’s...
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Thoughts on election night in Auburn and beyond | Whale’s...
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Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary
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Here’s a more practical use of the National Guard |...
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Ode to the memories with my remarkable older sister |...
WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge
A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…
Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.
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Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
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Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive
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Muckleshoot Tribe hosts national MMIP coordinator gathering
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Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents
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Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD
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King County courthouse dog retires after 10 years of service
