State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington

Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.

By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • February 6, 2026 12:53 pm
Extra DUI patrols set for Super Bowl weekend in King...

More police to be out Feb. 6-8

By Steve Hunter • February 3, 2026 2:57 pm
State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit

The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • January 29, 2026 10:15 am
Auburn police will assist Renton during World Cup

As most people know by now, soccer fan enthusiasm for their teams has been known to boil over during soccer…

By Robert Whale rwhale@soundpublishing.com • February 9, 2026 4:30 pm
As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the…

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • February 9, 2026 11:55 am
Auburn Riverside boys basketball snaps 36-game losing streak

The Ravens were winless before defeating Yelm in the final game of the season.

By Benjamin Ray • February 6, 2026 4:30 pm

Annual spring refill coming to Lake Tapps

Cascade Water Alliance announced that it will begin its annual spring refill of the Lake Tapps Reservoir on Sunday, Feb….

By Reporter Staff • February 6, 2026 1:30 am
Residential fire in Auburn | Fire blotter

Between Jan. 26 and Feb. 1, Valley Regional Fire Authority firefighters responded to the following calls for service, among many…

February 6, 2026 1:30 am
Auburn choir students set their sights on Disneyland trip

“Let’s try it again,” said Ryan Hutchison, aka, “Mr. Hutch,” queuing up for the umpteenth time Tuesday morning a recording…

By Robert Whale • January 23, 2026 7:00 am
Pacific Ballroom Dance appoints new executive director

Auburn-based Pacific Ballroom Dance has appointed Tigran Arakelyan as its new executive director.

By Reporter Staff • December 26, 2025 11:30 am
With donation drop off locations all across King County it’s easy to support your neighbors this holiday season. For those unable to visit a drop box, financial contributions provide steady support for counseling, recovery, housing and community education programs. Sponsored
December 15, 2025 6:00 am
A new report on South King County’s healthcare landscape shows a sector that uniquely combines stable demand, high-wage employment and community impact. Courtesy Federal Way Chamber of Commerce Sponsored
July 28, 2025 6:00 am
Don’t miss Valley Cities National Night Out event in Auburn on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care. Sponsored
July 21, 2025 6:00 am
Across their six vibrant senior living communities in the Puget Sound region, the GenCare team is flipping the script on aging. Courtesy GenCare Sponsored
July 7, 2025 6:00 am
Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers…

By Cassie Diamond, WNPA Foundation • January 28, 2026 9:18 am
King County honors budget director for distinguished service

The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth county employee…

By Drew Dotson • January 27, 2026 8:40 am