City wrestles with pending budget shortfalls

Auburn faces grim financial outlook as the council looks for possible solutions

PLAY BALL

Infield of main ballfield at Brannan Park to get synthetic turf

City Council OKs $611,268 project at the main ballpark; all-weather rug will cut down on game rain-outs

Primrose School of West Bellevue saw a second location in Washington open in 2018. Madison Miller/staff photo.
’Child care crisis’

Parents are feeling the pinch of child care costs

A King County report charts ways the county could reduce child care costs and boost access.

Two Payless ShoeSource stores in Auburn to close when company folds

Payless ShoeSource last Friday announced plans to shutter its 2,100 remaining stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including the… Continue reading

  • 3 days ago
CHANGING DOWNTOWN

Auburn Town Center project about to take off

Seven-story residential apartment and commercial building planned

Courtesy photo

Truth in government bill seeks to change state agency name

Taxpayer advocate and state Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, has introduced truth-in-government legislation that accurately portrays the work of a state… Continue reading

  • 2 days ago

State of the Cities luncheon is Tuesday, March 5

The Auburn Area Chamber of Commerc’e annual State of the Cities Connect Luncheon is Tuesday, March 5, from 11:30 a.m.… Continue reading

  • 2 days ago
News

Teens urged to enter museum’s My Hometown Writing Contest

Deadline to enter is March 17

  • 3 days ago

 

BRIEFLY

Auburn School Board to recognize outstanding staff member

The Auburn School District Board of Directors will recognize Svetlana Marar, custodian at Lea Hill Elementary, as the outstanding staff… Continue reading

  • 2 days ago

 

More in News 

This Week's Ads

View All
Business

FieldhouseUSA to join the Outlet Collection

Indoor complex expected to open in early 2020

  • 3 days ago

 

Muckleshoot Tribe to add conference center, more gaming space and amenities to casino

Tribe expects to complete latest project in early 2020

  • 2 days ago

 

More in Business 
Sports
MAT CLASSIC XXXI

Ravens survive a difficult, supersized state field

Four Auburn Riverside wrestlers place; Lions’ Hanson takes fifth | PHOTOS

 

Seattle defenseman Jarret Tyszka. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE

Tyszka topples ’Tips in overtime

T-Birds defenseman has 3 points in 3-2 win over Everett

  • 8 hours ago

 

More in Sports 

Most Commented

 

Reader Poll

Life

Wedding & Event Show comes to Green River College March 2

The eighth annual Wedding & Event Show comes to Green River College on Saturday, March 2. The show – presented… Continue reading

  • 2 days ago

 

New exhibit on view in Auburn

Museum displays Microcosms: The Photography of George L. Kinkade, open through April 28

  • 4 weeks ago

 

More in Life 
Marketplace

Washington customers win as Comcast taps the latest tech

Technology has drastically changed the way we communicate – how we connect Continue reading...

 

More than 100 Boeing employees joined 6,000 attendees from around the world at the 2018 Out & Equal Workplace Summit in Seattle, where Boeing was the event’s first-ever Host City Sponsor.

BoeingPride on full display at Out Equal Summit

Company plays host to more than 6,000 workplace advocates in Seattle, WA

 

Boeing reaches out to help military members and their families

Growing up on a military base can have its share of challenges Continue reading...

 

A $1-million grant from Boeing to The Nature Conservancy will help restore Northwest forests burned during wildfires and support tree planting in urban areas in Washington. A $1-million grant from Boeing to The Nature Conservancy will help restore Northwest forests burned during wildfires and support tree planting in urban areas in Washington.

Boeing announces nearly $250 million in corporate giving

Includes $55 million in new grants to charitable partners and their programs in 2019 and beyond

 

More in Marketplace 
Opinion
THE PETRI DISH

What a surprise: Democrats eyeing the need for higher taxes

Even with a robust economy, the majority party may seek more revenue to carry out its wish list.

  • 2 days ago

 

More in Opinion 
Northwest
WA Legislature

Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state

Canada has already banned this procedure

  • 2 days ago

 

Repercussions could come to law enforcement who refuse I-1639, AG says

‘State and local law enforcement must uphold Washington law.’

 

More in Northwest 

Most Read

 

Print Edition

Latest Issue
Auburn Reporter
Feb 22

Print Archive