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King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses the moratorium March 3. (Screenshot)

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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…

Scene from the Feb. 17 meeting of the King County Council. Screenshot

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King County Council ordinance targets immigration enforcement

Protests disrupt meeting: “I appreciate you having an executive order, but that is not enough.”

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Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County

King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a…

Dwight Dively poses with the proclamation and the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service. Photo courtesy of King County

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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…

On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite

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Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…

All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County

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King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

A drug stash location in Centralia had 25 kilos of suspected fentanyl powder, more than 90,000 fentanyl pills and two dozen firearms. Photo provided by the office of U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd

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2 Auburn men arrested in drug and gun bust

Law enforcement seized firearms, fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and cash.

Photos by Drew Dotson/The Reporter
The overnight portion of the shelter in Auburn allows people to get off the streets as they are found housing, but they are kept accountable for their actions.

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Renton looks to Auburn for homelessness solutions

The city of Renton is looking to Auburn as a model for a better way of dealing with…

A recent scene from Cedar Lanes Bike Park in Auburn. Photo courtesy City of Auburn

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Auburn City Council hears updates about biking, downtown plan

The Auburn City Council heard updates about the Recreation Biking Program and the Downtown Subarea Plan at an…

Executive Director Minh-Duc Nguyen (center right) and Ron Choi (center) rely on the work of volunteers to keep Helping Link running. Photo by Drew Dotson/Sound Publishing

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Nonprofit helps local Vietnamese community thrive

Helping Link offers free support services and programs to the Vietnamese population in the area.

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State Patrol arrests Auburn man, 63, for 2023 hit-and-run

Collision injured female motorcyclist along State Route 18

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

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Teen hospitalized after shooting at Auburn Sounder Station

The suspected shooter, another 15-year-old male, was taken into custody shortly after the incident.

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. File photo

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King County looks for trash solutions as landfill fills up

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, which is the only active landfill in King County, is set to close in…

(Screenshot/Courtesy of King County)

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King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at the polls

Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

(Screenshot/Courtesy of King County)

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Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County voters in April special election

The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

Photos by Drew Dotson/ Sound Publishing
Healthcare workers at MultiCare Auburn Medical Center picket in front of the hospital on Feb. 20.

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Healthcare workers lead picket on MLK Day

Picketers demanded strong contracts that prioritize patient care, safe staffing and respect for healthcare workers.