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Janis Campbell-Aikens Puget Sound Educational Service District employee of the year. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Educational Service District.

Auburn schools nutrition director named employee of the year

Janis Campbell-Aikens, director of child nutrition at Auburn Public Schools, was recently named employee of the year by the Puget Sound Educational Service District. This… Continue reading

 

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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations are rising in Washington

Data suggests the vaccine is effective in preventing hospitalization for COVID-19

 

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Father threatens daughter with samurai sword | Auburn police blotter

The following incidents are from Auburn’s police blotter from July 22-27. All told, there were 12 burglaries, two catalytic converter thefts and 12 car thefts… Continue reading

 

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Six shots fired near Auburn police officers

The incident occurred yesterday

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Depiction of Auburn’s spending during the first quarter of 2021. Data from Auburn fiscal report. Graph by Henry Stewart-Wood/Auburn Reporter

How did Auburn spend your taxes?

The largest expense during the first quarter was the Auburn Police Department.

Depiction of Auburn’s spending during the first quarter of 2021. Data from Auburn fiscal report. Graph by Henry Stewart-Wood/Auburn Reporter
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Condo prices in South King County surge during pandemic

The value of condominiums in King County increased during the pandemic, with the largest increase in value in South King County, according to a press… Continue reading

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Elaine Simons, former foster mother of Jesse Sarey, addresses a crowd outside the Maleng Regional Justice Center on Aug. 24, 2020, moments after Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson was formally charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the May 31, 2019, shooting death of 26-year-old Sarey in front of a north Auburn convenience store. File photo

Supreme Court rules officers can be compelled to testify about killings

In a joint lawsuit against King County, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in favor of the families of Charleena Lyles, Damarius Butts and Isaiah… Continue reading

Elaine Simons, former foster mother of Jesse Sarey, addresses a crowd outside the Maleng Regional Justice Center on Aug. 24, 2020, moments after Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson was formally charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the May 31, 2019, shooting death of 26-year-old Sarey in front of a north Auburn convenience store. File photo
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Catalytic converter theft ended in shooting in Auburn

Auburn police are investigating the theft of a catalytic converter that ended in a shooting around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20. The incident began at… Continue reading

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King County Executive Dow Constantine and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus stand in front of the Clarion Hotel in Auburn on Tuesday July 20. The hotel will be used to house approximately 100 people experiencing homelessness in the area as part of the county’s Health Through Housing program. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood.

King County purchases Auburn hotel to house homeless

King County Executive Dow Constantine and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus announced the purchase of the Clarion Hotel in Auburn, which will house homeless people as… Continue reading

King County Executive Dow Constantine and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus stand in front of the Clarion Hotel in Auburn on Tuesday July 20. The hotel will be used to house approximately 100 people experiencing homelessness in the area as part of the county’s Health Through Housing program. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood.
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New state police reforms change policing in Auburn

The Washington Legislature recently passed several bills governing law enforcement. During the July 12 city council study session, Auburn’s city attorney and police chief updated… Continue reading

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An Axon body-worn police camera. COURTESY PHOTO, Axon

Council discusses body-worn cameras for Auburn police

Taser company pitches package for cameras and virtual reality training.

An Axon body-worn police camera. COURTESY PHOTO, Axon
Judge Matthew York and Auburn Police Department’s Officer Burgess are shown in this 2020 photo. “Our society has gone back and forth between punishment, deferral and rehabilitation,” said York, who presides over Auburn’s Community Court. Courtesy of Auburn Police Department.

Auburn Community Court has prevention in mind

It also saves taxpayers money in the long term by reducing recidivism rates.

Judge Matthew York and Auburn Police Department’s Officer Burgess are shown in this 2020 photo. “Our society has gone back and forth between punishment, deferral and rehabilitation,” said York, who presides over Auburn’s Community Court. Courtesy of Auburn Police Department.
Auburn High School graduates-to-be listen as their class speaker addresses them during the 2021 graduation ceremony at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Courtesy photo.

Hundreds embrace Auburn School District’s late classes

District has also created a permanent online school.

Auburn High School graduates-to-be listen as their class speaker addresses them during the 2021 graduation ceremony at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Courtesy photo.
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Spray playground re-opens at Les Gove Park

The city of Auburn announced on July 9, that the spray playground at Les Gove Park is up and running again after it was shut… Continue reading

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Crime in Auburn increased slightly in 2020

Crime in Auburn rose in 2020, but police cleared fewer cases, according to the Crime in Washington report released by the Washington Association of Sheriffs… Continue reading

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The Christ Community Free Clinic is set to re-open from 5:30-8 p.m. July 20. The clinic is located at 1 A street NW in Auburn. Photo By Henry Stewart-Wood/Auburn Reporter

Auburn free clinic to re-open

Clinic will be open by appointment only every Tuesday starting July 20.

The Christ Community Free Clinic is set to re-open from 5:30-8 p.m. July 20. The clinic is located at 1 A street NW in Auburn. Photo By Henry Stewart-Wood/Auburn Reporter
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Calls for fire service increased over holiday weekend

Firefighters responded to several fires and injuries.

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Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood Entrance to the White River Valley Museum in Auburn, photo taken on July 1, 2021.

White River Valley Museum reopens with ‘Closets of Curiosity’ exhibit

The White River Valley Museum opened its newest exhibit “Closets of Curiosity” to the public on July 7. The exhibit consists of about a dozen… Continue reading

Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood Entrance to the White River Valley Museum in Auburn, photo taken on July 1, 2021.
Auburn’s first parklet outside Rail Hop’n Brewery, photo shot July 2. Photo By Henry Stewart-Wood.

Parklets bring more outdoor seating to downtown Auburn

More permanent outdoor seating will become available as Auburn builds new “parklets” in the downtown area. Parklets are small public spaces that usually extend from… Continue reading

Auburn’s first parklet outside Rail Hop’n Brewery, photo shot July 2. Photo By Henry Stewart-Wood.
The boardwalk over wetlands at Lewis Lake Park in Auburn on June 24, 2021. The boardwalk was constructed by the Auburn Noon Lions Club. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Auburn Reporter

Check out Auburn’s newest park: Lewis Lake Park

Auburn unveiled Lewis Lake Park in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The park, named after former mayor Peter B. Lewis, covers 9.25 acres of land,… Continue reading

The boardwalk over wetlands at Lewis Lake Park in Auburn on June 24, 2021. The boardwalk was constructed by the Auburn Noon Lions Club. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Auburn Reporter