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Man arrested for possesion of heroin, thousands of fentanyl pills

The following information is taken from the Auburn Police Department blotter from Sept. 29 to Oct. 6. All…

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From left, Sgt. Tyson Luce, former Chief Dan O’Neil, Chief Mark Caillier, and Cmdr. Todd Byers pose for a photo during the change of command ceremony on Oct. 4. Caillier was named the new chief after O’Neil stepped down.

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Mayor appoints Mark Caillier as new Auburn police chief

Before stepping down, former Chief O’Neil promoted two officers to leadership positions.

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus and Kent Mayor Dana Ralph in an intense staredown prior to their race Oct. 5 for Battle of the Badges at Grocery Outlet in Auburn. The food collected in the competition was donated to the Auburn Food Bank. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Auburn and Kent officials battle for groceries

Police, firefighters and mayors race to see who could grab the most food to donate.

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Four COVID-19 variants are more likely to cause hospitalization

Four COVID-19 variants are more likely to put you in the hospital, according to the Washington State Department…

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Road rage leads to shooting on SR 18

The driver of a blue truck fired at the driver of a sedan, Washington State Patrol said.

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Auburn School District is working to create a more equitable school system

Black students make up 8.2% of the student body, but represent 18.5% of suspensions and expulsions.

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Utility shut-off moratorium ends, putting hundreds of thousands at risk

Payment plans and assistance are available.

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One of Return Home’s cells, filled entirely with organic material, demonstrates what the terramation cells look like. Return Home is one of the few terramation companies in the world. They transform people into soil.

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Ashes to ashes, humans to soil

Auburn is home to the state’s largest human composting company.

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Gas thieves and burglaries | Auburn Police blotter

The following is a sample of the Auburn Police blotter from Sept. 20-28.

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State requests federal resources to help hospitals amid COVID-19 patient surges

Hospitals under stress due to increasing admissions and occupancy rates, officials say.

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Pacific man convicted of 14 counts of tax fraud

Jurors took less than two hours to deliver guilty verdicts.

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Thrift shop furnishes homes for people exiting homelessness

Revitalized, a new Auburn-based thrift shop, just opened its doors in the Outlet Collection mall with a mission…

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Auburn loses a community hero

Bobby Vogel was known for his positive attitude.

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Supporters of police reform laws disagree with Auburn’s response

The new laws have been in effect for over a month now.

Auburn Police Chief Daniel O’Neil. Photo courtesy of the City of Auburn

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Auburn Police chief to retire Oct. 7

O’Neil was appointed interim chief of police in 2019.

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King County’s unemployment rate lower than most of Washington

South King County has been slower to recover compared to North King County.

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Auburn woman charged with assault, kidnapping

Woman arrested by Auburn officers after a witness of the attempted kidnapping identified her in a photo montage.

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Ban on single-use plastic bags in WA begins Oct. 1

Shoppers will have the choice to pay for a reusable plastic or recycled paper bag.

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$3,700 in jewelry stolen | Auburn Police blotter

The following is a sample of the Auburn Police blotter Sept. 9-19.

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Sound Transit offers train rides to and from Seahawks games

Fans can catch a ride from Auburn Station