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Photo of Auburn Police officer Jeffrey Nelson’s tattoos. A King County Superior Court Judge decided many of Nelson’s tattoos contained wording or imaging that would prejudice potential jurors. An additional 40 images have to be redacted prior to being released. (Courtesy photo)

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Former SPD chief: Auburn cop Jeffrey Nelson’s past use of force was unreasonable

Former Seattle Police Chief James Pugel found over a dozen instances in which Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson…

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Auburn man killed in motorcycle accident

The man has not been identified pending the notification of his next of kin.

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Man fatally shot in Auburn has been identified

The man who was shot and killed in Auburn on July 7 has been identified by the King…

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Man fatally shot near Auburn Golf Course

Police arrived on the scene around 10 a.m. on July 7.

Photo of Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson after he shot and killed Jesse Sarey on May 31, 2019. Courtesy photo

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Auburn police officer’s violent history could be used against him in court

Judge Nicole Gaines Phelps hasn’t yet decided whether it will be allowed in the trial.

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Data released on fireworks-related injuries in Washington

Last year fireworks caused $122,000 in damage.

Amanda Triplett, Mary Olson Farm's current Artist in Residence, explains the process of creating textile sculptures from scrap fabrics. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Artist in residence Amanda Triplett uses scrap fabrics to create textile sculptures

Triplett is creating art inspired by the Mary Olson Farm.

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King County experts discuss extreme heat mitigation plan

The plan includes improving infrastructure and communications to prevent future disasters.

Fedor Osipov, 15, flips into Steel Lake in Federal Way during last year's heatwave on June 28, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Heatwave expected to hit King County

Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 26, and Monday, June 27.

John Daniels Jr. and his family pose for a photo with King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer. Photo courtesy of Pete von Reichbauer’s office

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MLK service medal awarded to Muckleshoot Tribal Councilmember

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer awarded the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service…

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Officials urge caution when swimming this summer

Cold spring temperatures and larger than normal snowpack have created dangerous conditions

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Auburn to host its first Juneteenth celebration

The celebration will be held at Les Gove Park on Saturday, June 18.

Photo of Auburn Police officer Jeffrey Nelson's tattoos. A King County Superior Court Judge decided many of Nelson's tattoos contained wording or imaging that would prejudice potential jurors. An additional 40 images have to be redacted prior to being released. (Courtesy photo)

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Judge orders redactions of photos of Auburn police officer Jeff Nelson’s tattoos

Release of 40 photos would be inflammatory and likely influence potential jurors, according to judge.

Empty lot next to the Auburn Avenue Theater. The Auburn City Council voted to approve the purchase of the lot on June 6, 2022. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Auburn City Council approves purchase of site of former Max House Apartments

The city will likely use the land to redevelop the Auburn Avenue Theater.

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A trackless train gives kids a ride through the park at one of Auburn’s previous Fourth of July Festivals.

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Auburn’s Fourth of July Festival returns

Attendees can expect the festival to be pretty similar to previous pre-covid festivals

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Photo of the barn which will be used as a studio by the artist in residence at the Mary Olson Farm.

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Auburn seeks applicants for an artist in residence

The residency will take place during June and July 2023

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Diane Renee Erdmann and Bernard Ross Hansen.

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Auburn couple sentenced for defrauding customers of millions

The pair operated the now-defunct Northwest Territorial Mint in Auburn and Federal Way.

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Man steals donations | Auburn Police Blotter

The following information is taken from the Auburn Police Department’s daily blotter between May 23 and May 30,…

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King County’s unemployment rate at all-time low

The Employment Security Department recorded an unemployment rate of 1.9% in the county.

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Linda Short and her daughter, Morgan Short, pose for a photo on the wheelchair ramp that was built after an Auburn school bus driver noticed Morgan needed a ramp.

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Wheelchair ramp makes life easier for Auburn student

A few months ago, Auburn School District bus driver Steve Foreaker noticed one of the students on his…