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This October 2021 photo provided by Pfizer shows kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.

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King County woman among first in state to test positive for Omicron

Omicron appears to be more transmissible than the Delta variant.

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Black drivers disproportionately pulled over by WSP in King, Pierce counties

A study by WSU researchers examined over 3 million traffic stops performed by WSP officers.

Native plants recently planted by the King Conservation District in the backyard of Don and Janet Crawley's house in Auburn. The native plants replaced invasive species to provide better habitat and erosion prevention on the west bank of the Green River. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Auburn homeowners help to restore the Green River

Janet and Don Crawley replaced invasive species with native plants.

Airhouse Adventure Park is opening its doors to the public on Jan. 7, 2022, at 1101 Outlet Collection Way. Photo courtesy of Airhouse Adventure Park.

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Multi-activity adventure park to open in Auburn

Airhouse Adventure Park will offer laser tag, trampolines and dodgeball among other activities

Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Washington health officials discuss response to new COVID variant

Things will be handled with Omicron variant similar to the Delta variant.

Portrait of Bobby Vogel for the Auburn High School basketball team. Photo courtesy of Auburn High School

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Auburn High School to celebrate Bobby Vogel during basketball game

Bobby Vogel served as the school’s basketball team manager for nearly two decades.

Unwilling to let its traditional Santa parade go away without a fight, the Auburn community dazzled young and old alike instead with Jolly Holiday Lane, which took place Dec. 5, 2020, at Les Gove Park. Photo courtesy of City of Auburn

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Here are five upcoming holiday happenings in Auburn

Auburn has a host of activities and events to do this holiday season.

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An Orion Industries mentor (center) supervises participants in one of the manufacturing processes at the Auburn factory on Nov. 16. Orion Industries is an aerospace manufacturing company that trains people with barriers to employment to enter the workforce.

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Orion Industries is breaking down barriers to employment in Auburn

Factory offers paid job training and more.

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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Jesse Sarey’s family wants people to know who the real Jesse was

He was killed by Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson in 2019.

Patti Cole-Trindall

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King County Executive appoints Patti Cole-Tindall as interim sheriff

Cole-Tindall has a background in the sheriff’s office and county government.

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City Council approves increase in 2022 budget

The increase will go to previously approved programs as well as new employees.

Damage to the Riverfront Apartment complex as seen from 8th Street Northeast on Monday, Nov. 8. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Riverfront fire caused millions in damage

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created to support the residents of the Riverfront Apartment complex.

Pastor Gordon Banks accepts the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service presented by King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer on Nov. 16, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Auburn pastor receives Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service

Pastor Gordon Banks of the Overcomer Covenant Church accepted the award on Nov. 16.

Tree fallen on a house near Les Gove Park in Auburn on Monday, Nov. 15. High winds and fallen trees caused several power outages in the Auburn area. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood.

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Strong winds lead to power outages in Auburn

Winds over 20 mph have caused trees to fall over

The Auburn MakerSpace is offering several take home projects for the holidays. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Tap into your creativity at the Auburn MakerSpace

Equipped with a variety of machines, you can create everything from engraved glassware to signs.

Green River College. File photo

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Green River College named top 150 community colleges in U.S.

The school now has a chance to win $1 million from the Aspen Institute.

Example of what it can look like when you replace a grass lawn with native plants. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Tired of mowing the lawn? Consider using native plants

Replacing your lawn with Northwest vegetation can be beneficial to homeowners and wildlife alike.

The ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) arrives home at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol in this 2015 file photo. Courtesy of the U.S. Navy

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Auburn woman charged with defrauding U.S. government over steel produced for Navy

Elaine Thomas, 67, of Auburn pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in Tacoma to defrauding the United…

Firefighters spray water at a carport engulfed in flames at the Riverfront Apartment complex on 8th Street Southeast. The apartment complex was engulfed in a three-alarm fire Nov. 7. Photo courtesy of Valley Regional Fire Authority

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60 displaced after three-alarm fire engulfs Auburn apartment complex

No one was hurt in the fire, according to the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Auburn’s 56th annual Veterans Day parade is Nov. 6

The city expects around 6,000 people to participate in the parade.