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Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-31) and King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn.

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Dunn, Fortunato on DeSantis’ Washington campaign strategy team

The governor is trying to make inroads in the blue state

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Emerald Downs attendance up 16% in 2023; handle down 10.6%

Auburn track concluded 52-day, live-racing schedule on Sept. 17

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A map of where work on SR 410 will be limiting or closed to traffic these next three weeks.

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SR 410 down to one lane, closed next three weeks

WSDOT will be installing a new water culvert to reduce flood risks above Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

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Armed robber steals 1 beverage | Auburn police blotter

Following is a sample from the Auburn police log.

Scan QR code to sign-up and volunteer. (Courtesy of Northwest Harvest, Safeway, Washington Food Coalition, Vault89 Strategies, Seattle Seahawks, and KING 5)

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Doug Baldwin, Seattle Seahawks want you to volunteer at food banks

Local organizations are partnering with the goal of signing up 3,000 or more food bank volunteers.

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The Auburn Farmers Market runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 17 at Les Gove Park, 1140 Auburn Way South. Learn more at www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.

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Lots of fun stuff to do in Auburn this weekend

City officially opens new arts center and hosts Hops and Crops Festival.

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Auburn Reporter female athlete of the week: Mia Suy

Suy is a force on the volleyball court and a ‘do everything’ player.

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Auburn Reporter male athlete of the week: Christian Titialii

Titialii is a two-way star in the making for the Trojans.

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Athletes of the Week: Auburn’s high school cheer teams

The Auburn Reporter is starting a program to highlight the athletes on the boys and girls sides.

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A child and her witch companion enjoy the spooky goings-on at the Trunk or Treat event last year at Les Gove Park.

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Mark your calendar for Auburn’s Halloween Harvest Festival

Auburn’s Halloween Harvest Festival is a fun-filled afternoon of arts and crafts and carnival games tooled to make…

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The Almost 5K Poker Fun Run and Walk was held Aug. 11 at Les Gove Park in Auburn.

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Auburn happenings: School supplies, Lusio Light Festival and more

School supply kits

Enosa Strickland Jr. with his parents Kathleen Keliikoa-Strickland and Enosa Strickland Sr. (Courtesy photo)

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Auburn reaches $5.9M settlement with family of man killed by police

Enosa Strickland Jr. died in 2019 after being shot by Officer Kenneth Lyman.

Rick Kain, the Auburn School District’s “print guy,” retires Aug. 31, after 42 years on the job. (Courtesy photo, ASD)

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Longtime ‘print guy’ retires from Auburn School District after 42 years

“I approached the job like it was my own business,” said Rick Kain, who makes it official Aug.…

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2 gas stations robbed | Auburn Police Blotter

Selections from the Auburn police log also include woman who had an AR-15 confiscated.

The Arcora Foundation’s SmileMobile is coming to Auburn. (Courtesy photo)

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SmileMobile dental clinic is coming to Auburn

Dental team will treat children, youth and adults in need.

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Auburn City Council 2023 primary results

Clinton Taylor and Hanan Amer lead their respective races.

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See Ya Later Foundation hires Brian Williams

Williams served as the president of the Auburn Police Officers Association from 2000-2006.

Final demolition began this month at the Olympic Middle School site, 839 21st St. SE, Auburn. (Courtesy photos)

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Olympic Middle School undergoes demolition

After serving the Auburn community for more than 66 years, the demolition of the old Olympic Middle School…

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Wally & The Beaves, as seen playing on the Fourth of July, will also perform Aug. 17 at Les Gove Park in Auburn.

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Auburn community calendar: Summer concerts, Polynesian fest and more

Lots of family fun at Les Gove Park.

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus

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Auburn mayor joins Association of Washington Cities board

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus has been elected to the board of Association of Washington Cities (AWC).