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Smoking fentanyl in a retirement community | Auburn police blotter

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Valley Regional Fire Authority Deputy Fire Chief Rick Olson is retiring. Courtesy photo

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VRFA Deputy Fire Chief Rick Olson calls it a career

Olson launched his career with the legacy Auburn Fire Department on Jan. 11, 1999.

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

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Don’t miss Auburn’s Fourth of July Festival at Les Gove Park

Vendors, rides, activities and more on July 4.

Estela Ortega, El Centro de la Raza staff, and her family. Courtesy photo

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Estela Ortega earns MLK Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer this month awarded Estela Ortega with the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal…

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SR 18 project to repave eastbound lanes in Auburn

A project to repave a 3-mile stretch of eastbound State Route 18 in Auburn and replace aging bridge…

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Stolen tractor recovered | Auburn police blotter

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Daren Hoerth played the piano at the Auburn Performing Arts Center while families were being seated before the West Auburn HS graduation ceremony on June 14. Courtesy photo

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Daren Hoerth named Classified Support Employee of the Year

He works and lives in Auburn.

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Multiple attempted auto thefts | Auburn police blotter

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Auburn instructor and entrepreneur honored by Highline College

Jenessa Pettit has received Highline College’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni award and for good reason: she has accomplished a…

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Indecent exposure on Western Avenue | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Auburn hosted a gun lockbox giveaway June 6 outside City Hall. Photo courtesy City of Auburn

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Auburn among several cities to host gun lockbox giveaway

Gun violence is a public health issue that devastates communities throughout the country.

Auburn celebrates its second observance of Juneteenth from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22 at Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE. In the photo, Lonnie Washington Sr. and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus raise the flag to kick off last year’s Juneteenth celebration. Courtesy photo/City of Auburn

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Auburn to host Juneteenth celebration June 22

The event is hosted by the City of Auburn’s Office of Equity, Engagement and Outreach.

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Autumn Helene Choceij, winner of the Don Barrows Memorial Scholarship.

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Auburn student wins scholarship to help with music studies

The Federal Way Chorale announced that Autumn Helene Chociej is the 2025 recipient of the Don Barrows Memorial…

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DUI crash, siphoned gas, felony eluding | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Juveniles arrested in weapons offense | Auburn police blotter

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Inhaling toxic fumes | Auburn police blotter

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Petpalooza returns this weekend to Game Farm Park

Event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Leashed dogs are welcome to attend.

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Man driving wrong way DUI arrest | Auburn police blotter

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Male assaults security at casino | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.