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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.

Brian Williams

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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).

The King County jail is to the right in this photo while courtrooms are to the left at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, at Fourth Avenue North and West James Street, across from the ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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King County increases number of inmates at its Kent jail

Nearly 400 transfers to Kent from Seattle since March in effort to increase safety, boost staffing

King County Metro battery-electric coaches at Metro’s South Base in Tukwila. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, King County Metro

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Metro receives $33.5M in federal funds to buy electric buses

Money to be used for 30 new buses as Metro aims for zero-emission fleet by 2035

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Colin Schilling, CEO of Schilling Cider.

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Auburn-based Schilling Cider donates to environmental groups

Schilling Cider, an Auburn-based, leading craft cidery, announced a donation of $54,000 to eight prominent environmental organizations in…

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Elisabeth Ronley, an art teacher at Auburn High School, secured a grant to paint a mural titled “We Are Alive and Strong” at the school. The mural includes many elements of Native American culture and history.

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Mural at Auburn HS honors Native American heritage

Conceptualized by the students in the Native Education and painting programs at Auburn High School in May 2023,…

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Seattle Jazz Network coming July 7

Seattle Jazz Network will perform 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 7, at Soos Creek Botanical Garden.

Rob Swaim, director of athletics and activities for the Auburn School District, was recently selected by the Washington Secondary Schools Athletic Administrators Association as the District 3 Athletic Director of the Year. (Courtesy photo)

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Swaim selected as District 3 Athletic Director of the Year

Rob Swaim, director of athletics and activities for the Auburn School District, was recently selected by the Washington…

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Auburn Symphony Orchestra announces 2023-2024 season

This is the ASO’s 27th season.

Photographer Fred Thumbart’s work is on display at the Cheryl Sallee Gallery at Auburn City Hall from May 2 to July 6. Photo courtesy City of Auburn.

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Auburn Arts Commission presents the work of Fred Thumhart

The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Fred Thumhart…

Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Local singer Iam Tongi competes in ‘American Idol’ grand finale

All that’s left is the 2023 grand finale, which premiers at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 21 (Pacific time).

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Auburn Symphony Orchestra renews contract of Music Director Wesley Schulz

Schulz is only the second music director in the 26-year history of the orchestra.

Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-31

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Rep. Stokesbary of 31st District elected as House Republican leader

State Rep. Drew Stokesbary, who represents the 31st District, was recently elected the state House Republicans leader.

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DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years

Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.

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SR 164, SR 18 around Auburn closed next week

Work on SR 18 lasts from April 17 to 19; on SR 164, only April 18 and 19.