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…

Graphic courtesy of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra

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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.

Newly sworn-in King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion. (File Photo)

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King County prosecuting attorney praises hate crime bill

Earlier this year, the state House and Senate passed a series of legislative fixes to laws that today…

Ballot measure for King County Crisis Care Levy. File photo

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$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot

King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.

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Cellist Efe Baltacigil to perform in Auburn

The Auburn Symphony Orchestra welcomes Efe Baltacigil, principal cellist of the Seattle Symphony, to the stage at 2:30…

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Easter Bunny brings family fun to The Outlet Collection Seattle

In celebration of spring, The Outlet Collection Seattle invites the Auburn community to join in on family-friendly festivities,…

A couple of past participants in the Peter Cotton Trail event smile at their discovery of the elusive bunny. Photo courtesy of Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation

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Auburn spreads out a smorgasbord of spring activities

The movers and shakers in Auburn have planned lots of fun stuff for all ages to groove on…

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Easter egg hunt and sculpture contest | Auburn events

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An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery

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WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot

An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.