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Prosecutor alleges woman stole Green River College security guard’s car

When a security guard patrolling Green River College’s student housing in the early morning hours of Feb. 24…

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Pedestrian-involved crash sends woman to Harborview

A woman was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after a car hit her on the 3300 block of…

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Medical Examiner IDs man fatally shot by SWAT team after he took his family hostage in Algona on Dec. 27

On Friday, Jan. 7, the King County Medical Examiner released the name of the man whom King County…

Auburn native Gwen Streeter is retiring after 10 years as a records specialist for Valley Regional 
Fire Authority Station 31, where her bubbly personality, ever-ready sense of humor, compassion and devotion to her duties earned her the high praise of her colleagues. Courtesy photo

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Valley Regional Fire Authority’s Gwen Streeter retires

No statistics are available to tell us how common a bubbly personality, high intelligence, compassion and an inexhaustible…

One person died in a van vs. semi collision at 15th Street Northwest and Ron Crockett Drive on Dec. 6 in Auburn. Courtesy photo

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Semi vs. van collision claims a life

A woman died in a van vs. semi collision at 15th Street Northwest and Ron Crockett Drive on…

Iron workers from Ironworkers Local 82, Seattle, set the last beam on the rebuild of Chinook Elementary School. Vicki Alonzo, Auburn School District.

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Workers top off new Chinook Elementary School

The ancient Scandinavians used to place a tree on top of a new building to appease the tree…

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Musical fundraiser to benefit Auburn Food Bank’s Food to Go program

The White River Buddhist Temple in Auburn strongly supports the Auburn Food Bank’s Food to Go backpack program,…

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Man sentenced to prison for taking nude photos of underage cheerleaders

In September, Jeffrey Mendoza pleaded guilty to communication with a minor for immoral purposes, assault with intent to…

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Emerald Downs to increase horse racing purses by 10% in 2022

Second consecutive year of 10% increase at Auburn track

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New King County program connects homeless people to jobs and housing

Temporary jobs at county parks for $20 to $25 per hour

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Man walks out of Walgreens with cash register

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Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Family Concert in the Garden

Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Family Concert in the Garden, a live summer concert for the whole family at…

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Auburn scout earns Eagle Scout rank

Mason Raab, a graduate of Holy Family School and O’Dea High School, recently earned the honored Eagle Scout…

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Auburn student wins grand prize at Kumon of Federal Way annual spelling bee

Six additional students named gold winners at the May event.

Auburn High School graduates-to-be listen as their class speaker addresses them during Saturday's graduation ceremony at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Courtesy photo.

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Auburn’s class of 2021 reaches the finish line

The Auburn School District graduated more than 1,100 seniors on Saturday, June 19, for in-person graduation ceremonies for…

VRFA Fire Captain retires this month after 32 years with the fire service. Courtesy of VRFA

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VRFA Fire Captain Dave Berg retires

A career in the fire service means dedicating yourself to helping others.

A scene from the Auburn Farmers Market’s opening day June 6. Photo courtesy of Julie Krueger

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Auburn Farmers Market is open for 2021 season

The Auburn Farmers Market opened June 6 for the season at Les Gove Park, 1140 Auburn Way S.…

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Why we celebrate Memorial Day

It’s the Memorial Day weekend – and you know what that means.

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Roundup of local Auburn candidates for 2021 elections

For the first time since she sought and won the office of Auburn mayor in 2013, Nancy Backus…

VRFA firefighter Neil Pedersen recently announced his retirement after 36 years with the service. Courtesy photo

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VRFA Firefighter Neil Pedersen retires

In the 36 years, Neil Pedersen has been a firefighter, he has seen his fire department grow from…