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Chris Clyfford lambasts a Kirkland-based developer’s proposal to link their proposed real estate development in Black Diamond to Green Valley Road via a connector road east of Flaming Geyser State Park.

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Residents fret possible connector from development to Green Valley Road

The subject at the meeting in Black Diamond City Hall Sept. 29 was the draft environmental impact statement…

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Ages apart, Council candidates offer different approaches

The 800-pound gorilla in the room in the contest for Auburn City Council Position 2 is likely to…

Crews tore down the former Mel's Lumber and True Value Hardware Store at 120 First St.

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Mel’s comes down

Crews demolished the former Mel’s Lumber and True Value Hardware Store at 120 First St. The building had…

Dao Lee

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Markets caps promising inaugural season at plaza

After one last hurrah on a sun-splashed Sunday afternoon, vendors at the Auburn International Farmers Market crated the…

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To be on board? Mayoral candidates differ

Most public officials spend a lot of time attending meetings of regional boards and commissions, such as the…

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Mel’s, versatile haven to many, to be razed

Mel's Lumber and True Value Hardware Store at 120 First St., northwest of Auburn City Hall served the…

Alexandra Davis

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Davis bridges gaps, nurtures diversity in the community

Alexandra Davis has been the cultural diversity liaison for the City of Auburn since November 2008. Tell us…

Doug Shultes follows a map of the Green River Valley at a recent informational meeting at Flaming Geyser State Park.

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Farmers, residents briefed on prospects of valley flooding

Farmers and homeowners along Green Valley Road crammed into the lodge building at Flaming Geyser State Park last…

Mayor Pete Lewis champions downtown redevelopment

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Local candidates square off at forum

Candidates for local and county offices from Auburn mayor to King County Executive spoke Monday at Emerald Downs…

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Lewis holds monetary advantage over Haugen, filings show

As of Friday, incumbent Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis had raised a total of $32,861.28 and spent $24,411.45 in…

Debbie Christian is the heart and soul of the Auburn Food Bank. Christian was honored as Citizen of the Year for her work and commitment by the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Chamber honors generous, dedicated Christian for her work

n the teeth of the most trying economic times since the Great Depression, Auburn Food Bank Director Debbie…

State Sen. Pam Roach mobilizes opposition to a development proposal that would link SE Green Valley Road between Flaming Geyser State Park and SR 169 to a major housing development in Black Diamond. At left

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Development stirs concerns about Green Valley Road

Green Valley Road begins just east of the Neeley Mansion on Southeast Auburn-Black Diamond Road and from there…

King County Councilmember Julia Patterson warns that the Howard Hanson Dam cannot be depended upon to hold back flood-level waters this winter.

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Officials warn of possible flooding, urge residents to prepare

With the approach of fall, local and federal warnings are coming fast and furious now about the Howard…

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Sign of the times: Businesses given more flexibility

Businesses smarting from the recession recently approached Auburn officials with a request for increased regulatory flexibility for portable…

The 100-acre Auburn Environmental Park continues to emerge behind the efforts of City Councilmembers Rich Wagner

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Promising environmental park forges ahead

Tired of his daily commute to Redmond, the youngest son of Auburn City Councilwoman Sue Singer mentioned to…

Gov. Christine Gregoire

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Dream comes to life for tribe: New school officially opens

Since 1985, the Muckleshoot Tribal School has met in the tribe's community center, far from the best place…

Principal Irene Bowie will oversee a student body of 324

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Tribe opens doors to new, expansive school

Tribal leaders, local and state dignitaries came together Wednesday morning to officially open the new Muckleshoot Tribal School.

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Mayor given OK to act quickly in case of flooding

Prompted by the approaching rainy season and the diminished ability of the Howard Hanson Dam to hold back…

Superintendent Kip Herren says the school district has persevered through a difficult economic period.

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Despite budget cuts, school district moving on with shuffling, sacrifices

When the time comes for someone to write the story of the Auburn School District's 2009-2010 year, Superintendent…

The map above shows the 6.5-acre parcel being incorporated into the city of Auburn in an effort to speed up the permitting and development of the Mary Olson Farm parking lot project. The area to be annexed is the small triangle piece east of Green River Road under the words ‘King County.’

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Annexation would enhance further work on Mary Olson Farm project

Before Alfred and Anna Olson sold the 6.5-acre triangular strip of land on the north end of their…