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The Auburn Fire Department’s first female firefighter, Janeen Ruge, retired June 12 after 21 years on the job - 12 of them with the present-day Valley Regional Fire Authority. Courtesy photo

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Auburn Fire Department’s first female firefighter retires after 21 years

In her 21 years with the Auburn Fire Department and Valley Regional Fire Authority, Janeen Ruge, Auburn’s first…

Photos courtesy of Pacific Ballroom Dance                                The Youth Premier Formation team performing the ballroom medley “Strength and Honor.”

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Pacific Ballroom Dance to hold virtual concert June 20

“Mosaic,” a live-streamed ballroom concert, will be presented free through the Vimeo platform.

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City and Auburn police officer sued in federal court; APD refutes claims on Facebook page

The Auburn Police Department and one of its police officers are defendants in a lawsuit that was filed…

Auburn City Hall. FILE PHOTO

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City, school district reach deal on intersection upgrades

A traffic impact analysis related to construction of the Auburn School District’s 16th elementary school recently determined it…

Auburn woman finds her calling in military aviation

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Auburn woman finds her calling in military aviation

Abigail Gooch is now on standby duty with the Washington National Guard.

Courtesy photo                                 In this image from the 2019 Auburn Farmers Market, Ballesteros Produce displays its goods.

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Auburn Farmers Market opens June 7

In early May, the city of Auburn announced it had received approval from Public Health — Seattle &King…

Robert Whale / Auburn Reporter                                Protesters confront Auburn police Tuesday evening in downtown Auburn.

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Hundreds gather at Auburn City Hall to protest death of George Floyd

On Tuesday evening, hundreds of people gathered on the Auburn City Hall Plaza to protest loudly — here…

Screenshot from a YouTube video posted Monday by the City of Auburn with a message from Mayor Nancy Backus and other city officials.

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Looting hits Auburn mall and nearby stores; mayor imposes 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew

Auburn is among the King County cities seeing protests over the death of George Floyd at the knee…

North-end apartments sprouting

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North-end apartments sprouting

Inland Group LLC is humming along with its redevelopment of the former Valley 6 Drive-In Theaters site, as…

Pandemic stressing small shops, bars, restaurants on Main Street

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Pandemic stressing small shops, bars, restaurants on Main Street

Auburn’s business owners fret closures, hope to be here when they lift

VRFA ready to move personnel should COVID-19 wreak havoc

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VRFA ready to move personnel should COVID-19 wreak havoc

Chief: ’We’re going to do our duty. I have 100 percent confidence in my people’

Auburn schools to close March 16 to April 24, per governor’s 3-county order

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Auburn schools to close March 16 to April 24, per governor’s 3-county order

Superintendent Spicciati: ‘We understand that this plan will create hardship for many families and we appreciate your patience…

City leaders give fireworks code revision a unanimous ‘go’

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City leaders give fireworks code revision a unanimous ‘go’

City leaders recently gave a unanimous yes to a major overhaul of Auburn’s fireworks ordinance.

As virus spreads, seniors and the disadvantaged suffer in many ways

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As virus spreads, seniors and the disadvantaged suffer in many ways

Activity center closes indefinitely; food bank short on volunteers

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City Council ratifies state of emergency, suspends some of its own meeting rules

Actions come from the growing public health impacts of the pandemic; city venues to remain closed

To ward off COVID-19, Auburn School District cancels community and parent activities, school events

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To ward off COVID-19, Auburn School District cancels community and parent activities, school events

Superintendent: ‘I believe the governor will order schools to close, potentially for several weeks. We encourage you to…

Boeing settles suit, will aid Lones levee setback project

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Boeing settles suit, will aid Lones levee setback project

Once King County removes the 60-year old Lones levee setback on the Green River just east of Auburn,…

Local leaders hold confab on community’s response to coronavirus

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Local leaders hold confab on community’s response to coronavirus

City, hospital officials keeping a close eye on the situation; school district will follow advice, direction of the…

Coronavirus concerns: Auburn won’t close schools for cleaning, but situation is fluid

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Coronavirus concerns: Auburn won’t close schools for cleaning, but situation is fluid

District will continue to follow the advice and direction of the health department regarding any closures

Area crews extinguish abandoned house fire

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Area crews extinguish abandoned house fire

Firefighters from Valley Regional, South King Fire and Puget Sound Fire and King County Medic One were on…