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City to set hearing on proposal to assume the powers of its independent TBD

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City to set hearing on proposal to assume the powers of its independent TBD

State lawmakers called transportation benefit districts into existence as independent taxing districts solely to build, improve, provide and…

Auburn Police looking for suspect involved in shooting near Green River

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Auburn Police looking for suspect involved in shooting near Green River

Public’s help sought to identify man who is still at large

Auburn City Council race, Position 5: Burnett vs. Mulenga

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Auburn City Council race, Position 5: Burnett vs. Mulenga

Two challengers. One spot.

The 93-year-old Auburn Avenue Theater remains a popular place for entertainment, with 250 seats in the house. COURTESY PHOTO

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City to buy historic Auburn Avenue Theater

Purchase is for $570,000, the appraised value, plus $80,000, one of the two years left on the lease

City council approves changes to street, other projects in its Transportation Improvement Plan

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City council approves changes to street, other projects in its Transportation Improvement Plan

City leaders have set their eyes on building a new, $1.65 million, westbound right-turn pocket at the 15th…

Serving it up for 41 years

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Serving it up for 41 years

Starting Gate waitress treats people with efficiency, grace and a smile

Grames, Holman vie for school board position

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Grames, Holman vie for school board position

Chris Grames and Arlista Holman are running for a spot on the Auburn School Board.

Auburn parks make a pitch to clear the air

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Auburn parks make a pitch to clear the air

City council hears proposal for smoking and vaping ban in city parks and park buildings

City awards $2.8 million airport runway extension contract to Sumner contractor

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City awards $2.8 million airport runway extension contract to Sumner contractor

By extending Auburn Municipal Airport’s runway from 3,400 to 3,841 lineal feet, the city hopes to make it…

Road to ruin or lower taxes? City Council opposes I-976

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Road to ruin or lower taxes? City Council opposes I-976

Councilman Brown: ‘one of the most dangerous initiatives’

City to delay its yes or no on I-976

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City to delay its yes or no on I-976

Eyman’s latest initiative put on the Nov. 5 general election

Two of four arrested for thefts at Auburn, Milton post offices this past summer | Update

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Two of four arrested for thefts at Auburn, Milton post offices this past summer | Update

Authorities have arrested two of the four people the U.S. Postal Service suspects of having committed a string…

$1.96 billion Puget Sound Gateway program launched

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$1.96 billion Puget Sound Gateway program launched

Projects to complete State Route 167 in Pierce County, SR 509 in King County and improve connections to…

Auburn to get ST funds for intersection fix-its

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Auburn to get ST funds for intersection fix-its

Projects to better zip the public to the Transit Station and back

What’s the SCORE? Federal Way’s pending exit from co-ownership of jail prompts changes

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What’s the SCORE? Federal Way’s pending exit from co-ownership of jail prompts changes

In early 2009, Auburn entered into an interlocal agreement with five other local cities to form and operate…

Auburn Municipal Airport, which began operations in 1969, is one of the busiest for its size in the region. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

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Runway extension to take wing

Sen. Cantwell announces FAA will provide $2.8 million for major project at Auburn Municipal Airport

NobleRush – formerly Hinshaw’s Motorcycle – abruptly and without notice, closes its stores in Auburn

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NobleRush – formerly Hinshaw’s Motorcycle – abruptly and without notice, closes its stores in Auburn

The man checked the website, confirmed the Auburn store’s hours and hit the road from his home in…

Chris Vance has his doubts about the Republican party and where it is going. COURTESY PHOTO

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From chairman of WA Republicans to party pariah, Chris Vance explains why

‘Biggest shock of my adult life has been the Republican Party’s complete capitulation to Donald Trump.’

Chris Vance has his doubts about the Republican party and where it is going. COURTESY PHOTO

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Pulling no punches

From chairman of the state Republican party to party pariah, Chris Vance explains why

City moves ahead to garner money for affordable housing

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City moves ahead to garner money for affordable housing

Budget effect for Auburn? Worth about $155,000 per year for the next 20 years