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Council on Monday to ponder what to do about Auburn Avenue Theater when lease is up

City Council to talk about the future of the Auburn Avenue Theater, explore options, at 5:30 p.m., Monday…

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Hearing on pot-business moratorium becomes a ‘no’ to Muckleshoot Hill location

City hearing on pot-business moratorium turns into thumbs down on one potential store

Bob Baggett

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Council newbie, Bob Baggett, learning the ropes

"Part-time" job on Auburn Council is a lot more in these times

The graffiti-scarred Big Daddy’s Drive In sign will be saved and restored as public art

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Big Daddy’s day almost done, sign to live on

City to tear down Big Daddy's but will save the sign

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City sets public hearing on marijuana-related businesses

In November of 2012, voters approved Initiative Number 502, allowing recreation sales and use of marijuana throughout the…

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Alleged 16-year-old accomplice of accused arsonist won’t be tried as an adult

Prosecutor will not try 16-year-old cousin of alleged arson as an adult

Evergreen Market opens at 402 16th St. NE. Operators submitted paperwork to establish the store before the City imposed a one-year moratorium on accepting applications for such businesses.

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Auburn’s second recreational pot shop no longer a pipe dream, about to open

Auburn's second recreational marijuana store about to open, on north end

Residents and business owners study one of two perspectives for the downtown commercial corridor during an open house in the City Hall lobby last October. The City’s Main Street Urban Design Project team used the open house to receive feedback and ideas from the public on its proposed ideas to enhance downtown.

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City leaders to hear update from Main Street Urban Design Project team

For one Auburn resident, it was large street trees. Another liked seating along the street, and still another…

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County considers two sites for transfer station

King County is down to two possible sites for South King County's future waste transfer station — the…

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City receives grants for road projects

Through the Washington State Department of Transportation, the federal government has awarded the City of Auburn three grants…

Jovi Catena

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YMCA’s Alive & Free program helps at-risk youth

In 2015, the YMCA's Alive & Free outreach program in South King County served 60 youngsters in Auburn.…

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Board tables vote on $20 car tab fee to fund transportation projects

The Transportation Benefit District Board did not say no Monday to enacting the car tab fee, did put…

Debbie Christian

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Volunteer teams tally 110 homeless people living in Auburn on One Night Count

Guided by the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness, more than 1,000 volunteers spread throughout King County to see…

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Auburn man pleads not guilty to string of arsons

Last month, the King County Prosecutor formally charged 22-year-old Michael Austin McGrath of Auburn with one count of…

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City agrees to buy old Public Health building

City leaders on Monday voted unanimously to purchase the old Public Health building on Auburn Avenue North from…

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Angry Sohappy charged with burglary, assault after busting into man’s home

The King County Prosecutor on Jan. 8 has charged James Sohappy, 24, with first-degree burglary and with third-degree…

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Board to consider, possibly approve, $20 car tab fee Monday

Transportation Benefit District Board to consider approval of $20 car tab fee

Trains hauling crude oil from Canada and the Northern Plains are among the heaviest on the rails today

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Trains carrying highly flammable shale oil through Auburn raise new public safety concerns

Every day, trains hauling the black, cigar-shaped cars clatter along the tracks through Auburn and other cities of…

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City to discuss, vote on purchase of old Public Health Building

City to discuss purchase of old Public Health building then vote up or down

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Police say alleged Auburn arsonist an “admitted drug user” whose alleged drug use drove him to set fires

Alleged Auburn arsonist cools heels in jail; formal charges pending