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Mayor, Auburn maintain optimism in face of tough challenges

It’s no secret that in this economy, things are tough all over. Even as more people move to…

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Auburn considers student’s green solutions, studies 2012 bicycle event

Auburn is the site of many great events each year, including the Veterans Day Parade and the July…

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Auburn teen gets 35 years for double shooting

Superior Court Judge John Erlick on Friday sentenced a 17-year-old Auburn youth to 35 years in prison for…

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Auburn pitches sales tax exemption to lure business

Think of it as a little flag that says “see Auburn” to major retail outlets thinking about locating…

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AG McKenna getting tough on gangs with his latest legislation

In December, Don Pierce, executive director of the Washington State Association of Sheriff’s and Police Chiefs, warned that…

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Investigators determine Algona house fire was accidental

Investigators say that the fire that damaged a home at 516 Algona Blvd. N. Monday afternoon was accidental.

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New maple trees to be planted at Auburn cemetery

The maple trees have stood silent watch over Pioneer Cemetery on Auburn Way North for more than half…

Terry Davis continues to make a difference in the community with his leadership and many volunteer efforts.

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Auburn Reporter’s Person of the Year: Dynamic Davis extends helping hand

With his young face, relaxed ways and quick wit, it’s no great stretch to picture Terry Davis as…

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SCORE takes over Auburn jail as temporary home of operations

Since 12:01 a.m., Jan. 1, the City of Auburn no longer has had a jail.

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Auburn renews downtown deal with developer

City Council members on Dec. 20 renewed the City's master plan agreement with Alpert International LLC, the Seattle-based…

Rebecca “Becky” Marrero was last seen on Dec. 3

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Skull found in Auburn ravine identified as possible victim of Green River Killer

A forensic odontologist has positively identified a skull found in an Auburn ravine on Tuesday as Rebecca “Becky”…

King County Sheriffs were scouring a wooded ravine on Auburn's West Hill for human remains Wednesday after a human skull was discovered Tuesday. The search required closure of 65th Avenue South.

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Human skull found, more bones discovered in Auburn ravine; road reopened

Four teenagers playing in a steep, wooded ravine on Auburn's West Hill Tuesday afternoon called police after spotting…

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Residents wary of Pacific Raceways expansion

Pacific Raceways president Jason Fiorito came to the King County Council Chambers Dec. 14 to present his case…

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Auburn, agencies look to create a regional shooting range

Auburn police officers have practiced their shooting skills for years on the outdoor range on 15th Street Northwest…

City crews clean up the muck on 8th Street Northeast

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Broken fire hydrant, water main cause minor flooding; repairs made, street reopened

A ruptured fire hydrant and a broken water main caused minor flooding on 8th Street from F Street…

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Auburn police arrest Portland man in Frankel homicide

Auburn Police Department major crimes detectives – with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service – arrested a…

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Auburn police, task force nab auto thief tied to ring

Good police work aided by the regional Vehicle Theft Task Force led to the arrest of a 26-year-old…

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Pacific Raceways’ plans stir noise, concerns from neighbors

Jason Fiorito's grandfather opened a track in 1960 east of Auburn to give local high school kids an…

The storm-water retention vaults will be part of the City's planned Promenade project.

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Tecnology with a twist for Auburn’s downtown project

Special, new-fangled storm-water retention vaults, part of the upcoming Promenade project that will result in the reconstruction of…

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City adopts biennial budget; no layoffs anticipated

On Monday, the Auburn City Council adopted the biennial 2011-2012 budget.