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Couple captured in famous photo 67 years ago enjoying the good life in Auburn

The story of when Robert met Willa.

‘Yes, I opened in a pandemic,’ says owner of Boujee Botanika and The Octopus Opal

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‘Yes, I opened in a pandemic,’ says owner of Boujee Botanika and The Octopus Opal

Eclectic shop opens in downtown Auburn.

Screenshot shows Mayor Nancy Backus leading a recent virtual Auburn City Council meeting.

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City adjusts grant application for local park projects

Update on two projects in Auburn.

New Auburn bakery Pie Style captures magic of family tradition

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New Auburn bakery Pie Style captures magic of family tradition

‘World still needs good food,’ says owner.

Here is Sound Transit’s image of the second garage’s future site.

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Sound Transit may pause construction of second parking garage in Auburn

The agency is also considering potential pauses to Sounder parking garage projects in Kent and Sumner.

Deputy fatally shoots Auburn man

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Deputy fatally shoots Auburn man

Man identified as Joshua Sarrett, 32.

A card was left this week at an Auburn homeless encampment by Kent Hay, the city’s Outreach Program Administrator. Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Auburn strips misdemeanor penalty from overnight camping law

City council passes ordinance with 4-3 vote.

Kent Hay prods homeless from sleeping in Auburn parks

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Kent Hay prods homeless from sleeping in Auburn parks

Outreach Program Administrator does not have any handouts to offer.

Auburn Arts Alley will feature lighting, seating, public art, space for temporary or “rotating” art and performances in addition to elements inspired by a local artist in collaboration with the Muckleshoot Tribe. Courtesy photo

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Project to transform alley between Auburn Avenue Theater and future culture center

It will be called Auburn Arts Alley.

Former post office will become Auburn Arts and Culture Center

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Former post office will become Auburn Arts and Culture Center

8,000-square-foot center is expected to attract more energy to downtown.

An unusual school year gets started in Auburn

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An unusual school year gets started in Auburn

Rainier Middle School teacher leads her students in distance learning and more.

For a dog to be declared dangerous, or potentially dangerous in Auburn, it must have attacked, bitten, endangered, or injured a person or a domestic animal, without provocation. File photo

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New rules for ‘dangerous dogs’ in Auburn

City council revises ordinance.

A Lakeland Hills Elementary teacher riding in the district’s car and bus parade last week signals her eagerness to welcome students to school on opening day Sept. 9. Courtesy photo

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A school year like no other opens Sept. 9 in Auburn

Auburn School District’s 17,000 students will do things differently this fall.

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Auburn city leaders ponder 2nd version of eviction ordinance

The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association wanted landlords to be able to levy additional, reasonable security deposits for damage…

Auburn police in riot gear during a June 2, 2020, protest in the city’s downtown. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Auburn forms a Police Advisory Committee

Police looking for residents keen to serve on committee

Homeless man lying on the bench. File photo

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Council debates second draft of ordinance aimed at homeless camping in Auburn parks

Here’s what the suggested revisions would do.

Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision

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Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision

“Decision to close the National Archives in Seattle has far-reaching impacts across the Northwest.”

Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson. Courtesy photo

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Auburn settles lawsuit over Isaiah Obet’s death for $1.25 million

Family calls for inquest into 2017 shooting by Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson.

Families and friends of Jesse Sarey gather after arraignment of Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson

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Families and friends of Jesse Sarey gather after arraignment of Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson

‘Today was an emotional day for me.’

Algona transfer station to be subject of virtual public meeting

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Algona transfer station to be subject of virtual public meeting

King County’s future Algona Transfer Station should begin operation in 2023 at 35101 W. Valley Highway S., replacing…