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Auburn Police Officer pleads not guilty to second-degree murder and first-degree assault in fatal shooting of Jesse Sarey in 2019

On Aug. 24 in a courtroom at the King County Regional Justice Center in Kent, Auburn Police Officer…

City Attorney Kendra Comeau made it clear: Auburn is not outlawing panhandling. “We have all these mechanisms already available, and we just want to make sure it’s clear that we are not citing or enforcing something where a vulnerable individual is just asking for money,” said Comeau. “We are not going to take them to jail because they’re panhandling.” File photo

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Auburn can handle aggressive begging without ordinance

For several years, Auburn has had a specific chapter of its code that makes aggressive begging a misdemeanor…

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Auburn businesses plug along in teeth of pandemic

You see an empty store front, an empty warehouse.

City Attorney Kendra Comeau made it clear: Auburn is not outlawing panhandling. “We have all these mechanisms already available, and we just want to make sure it’s clear that we are not citing or enforcing something where a vulnerable individual is just asking for money,” said Comeau. “We are not going to take them to jail because they’re panhandling.” File photo

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Auburn may change aggressive begging code because rest of code handles the problem

Guys walks onto a street, gums up traffic and yells at or threatens motorists to get them to…

Auburn School District contracts with developer to build new Pioneer Elementary School

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Auburn School District contracts with developer to build new Pioneer Elementary School

The Auburn School District has signed a contract with the Seattle-based construction and development firm Skanska USA to…

The Auburn Symphony Orchestra will go virtual at least until Dec. 20 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy photo

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Auburn Symphony moves online for rest of 2020

Because of the ongoing health concerns and regulations surrounding COVID-19, the Auburn Symphony Orchestra will not perform any…

Protesters of fatal police shootings rally at Auburn Justice Center

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Protesters of fatal police shootings rally at Auburn Justice Center

Protesters of fatal police shootings rally at Auburn Justice Center

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Deputies find missing Auburn woman’s remains near Snoqualmie Pass

The King County Medical Examiner confirmed on Monday that a body found near Snoqualmie Pass on Aug. 5…

Here is the critter Scott Seagren found on his property on Green Valley Road. Although it has not been confirmed, Seagren said he has his doubts it’s a murder hornet. Courtesy photo

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Was it a murder hornet, or a case of mistaken identity?

Auburn man makes discovery after setting traps.

Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) is the world’s largest species of hornet. Courtesy of WSDA

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State nets its first Asian giant hornet

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has trapped its first Asian giant hornet.

Five young men come to King County deputy’s rescue

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Five young men come to King County deputy’s rescue

At the Auburn City Council meeting Aug. 3, King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht and Auburn Police Chief Daniel…

Donna Goodman, left, is all smiles after a crew from Allred showed up at her home en masse to replace her defunct heating and cooling system with a brand new one for free last Thursday. With her on the porch from left to right are Nick Allred, Dan Allred and Amy Shrake of Allred, and to the right is Goodman’s friend and neighbor, Karen Shepherd. Courtesy photo

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Company new to Auburn comes to the rescue of Auburn senior

Donna Goodman was a senior citizen living in an Auburn mobile home park, lashed to the whims of…

Auburn can do better in COVID-19 fight, mayor says

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Auburn can do better in COVID-19 fight, mayor says

Mask up, wash your hands, keep that physical distance.

Will Auburn’s annual Veterans Parade go virtual in 2020?

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Will Auburn’s annual Veterans Parade go virtual in 2020?

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Auburn’s 55th annual Veterans Parade on Saturday, Nov. 7, could be…

Proposal targets illegal camping in Auburn

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Proposal targets illegal camping in Auburn

Goal would also be to help the homeless find shelter and health services.

Kent Hay, Homeless Outreach Program Administrator. Courtesy photo

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Deep-dyed in criminal justice and social services, Kent Hay works with Auburn’s homeless

Auburn’s homeless coordinator comes with experience as a probation officer a case manager.

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Auburn gives out financial aid to small businesses

Six weeks have passed since Economic Development Manager Doug Lein and his crew brought the last of two…

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Final report issued for Lea Hill Road Corridor upgrades

Improvements to the Lea Hill Road Corridor should cost roughly $25 million.

COVID-19 pandemic claims Corestar Pilates

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COVID-19 pandemic claims Corestar Pilates

Ruth Stover started keeping Auburnites nimble at her Corestar Pilates studio on Auburn’s East Main Street in 2008.

Blackfish Distillery among more than 100 small businesses to receive checks

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Blackfish Distillery among more than 100 small businesses to receive checks

On the list to receive $1,300 checks from the Department of Commerce and King County via the city…