State lawmakers called transportation benefit districts into existence as independent taxing districts solely to build, improve, provide and fund transportation improvements within their boundaries, which… Continue reading
Public’s help sought to identify man who is still at large
ELECTION 2019
Two challengers. One spot. The contest for Position 5 on the Auburn City Council, pits Ryan Burnett, a seasoned restaurant manager, against Robyn Mulenga, a… Continue reading
‘It’s a great thing’
Purchase is for $570,000, the appraised value, plus $80,000, one of the two years left on the lease
City leaders have set their eyes on building a new, $1.65 million, westbound right-turn pocket at the 15th Street Northwest and State Route 167 northbound… Continue reading
OUT AND ABOUT
Starting Gate waitress treats people with efficiency, grace and a smile
ELECTION 2019
Chris Grames and Arlista Holman are running for a spot on the Auburn School Board. Here’s what each candidate had to say as the Nov.… Continue reading
PUBLIC HEALTH
City council hears proposal for smoking and vaping ban in city parks and park buildings
Councilman Brown: ‘one of the most dangerous initiatives’
By extending Auburn Municipal Airport’s runway from 3,400 to 3,841 lineal feet, the city hopes to make it safer, better able to handle today’s and… Continue reading
Authorities have arrested two of the four people the U.S. Postal Service suspects of having committed a string of post office box burglaries in Auburn,… Continue reading
Eyman’s latest initiative put on the Nov. 5 general election
In early 2009, Auburn entered into an interlocal agreement with five other local cities to form and operate the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) in Des… Continue reading
‘WE OPTED FOR CONFIDENCE IN OUR FUTURE’
Projects to complete State Route 167 in Pierce County, SR 509 in King County and improve connections to ports
Projects to better zip the public to the Transit Station and back
GROWING AVIATION
Sen. Cantwell announces FAA will provide $2.8 million for major project at Auburn Municipal Airport
LOCAL BUSINESS
The man checked the website, confirmed the Auburn store’s hours and hit the road from his home in Spanaway. But when he reached NobleRush, formerly… Continue reading
Politics
‘Biggest shock of my adult life has been the Republican Party’s complete capitulation to Donald Trump.’
From chairman of the state Republican party to party pariah, Chris Vance explains why
Budget effect for Auburn? Worth about $155,000 per year for the next 20 years
