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    Articles by Steve Hunter
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Bridges neighborhood.
    Auburn gets a step closer to annexing Bridges...
    By Steve Hunter • February 1, 2023 5:34 am

    Land cannot be developed, but a new owner must maintain the property

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    Two men hurt when their small plane crashes...
    By Steve Hunter • January 7, 2023 9:22 pm

    After Auburn takeoff, plane landed Saturday afternoon, Jan. 7 on roof of unit along Central Avenue South

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    COURTESY PHOTO, VFW Post 6785
From left to right, Alan B’Hymer, USAF Korea Defennse veteran; Richard Klug, USAF Vietnam War veteran; and Walt Tanimoto, US Army Iraq War veteran, honor Richard Sample, US Army Korea Defense veteran, with three awards.
    U.S. Army Korean Defense veteran presented with missing...
    By Steve Hunter • January 3, 2023 4:22 pm

    It took nearly 60 years, but Richard “RC” Sample finally received his missing medals for his service in South Korea.

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    Hearing rescheduled for Bridges development in Lea Hill...
    By Steve Hunter • December 28, 2022 5:11 am

    Properties are part of Bridges development that Auburn might annex; wetlands to remain untouched

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    Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics
    Ice storm coming? National Weather Service says it...
    By Steve Hunter • December 22, 2022 3:33 pm

    To strike most of Western Washington Thursday evening through Friday evening

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    Martinze Johnson takes part in a training program at the Northwest Carpenters Institute of Washington center in Kent. STEVE HUNTER, Sound Publishing
    Workers find success in apprenticeship carpenter program
    By Steve Hunter • December 17, 2022 1:30 am

    Good pay, lifelong trade skills, enjoyable work sites among the benefits

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    Auburn, Kent animal shelters offer reduced adoption fees
    By Steve Hunter • December 15, 2022 11:32 am

    Prices for dogs, cats drop during holiday special at each facility

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    City of Kent plans public hearing about selling...
    By Steve Hunter • December 10, 2022 5:02 am

    Properties near Bridges neighborhood near Auburn; wetlands would remain protected

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    Courtesy Photo, UW Medicine
    Flu season is off to historically severe start...
    By Steve Hunter • December 8, 2022 12:48 pm

    Flu-related hospitalizations are higher so far this year in U.S. than every previous season since 2011

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    King County proclaims Dan Satterberg Day to honor...
    By Steve Hunter • December 6, 2022 4:30 pm

    He worked 37 years in the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; the last 15 as its leader

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    WGU Washington to deliver care packages to local...
    By Steve Hunter • November 3, 2022 4:30 pm

    Kent-based nonprofit will make stops Nov. 5 at hospitals in Renton, Federal Way and Enumclaw

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    Bill Boyce and Claudia Kauffman
    Differences between 47th District Senate candidates pop up...
    By Steve Hunter • October 26, 2022 12:45 pm

    Bill Boyce, Claudia Kauffman differ on gas tax, police reform, long-term care tax

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    COURTESY PHOTO, Emerald Downs
Emerald Downs wrapped up its 27th season of racing on Sept. 18 in Auburn.
    Betting, purses up at Emerald Downs in 2022...
    By Steve Hunter • September 30, 2022 11:45 am

    Racing fans wager $67.7 million at Auburn track

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    Diversity in Law Enforcement Career workshop set by...
    By Steve Hunter • September 26, 2022 2:47 pm

    Six South King County police departments partner to attract more diverse workforce

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    Gregory Moore was 53 when struck and killed in 2021 in Maple Valley by a hit-and-run driver. COURTESY PHOTO, Moore family
    Still no trial date for SeaTac teen in...
    By Steve Hunter • September 22, 2022 2:24 pm

    Girl charged a year ago in death of Maple Valley jogger Gregory Moore; next court hearing Sept. 28

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    Sound Transit participates in Rail Safety Week
    By Steve Hunter • September 19, 2022 1:33 pm

    Emphasis on importance of safety around trains and tracks

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    Update: National rail strike averted, Sounder to operate...
    By Steve Hunter • September 14, 2022 4:25 pm

    Commuter line includes stops in Kent, Auburn

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    South King County fire departments seek 40 to...
    By Steve Hunter • August 19, 2022 2:07 pm

    Six agencies looking to hire firefighters to start in January 2023; registration deadline Aug. 31

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    State Attorney General opposes PSE rate increase request
    By Steve Hunter • August 1, 2022 4:30 pm

    PSE proposal could hike electric by $16, gas by $12 per month to average bill in 2023

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    Widow tries to cope with husband’s hit-and-run death
    By Steve Hunter • July 27, 2022 3:46 pm

    A SeaTac teen has yet to go to trial for second-degree murder charge in death of Maple Valley jogger Greg Moore.

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    Courtesy Photo, King County Elections
    King County Elections calls for removal of unauthorized...
    By Steve Hunter • July 19, 2022 6:22 pm

    Republican activists reportedly posted signs that warns boxes are ‘under surveillance’

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    Proposal would clear longtime Green River homeless encampment
    By Steve Hunter • July 5, 2022 3:06 pm

    King County Councilmember submits legislation for property near Kent, Auburn.

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    Sound Transit Board approves Julie Timm as new...
    By Steve Hunter • June 23, 2022 4:21 pm

    She replaces Peter Rogoff who left in May after board voted to replace him

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    • Auburn gets a step closer to annexing Bridges neighborhood
    • Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers
    • Here’s what 31st District legislators are pursuing this year in Olympia
    • Auburn Riverside boys wrestling become NPSL champions
    • Suspect in attempted Auburn barista kidnapping pleads not guilty at arraignment

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