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Auburn police responded to the following calls for service between Dec. 8 and Dec. 10:

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Fire & rescue blotter

The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 167 calls for service between Dec. 2 and Dec. 7, among…

Parks maintenance worker Greg Newman hangs a holiday basket on one of the light poles along Main Street last week.

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City dresses up for the holidays

The Auburn Downtown Association – in partnership with the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department’s Youth Council –…

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City, partners to offer CERT training

The City of Auburn Emergency Management Office, in conjunction the Valley Regional Fire Authority and the White River…

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TJ grad Bronson to play In East-West Shrine Game

Central Washington tight end Jared Bronson, a Thomas Jefferson product, has been selected to play in the 84th…

Sports

Emerald Downs to offer 91-day meeting in ’09

The Washington Horse Racing Commission approved a 91-day season of live racing for Emerald Downs in 2009. Opening…

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Longtime trainer, conditioner loses battle with leukemia

Aubrey Villyard, a longtime thoroughbred trainer and a top conditioner at Emerald Downs, died Tuesday after a long…

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Rainier Christian School to present ‘An Island Christmas’

Valley Christian Schools will present “An Island Christmas” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Northwest Family Church, Auburn, 3535…

The No. 5 David Riske wore with the Gators officially was retired during a ceremony Dec. 6 at Green River Community College. From the left are Green River Athletic Director Bob Kickner

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Former Gator great Riske has number retired

Green River Community College recently honored former Gator and current major league reliever David Riske by retiring his…

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‘The Ave’ to make way for Arctic Express on Saturday

The historic Auburn Avenue Theater will present Slightly Illusional’s Arctic Express, an imaginary train ride that takes kids…

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Storm targets Washington state — drivers beware

Drivers from Sekiu to Spokane, Vancouver to Bellingham and all points in between need to prepare for the…

Members of the King County Sheriffs Marine Dive Unit searched last month for the missing car that carried two boys. The car eventually was found

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Search called off for boy presumed drowned in the Green River

Seriously inclement weather expected Friday has delayed the planned search of the Green River for 13-year-old Austin Fuda,…

The state faces a financial crisis of its own.

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Christmas chaos at the Capitol

What a mess. A celebration of holiday traditions during the festive season has instead become a free fire…

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Qualification, documentation and patience: 3 things you need when applying for unemployment

With the slumping economy and frequent news about layoffs, employees at the state Employment Security Department are working…

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Recreation calendar | Dec. 13

BASEBALL AUBURN PARKS YOUTH REGISTRATION Registration is open for players in grades K-12. The early registration deadline is…

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Auburn calendar of events | Dec. 13

Special Events Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the Web site: www.auburntourism.com. Tree of…

Auburn Regional Theatre presents 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'  through Dec. 21. Cost: $15-$20. Auburn Mountainview Theater

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Regional A&E Calendar | Dec. 13

Events Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org. Grand Victorian Gala and Victorian…

The new fire station will be located on property just north of the intersection of Lake Tapps Parkway and 182nd Avenue East. It will serve the fast-growing areas in and around Lakeland Hills and support other nearby stations.

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VRFA to break ground for new Lakeland station

The Valley Regional Fire Authority Board of Governance will have their shovels ready for a groundbreaking ceremony of…

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King County resident face increasing challenges

Many aspects of living in King County have improved or remain unchanged in recent years, yet residents face…