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Semi-truck driver caught in floodwaters | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

The Enumclaw transfer station is accepting flood debris on weekends though Jan. 11, 2026. File photo

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King County accepting flood debris for free

Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.

Courtesy of WSDOT

News

Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn due to flooding

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn…

Nixie VanSelus | Obituary

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Nixie VanSelus | Obituary

Nixie Van Selus

Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo)

Northwest

Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond…

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo

News

Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding

The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

Auburn head coach Ryan Hansen talks to his team in the huddle. Nathan Hyun / The Reporter

Sports

Auburn boys hold off late comeback vs. Kentwood

Rainier Denoso’s last second block seals the win for Auburn.

An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)

Northwest

WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified…

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News

SR 167 will see overnight closure in Auburn on Dec. 3-4

Courtesy of WSDOT

Courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
Washington’s pickleball license plate.

Northwest

Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

Melvin Knott | Obituary

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Melvin Knott | Obituary

Melvin Jeffery Knott

Photo courtesy of Auburn Senior Activity Center

Life

Friendsgiving for Auburn seniors

Annual luncheon is hosted by the Auburn Senior Activity Center.

James Fletcher | Obituary

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James Fletcher | Obituary

James Normand Fletcher

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Firefighters use Jaws of Life to free driver | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Nov. 7 for the newest imaginative “storefront,” The UPS Store, at the JA Finance Park facility of Junior Achievement of Washington. The collaboration is part of JA’s mission to empower students with real-world skills and inspire future entrepreneurs. On this day, Mount Tahoma High School students spent several hours at JA Finance Park, taking part in an interactive learning experience focused on personal finance and career exploration. Learn more at washington.ja.org. Courtesy photo

Business

New ‘storefront’ opens for Junior Achievement students

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Nov. 7 for the newest imaginative “storefront,” The UPS Store, at the…

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News

Fire blotter: Plane crash across the street from school

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

Opinion

Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary

For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought…

Auburn’s 60th annual Veterans Parade and Observance was held Nov. 8, 2025. The parade featured more than 150 units and nearly 4,000 participants from veterans’ units, honor guards, marching bands and more moving along Main Street. The parade was preceded by activities including a remembrance ceremony and lighting of the flame at Veterans Memorial Park. Courtesy photos/City of Auburn

Life

Auburn hosts 60th annual Veterans Parade and Observance

Auburn’s 60th annual Veterans Parade and Observance was held Nov. 8, 2025. The parade featured more than 150…

Auburn Riverside celebrates 4A West Central District doubles championship. Photo by Nathan Hyun

Sports

Auburn Riverside tennis duo dominates districts

Evan Ly and Xanyi Yang win their first 4A district title as Ravens.

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King County courthouse dog retires after 10 years of service

On Oct. 21, a beloved, four-legged member of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office team officially retired after…