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Opinion

Jury service is the cornerstone of democratic participation | Guest column

Jury service is the most likely role residents will have in our justice system.

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News

Stuck in an elevator | Fire Blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Northwest

6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation deal in Legislature

The tax would also rise in the future to account for inflation

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Northwest

Fifth case of measles in state identified in a King County infant

Traveled through Sea-Tac Airport and visited Seattle Children’s Hospital

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Business

Free haircuts for kids at Evergreen Park

Bella Red Salon and Third Dimension Salon of Auburn teamed up April 13 to provide 64 free haircuts…

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Northwest

Democrats in Washington Legislature reveal sweeping new tax plan

It cobbles together a range of hikes, including on businesses, capital gains and property

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Northwest

Permit requirement for gun purchases clears state Senate

The Legislature has never come closer to implementing the policy, which about 12 other states have in place.

Walt Williams | Obituary

Obituaries

Walt Williams | Obituary

May 10, 1944 – April 3, 2025

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News

Unknown white powder found at business | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

Venita Loy Hatch | Obituary

Obituaries

Venita Loy Hatch | Obituary

December 13, 1937- March 15, 2025

Nadeane Louise Eidal | Obituary

Obituaries

Nadeane Louise Eidal | Obituary

September 27, 1926 - March 13, 2025

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Letters to the Editor

What will be the federal government’s impact in Auburn? | Letter to the editor

Letter to the editor.

Mark Millbauer | Obituary

Obituaries

Mark Millbauer | Obituary

1955-2025

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News

Fire alarm at elementary school | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Northwest

Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval

The bipartisan bill calls for the state to funnel about $2 billion more to schools over four years.

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News

Juvenile murder suspect arrest | Auburn blotter

From the Auburn police log.

News

City seeks applicants for vacated council position

City seeks applicants for vacated council position 6

Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to reporters at the state Capitol on Feb. 27 in Olympia about his plans to cut state spending by about $4 billion over four years. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget

State officials look to solve a shortfall estimated to be $12 billion or more.

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News

Measles detected in King County infant

The patient visited multiple locations around the county between Feb. 20 and Feb. 25, including Bellevue Square, Bothell,…

Kathleen Cecilia (McHugh) Wilson Sherman | Obituary

Obituaries

Kathleen Cecilia (McHugh) Wilson Sherman | Obituary

March 30, 1950 - December 5, 2024