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Auburn Mountain View Cemetery Manager Craig Hudson, center, confers with maintenance workers David Partridge, left, and Zach Hopper in March 2020. Sound Publishing file photo

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State allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart with restrictions

Gov. Inslee issues new rules during May 27 news conference.

Macklemore will perform as part of a virtual concert June 10 to raise money for All In Wa, a group formed to support people in need because of the COVID-19 outbreak. COURTESY PHOTO

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Group launches All In Wa fund to raise $65M for COVID-19 crisis relief

Fundraising includes a virtual concert June 10 featuring Pearl Jam, Macklemore and others

Valley Regional Fire Authority crews responded to a mobile home fire Tuesday in the White River Estates in Auburn. Courtesy photo

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Fire claims life of Auburn resident

The fire that destroyed a mobile home Tuesday morning in the White River Estates on A Street Southeast…

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YMCA dishes up its summer meal program

Meals available in Auburn, Federal Way

American Medical Response (AMR) organized a parade of first responders to show appreciation for St. Elizabeth Hospital staff April 30. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing

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The complications of counting COVID deaths in Washington

State relies on results of tests and death certificates in calculating the daily toll of the disease.

Auburn School District sets June 13 as graduation day

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Auburn School District sets June 13 as graduation day

Each high school will feature in-person commencements with social distancing

Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol

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Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol

12 deaths in April across state

VRFA fire and rescue blotter

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VRFA fire and rescue blotter

A sampling of calls May 11-17

Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response

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Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response

Funds for operating costs, maintenance, disinfecting vehicles and keeping drivers safe

City of Auburn cancels National Night Out

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City of Auburn cancels National Night Out

Annual neighborhood gathering, anti-crime event was set for Aug. 4

State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments

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State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments

Resumption of those practices depends on adequate protective equipment and patient screening.

A few people wear face masks when the city of Enumclaw recently had a “downtown cruise” where people drove around downtown to order food from local restaurants. RAY MILLER-STILL, Enumclaw Courier-Herald

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King County directive to wear face coverings in effect May 18

Effort to help slow spread of COVID-19

Sound Transit to reintroduce light rail, Sounder fares starting June 1

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Sound Transit to reintroduce light rail, Sounder fares starting June 1

Reduced rate of $1 on Link, $2 on Sounder as free rides to end

Like similar businesses across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, Bothell restaurant Hana Sushi closed due to public-health concerns. Sound Publishing file photo

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Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to sign in

Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.

VRFA fire and rescue blotter

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VRFA fire and rescue blotter

A sampling of calls May 4-10

State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus

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State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus

Force of 1,371 including National Guard will assist local health districts statewide.

Supreme Court ponders state’s limits on presidential electors

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Supreme Court ponders state’s limits on presidential electors

Justices consider cases in which three Washington state residents went rogue and didn’t vote for Clinton.

King County Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find teen wanted for SeaTac murder

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King County Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find teen wanted for SeaTac murder

Eddie Sulcer known to have ties in Auburn, Federal Way, Burien, Lakewood, Puyallup

Operation 100% aims to provide relief for all applicants waiting for unemployment benefits

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Operation 100% aims to provide relief for all applicants waiting for unemployment benefits

State Employment Security Department launches program

Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors

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Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors

These three citizens contend the Constitution allowed them to put country ahead of party.