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Police blotter | Jan. 30

Auburn Police responded to the following calls for service between Jan. 20 and Jan. 25: Jan. 20 Robbery:…

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Fire & rescue blotter | Jan. 30

The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 169 calls for service between Jan. 19 and Jan. 25, among…

Roy W. Kienholz

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Auburn celebrates its cultural diversity

Uniquely Auburn, a community-sponsored celebration of cultural diversity recognizing people, places, and events that make the city unique,…

Chris Eylander

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Sounder investment: Eylander making the leap to MLS

When Chris Eylander joined the Seattle Sounders FC a few weeks ago, the new Major League Soccer team…

Kent School District students and their Japanese hosts line up last summer for a photo after taking a calligraphy class together in Japan. From left is Trinity Smith (Kentlake High School)

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Interested in Japan? Kent-Auburn group seeks student ambassadors

Students in the Auburn and Kent school districts who are in the ninth grade, or about to enter…

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Collection program expanded, extended for businesses generating small quantities of hazardous waste

A pilot program that provides King County businesses with a safe, convenient and free way of disposing small…

Life

Personal foul: careless Super Bowl parties pose severe liability penalties

If you’re thinking about hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday, be sure to add safety and common…

Jodie Rottle is an exceptional flute player at Pacific Lutheran University under the guidance of Dr. Jennifer Ryne.

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Rottle plays winning tune

Auburn’s Jodie Rottle recently won the Young Artists competitions for woodwinds at North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene.…

Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis was the choice to lead the Suburban Cities Association Board of Directors for 2009.

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Mayor Lewis selected to lead regional committee

Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis was elected to serve as president on the Suburban Cities Association Board of Directors…

Lauren Slettedahl and Dean Hutchinson get into the intrigue as performers in Heavier Than Air Family Theatre’s annual murder mystery dinner

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Regional A&E calendar listings | Jan. 30

Events Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org. Miss Auburn Scholarship Program: 7…

Alaura Keith

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Auburn calendar of events | Jan. 30

Events Auburn Tourism: For special events in the Auburn area, visit the Web site: www.auburntourism.com. “Hotel for Dogs”…

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Recreation calendar | Jan. 30

BASEBALL TRIPLE PLAY BASEBALL CLUB Players ages 12-18with a passion for baseball and a desire to take their…

The swollen Green River at Issac Evans Park rose above its banks during recent winter flooding. Repairs at Howard Hanson Dam might create an increased flood risk to portions of Auburn.

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Auburn to hold community meetings for flood-prone residents, businesses

The City of Auburn has begun a public notification process for those areas considered to be at highest…

Obituaries

Margaret Schlueter

Margaret Schlueter Margaret Schlueter, born in Chicago, IL, on February 1, 1919, passed away in Auburn, WA on…

Kara Jenkins

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Kara Jenkins, Prep of the Week

KARA JENKINS AUBURN RIVERSIDE • Grade: Junior. • Sport: Basketball. • Accomplishment: Jenkins poured in a game-high 19…

Michael Patenaude

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Michael Patenaude, Prep of the Week

MICHAEL PATENAUDE AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW • Grade: Junior. • Sport: Basketball. • Accomplishment: Patenaude, who spent the last year…

Angel Pele

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Angel Pele, Prep of the Week

ANGEL PELE AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW • Grade: Junior. • Sport: Basketball. • Accomplishment: Pele helped the Lions bump off…

Natalie Hostetter

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Natalie Hostetter, Prep of the Week

NATALIE HOSTETTER AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW • Grade: Sophomore. • Sport: Gymnastics. • Accomplishment: Hostetter scored a 34.15 all-around to…

T.J. Peretti

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TJ Peretti, Prep of the Week

TJ PERETTI AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW • Grade: Junior. • Sport: Wrestling. • Accomplishment: Peretti took home first place in…

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Garden calendar | Jan. 28

Events Tacoma Home and Garden Show: Through Feb. 1. Features display gardens, deck-construction demonstration, home and garden seminars…