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Do not support ‘Hillary Lite’

Although not an avid supporter of Mayor Nancy Backus, I and residents of Auburn would be better off…

Letters to the Editor

Our public library is indeed a safe place to be

In response to the advertisement for Largo Wales insinuating the Auburn Library is not a safe environment:

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VRFA fire and rescue blotter | Aug. 11

The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 272 calls for service between July 31 and Aug. 6, among…

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Auburn Police blotter | Aug. 11

Auburn Police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between July 28 and Aug. 3.

Letters to the Editor

There’s no free lunch

I like driving on smooth roads with sufficient street lights, well kept parks, water and sewer, good schools,…

Former Auburnite Barrett to compete for Mrs. America Pageant crown

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Former Auburnite Barrett to compete for Mrs. America Pageant crown

Stephanie Barrett, who grew up in Auburn and graduated from Auburn Riverside High School in 2007, competes for…

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Burn ban lifted for King, surrounding counties

The burn ban has been lifted in King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties as of Friday.

Life

Auburn’s Rowden performs in Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s ‘Million Dollar Quartet’

Jeff Rowden, an Auburn High School graduate, is performing at the Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Aug…

News

Westbound SR 18 over Tiger Mountain to close overnight, Aug. 14-18

Late night drivers who use Interstate 90 near the city of Snoqualmie will not be able to access…

Improved teacher certification process goes online ahead of 2017 school year

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Improved teacher certification process goes online ahead of 2017 school year

While much of this year’s attention on Washington’s education system focused on investments for public schools, lawmakers also…

Sports

Emerald Downs, Saratoga combine for Cross-Country Pick 4

The $200,000 Longacres Mile (Grade 3) and $65,000 Emerald Distaff at Emerald Downs are part of a special…

Celebrating 25 years: Terry Home’s popular Show & Shine benefit returns Aug. 19

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Celebrating 25 years: Terry Home’s popular Show & Shine benefit returns Aug. 19

Terry Home’s popular Show & Shine car show celebrates its 25th anniversary on Saturday, Aug, 19, from 8…

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King County’s von Reichbauer recommends decisive actions against ‘safe injection facilities’

King County Council member Pete von Reichbauer urges public officials in the cities of Algona, Auburn, Federal Way,…

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UW reports King County drug deaths in 2016 set record with 332

Drug use caused the deaths of 332 King County residents in 2016, a new record, with opioid-involved overdoses…

Opinion

A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in our changing county | KCLS

Anyone who has visited the 48 libraries in the King County Library System, as I have done since…

Spunky Monkey celebrates 20th anniversary with a bash on Sunday

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Spunky Monkey celebrates 20th anniversary with a bash on Sunday

The Spunky Monkey’s 20th anniversary Beer Garden Beach Party celebration is Sunday, Aug. 13, from 2 to 8…

Business

Good Samaritan Hospital recognized as one of best hospitals in Seattle metro, state by U.S. News and World Report

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup earned a spot on the 2017-2018 U.S. News and World Report “Best…

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With tabulation nearing completion, state’s primary election turnout approaches 27 percent

Voter turnout for the Aug. 1 primary election in Washington has reached 26.79 percent, higher than the numbers…

Sports

Citizen Kitty tops $65,000 Emerald Distaff

A field 10 older fillies compete in the $65,000 Emerald Distaff at 1 1/8 miles in the season’s…

Full field set for Sunday’s $200,000 Longacres Mile

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Full field set for Sunday’s $200,000 Longacres Mile

Mach One Rules and defending champion Point Piper lead the way