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VRFA fire and rescue blotter | Sept. 30

Between Sept. 19 and 25, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 242 calls for service, among them…

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Thank you, Congressman

I was exposed to the terrible effects of Alzheimer's disease when the brother of a close friend of…

Obituaries

Muriel C. Egerdahl

Muriel C. Egerdahl Muriel C. Egerdahl passed away on September 11, 2016. Funeral Services will be held on…

Elesa C McBride

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Elesa C McBride

Elesa C. McBride Elesa C. McBride, 77 Years of age, and resident of Bellingham, WA passed away Tuesday,…

Marie Henke

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Marie Henke

Marie (Olbrich) Henke December 17, 1924 – September 6, 2016 Marie Elizabeth (Olbrich) Henke was born in Gresham…

Richard Reece

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Creative by design: Author, artist colors his world with book

A self-made multipotentialite.

Superintendent Alan Spicciati said the Auburn School District has three locations in mind to build two new elementary schools. CHRIS CHANCELLOR

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District suggests possible sites for new schools

Auburn School District officials have identified three potential locations to construct a pair of new elementary schools.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is repairing the Dykstra Levee damaged during the 2014 floods. RACHEL CIAMPI

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Work continues on Dykstra Levee

Work continues to repair the Dykstra Levee that runs along the left bank of the Green River in…

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Pacific residents can tap into new emergency alert system

As flood season approaches, King County officials urge Pacific residents to sign up for its emergency notification system.

CERT training is comprised of 24-plus hours of classroom education and hands-on practice in topics including disaster preparedness

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CERT course accepting applicants

The City of Auburn Emergency Management Division is offering a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course to…

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Inslee, Bryant go on the attack as ugly debate season heats up | The Petri Dish

It was the sort of loose locution one might reflexively associate with Republican Donald Trump this election season.

A HESCO barrier lines the White River at Pacific Park last winter. King County is scheduled to begin work Monday to close the gaps in the temporary barrier at the park that provides increased flood protection to Pacific. RACHEL CIAMPI

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County to begin work to protect property from potential White River flooding

The King County Flood Control District will continue its collaboration with City of Pacific in protecting the people…

At the breakfast are: back row

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Reach Out: Group effort helps those in need

Auburn and South King County leaders attended the sixth annual Reach Out Breakfast on Tuesday at the Christian…

3No Networking is a casual weekly get together set aside for members of the business community to drop in and get to know each other.

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Iron Horse hosts business mixer

The 3No Networking business mixer returns to the Iron Horse, 333 15th St. NE, Auburn, at 5:30 p.m.…

Pete von Reichbauer. COURTESY PHOTO

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Von Reichbauer hosts town hall on emergency preparedness in Auburn

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer hosts a town hall meeting on emergency preparedness on Tuesday, Oct. 4…

Auburn’s Matthew Longhurst

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Auburn Public Schools Foundation hires first full-time executive director

The Auburn Public Schools Foundation has appointed Matthew Longhurst as its first full-time executive director.

Magician John London performs a trick during the Ladies & Lil Gents event at the Auburn Park

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Auburn-area calendar of events | Sept. 28

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The Auburn International Farmers Market offers a variety of fresh locally grown farm-based foods

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Auburn International Farmers Market wants your input | Survey says

How about the Auburn International Farmers Market? The City of Auburn wants to hear from you.

Auburn Mountainview’s Talan Alfrey tries to escape Auburn Riverside’s pursuing defense during North Puget Sound League Olympic Division 4A play Friday night. RACHEL CIAMPI

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Ball-hawking Lions use turnovers to upend rival Auburn Riverside | NPSL 4A football

The orange-and-blue clad celebration began in the parking lot at the corner of Fourth and H streets in…

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How soon is too soon? Mary Bridge expert answers your questions about precocious puberty

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