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Kindergarten and first grade students line up outside of Panther Lake Elementary in Federal Way on March 15. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Inslee: K-12 schools can reduce COVID social distancing

The governor reduced social distancing requirements for K-12 classrooms from 6 feet to 3 feet.

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More catalytic converter thefts | Auburn police blotter

Auburn police responded to the following calls for service, among many others between March 17 and March 21:

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Crews need extra water to extinguish RV blaze | Fire blotter

Between March 15 and March 21, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 238 calls for service, among…

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State launches new Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention

Office will focus on community gun violence disproportionately impacting communities of color

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Constantine proposes $600 million King County COVID-19 supplemental budget

Plan includes $337 million from American Rescue Plan Act

Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. (Wikimedia Commons)

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Insurers told to stop using credit scores to set rates

A ban of that practice will be in place until the pandemic is over, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler…

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Meet area code 564: The new kid in town is gaining ground

The newest area code in Washington has infiltrated 360 territory, and 425, 206 and 253 are next.

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Organized retail theft group strikes again | Auburn police blotter

The Auburn Police Department responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between March 10 and…

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Northwest

Inslee expands eligibility with vaccine supply rising

He’s also extending moratoria on evictions and utility cut-offs and easing rules for nursing home visits.

Renton High School, pictured, could end up changing its nickname from “Indians” if a bill is approved in this year’s legislative session. File photo

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Bill would end Native imagery for public schools, teams

30 high schools in Washington affected

Dwayne Goodrow | Obituary

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Dwayne Goodrow | Obituary

Dwayne Goodrow | Obituary

Constance Bernice Divers | Obituary

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Constance Bernice Divers | Obituary

Constance Bernice Divers | Obituary

John Theodore Swanson | Obituary

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John Theodore Swanson | Obituary

John Theodore Swanson | Obituary

Jan. 29, 2021, was the first day of in-person learning for first grade students in the Snoqualmie Valley School District who chose the hybrid learning option. Photo courtesy Snoqualmie Valley School District

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Inslee signs order to get students back in classrooms

The directive requires districts to offer at least two days of on-campus instruction per week for all grades.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport

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Car review: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Life

Car review: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

By Larry Lark, contributor

Opinion

Editorial: Restore voting rights to those who served time

Denying the vote to those who owe fines keeps many from fully rejoining their communities.

Karen Lynne Andre | Obituary

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Karen Lynne Andre | Obituary

Karen Lynne Andre | Obituary

The 7-story apartment building Teutsch Partners LLC has been at work on for Seattle-based NW Holdings for the last two years is nearing completion at 1st Street Southeast and South Division Street. The owners are set to begin leasing apartments this spring. Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter.

Business

7-story apartment building nears finish line

The 7-story apartment building Teutsch Partners LLC has been at work on for Seattle-based NW Holdings for the…

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Opinion

The right to vote helps rehumanize incarcerated people | Guest column

By Kim Bogucki, For The Reporter