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Vice President Mike Pence addresses the coronavirus outbreak situation in Washington after meeting with Governor Jay Inslee and public health officials at Camp Murray. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Bureau

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Vice President arrives with federal health experts to ‘epicenter’ of U.S. coronavirus outbreak

“We’re all in this together,” Mike Pence told Washington state officials.

Fortunato introduces property tax constitutional amendment

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Fortunato introduces property tax constitutional amendment

Recent changes in the state’s property tax, added pressures from local tax levies and rising home values mean…

As the deadline nears, state lawmakers face a few challenges

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As the deadline nears, state lawmakers face a few challenges

As state lawmakers in Olympia enter the final turn of the 2020 session, a few big tussles stand…

Letters to the Editor

Let’s set the record straight

A letter published in the Auburn Reporter ron Feb. 28, “Stop the scare tactics, support senior benefits,” requires…

Auburn Senior Center closed until further notice

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Auburn Senior Center closed until further notice

City Parks, Arts and Rec programs go on as scheduled; all facilities have posted signage about the virus…

Brunell’s treatise on Lower Snake River dams is flooded with falsehoods

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Brunell’s treatise on Lower Snake River dams is flooded with falsehoods

Don Brunell’s recent column, “Dams are the Northwest’s Flood Busters” (Jan. 24, Auburn Reporter), relies on fear-mongering, rather…

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

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Rep. Schrier statement on House passage of coronavirus funding package

Congresswoman Kim Schrier, D-Wash., District 8, released the following statement after the House passed a spending package that…

State’s unemployment rate drops again, falls to record low

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State’s unemployment rate drops again, falls to record low

Washington’s economy picks up 6,800 jobs in January

JEAN MARIE KUEHN (NEE JUETTEN)

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JEAN MARIE KUEHN (NEE JUETTEN)

Jean Marie Kuehn passed away peacefully on February 12, 2020.

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House passes Wilson bill to make childcare facilities gun-free zones

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House passes Wilson bill to make childcare facilities gun-free zones

Childcare facilities would carry the same prohibitions on deadly weapons as K-12 schools under legislation passed Tuesday by…

At least two of the confirmed COVID-19 cases originated from the Life Care Center nursing facility in Kirkland. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing

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State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

Public health officials ask WA Legislature for $100 million.

Neely Mansion hosts ‘Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices’ author

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Neely Mansion hosts ‘Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices’ author

Bookmarks & Landmarks series programs set for Auburn, Kent

Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

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Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

Donors reminded to visit neighborhood donor centers and blood drives

Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

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Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

Donors reminded to visit neighborhood donor centers and blood drives

Woman who went missing from Auburn found dead

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Woman who went missing from Auburn found dead

The search for a local woman who’d been missing since Feb. 25 ended on Feb. 28 when she…

Darius Rucker. COURTESY PHOTO

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Award-winning country artist Darius Rucker coming to the state fair Sept. 26.

Tickets to go on sale this week

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Officials confirm 2 more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in King County to 6

COVID-19 test results have come back from the State Public Health Laboratory confirming two additional cases of COVID-19…

Poetry at Rainbow Café welcomes Jeannine Hall Gailey and Susan Landgraf on Monday, March 2

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Poetry at Rainbow Café welcomes Jeannine Hall Gailey and Susan Landgraf on Monday, March 2

The Poetry at the Rainbow Café welcomes Jeannine Hall Gailey and Susan Landgraf on Monday, March 2.

The Thunderbirds’ Henrik Rybinski pushes the puck up the ice with the Winterhawks’ Jaydon Dureau in pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

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Thunderbirds’ comeback comes up just short against Winterhawks

Gottfried, Bruggen-Cate, Williams score in 6-3 loss to Portland