Joshua Harris is a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran who runs a security company out of Kent. Courtesy photo

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King County veteran selected to national business-growth program

In October, South King County-based company Cascadia Global Security was chosen to be part of the 2024-2025 CEOcircle…

Halloween decorations in Covington support the Boeing strike. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Boeing machinists reject another contract offer

Strike will continue.

Owner JoAnn Johnson and the star of Klay Crazy — Ringo Starr the Dachshund. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Make memories, art at Klay Crazy Ceramics and Gifts

In a 130-year-old building near downtown Auburn, one of the area’s most beloved art-related creative spaces is filled…

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Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small businesses

This marks the highest increase for small employers in the last decade.

The Auburn Gym offers workout classes in two different rooms in the Community Center. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Finding the best value, community at the city gym

Known as the Auburn Gym, the city Fitness Center in the Community Event Center at Les Gove Park…

Pistol gets a trim by one of Tiki Tails’ expert dog groomers. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Tiki Tails is one of Auburn’s most popular dog salons

One of the most popular dog groomers in Auburn for the last 17 years, Tiki Tails Dog Salon…

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Ladybug coffee stand co-owner sentenced for tax evasion

At his Oct. 9 sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Tana Lin stated, “there is no excuse for hiding…

Wild Waves 2024 Crypt Keeper Challenge contestants. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Wild Waves 24-hour coffin challenge produces 5 brave winners

The first meal of the night was tarantula-covered pizza.

The Circle Creek leadership team: (Left to right) Stephen Doherty, Arden Keller, Courtni Doherty, Casey Hubeek, Julian Padgett, Kristen Mundy, Christina Terbovic. Courtesy photo

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Circle Creek Therapy adds behavioral health and counseling

Auburn facility’s program will focus on children.

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Bikini coffee stand owner pleads guilty to tax evasion

Ladybug Espresso owner underreported his income for a tax loss of more than $1.7 million, according to the…

Barry Weaver in front of the Unlock the Con store in Auburn. Photo courtesy Annika Hauer

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Unlock The Con in Auburn is your one-stop pop culture shop

“We’re not selling anything anybody needs,” co-owner Barry Weaver said.

Summer Passports can be found at all 12 participating women-owned businesses. Courtesy photo.

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12 local women-owned businesses launch summer passport program

In an initiative to boost small businesses in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, shoppers and patrons of…

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Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list

See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.

The Auburn Valley Humane Society will welcome adoptable cats into The Cat Café at the Outlet Collection Mall to mingle with kitty fanciers by mid-May. Photo courtesy AVHS.

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Auburn Valley Humane Society’s Cat Café opens at Outlet Collection

Cozy up with a cuddly kitty cat.

Assistant Jamie Stephens with some of the floral arrangements she has put together at White Willow Company in the Auburn Arcade. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Business adds flower power to downtown Auburn

White Willow Company is at 222 E. Main St. #D in the Downtown Arcade north of Safeway.

Black Press Media operates Sound Publishing, the largest community news organization in Washington State with dailies and community news outlets in Alaska.

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Black Press Media concludes transition of ownership

Black Press Media, which operates Sound Publishing, completed its sale Monday (March 25), following the formerly announced corporate…

“I have pets of my own, and they’re like children to us. We want to make sure that they’re taken care of both during life and after life,” said Carrie Hines of Precious Pets Animal Crematory in Auburn. Photo by Ella Will/For the Reporter

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‘No pet is just a number for us’

Sensitivity and empathy are a top priority for Precious Pets Animal Crematory in Auburn.

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort offers some stellar views, as shown here by Robert Dearstine, Executive Director of Resort Operations. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Muckleshoot Tribe’s new luxury hotel tower celebrates grand opening

It may be hard to believe looking up and around today, but the Muckleshoot Casino started out in…

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The Muckleshoot Casino Resort is located at 2402 Auburn Way S.

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Muckleshoot Casino Resort hosts grand opening celebrations

The tribe invites the general public to attend the grand opening celebration of the Muckleshoot Casino Resort starting…

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort is located at 2402 Auburn Way S. (Courtesy of Muckleshoot Casino Resort)

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Muckleshoot Tribe celebrates new hotel and casino

The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe officially opened the Muckleshoot Casino Resort on Jan. 3 at the Muckleshoot Events Center.