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Teacher Ryan Hutchison shows the Auburn High School show choir how to bust a move. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Auburn choir students set their sights on Disneyland trip

“Let’s try it again,” said Ryan Hutchison, aka, “Mr. Hutch,” queuing up for the umpteenth time Tuesday morning…

Pacific Ballroom Dance has appointed Tigran Arakelyan as its new executive director. Courtesy photo

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Pacific Ballroom Dance appoints new executive director

Auburn-based Pacific Ballroom Dance has appointed Tigran Arakelyan as its new executive director.

The Bellevue Ice Rink in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Downtown Association.

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Where to go ice skating in King County

Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you…

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Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous…

Bronn Journey will perform his annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 23 at the Auburn Performing Arts Center. Courtesy photo.

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Upcoming holiday entertainment in Auburn

America’s First Corps Army Band is coming to Auburn this weekend to present its annual Red, White and…

Kent’s Allegro Performing Arts Academy will present a sensory-friendly holiday performance at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Auburn Performing Arts Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Allegro

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Allegro academy to present sensory-friendly holiday show

Catch ‘Winter at the Beach’ Dec. 20 at Auburn Performing Arts Center

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Don’t miss Auburn’s annual Santa parade and tree lighting

The City of Auburn presents the free annual Lighted Santa Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 6,…

Gabi Galloway. Courtesy photo

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Auburn Symphony Orchestra announces new executive director

Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s board of directors announced the hiring of Gabi Galloway as its new executive director effective…

The Sundown Overnight Shelter helps keep 45 unhoused people out of the elements. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Ray of Hope and Sundown Shelter offer resources and rest

The Auburn Food Bank has been a pillar of South King County charity, providing food for those in…

Photo courtesy of Auburn Senior Activity Center

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Friendsgiving for Auburn seniors

Annual luncheon is hosted by the Auburn Senior Activity Center.

Natale Stella today. Courtesy photo

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Auburn veteran’s military story started in high school

“When I look back on my military years, I would do it all over again, if that was…

Auburn’s 60th annual Veterans Parade and Observance was held Nov. 8, 2025. The parade featured more than 150 units and nearly 4,000 participants from veterans’ units, honor guards, marching bands and more moving along Main Street. The parade was preceded by activities including a remembrance ceremony and lighting of the flame at Veterans Memorial Park. Courtesy photos/City of Auburn

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Auburn hosts 60th annual Veterans Parade and Observance

Auburn’s 60th annual Veterans Parade and Observance was held Nov. 8, 2025. The parade featured more than 150…

Ganna Stogniy and her family face an uncertain future like many other Ukrainian refugees. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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Tragedy shatters Ukrainian family’s American dreams

When Ganna Stogniy and Vadym Mukiienko moved to the United States from Ukraine with their two sons in…

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Underrated horror films for Halloween night

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…

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Campus improvements at Holy Family School in Auburn

Holy Family School in Auburn held a day of service Oct. 4.

Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs

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Rainier Youth Choirs perform in South King County and beyond

In its 19th season, the 2-12th grade youth choir provides space and opportunities for singers, allowing them to…

Rhett Fraticelli, meadsmith and brew alchemist for Valhalla Mead, displays the tasty beverages. Photos by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Hops and Crops caps off the summer with suds and fun

Long ago, brother and sister Alfred and Anna Olson hosted dances for friends in the cedar barn, feet…

Auburn’s annual Hops and Crops beer and music festival returns to Mary Olson Farm from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Staff photo.

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Hops and Crops festival is Sat. at Mary Olson Farm

What sets Hops and Crops Music and Beer Festival apart from the run of the mill festivals in…

Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs

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Rainier Youth Choirs invites young singers for 19th season

South King County singers grades 2-12 can join now, with rehearsals beginning Sept. 15.

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GeoGirls empowers young minds in trip to Mount St. Helens

During a summer where local earthquake swarms beneath Mt. Rainier put Cascadian volcanoes back in the news and…