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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…

It takes Brent Okita and his fellow climbers about 12 hours hours to ascend Mount Rainier from Camp Muir. Now at the top, they've got about 10 more hours to go to reach the bottom. Photo courtesy Brent Okita

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Local climber celebrates 600th Mount Rainier summit

Ascension guide Brent Okita has many achievements, but considers the people he climbs with the real treasure of…

Scenery on the Green River trail. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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The many treasures of the Green River trails

This area is blessed by the presence of the Green River, which serpentines its way for some 65…

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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library

The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…

On Aug. 5, the 2025 National Night Out with the Auburn Police Department and city staff will take place in Auburn neighborhoods. Photo courtesy of City of Auburn

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National Night Out returns to Auburn on Aug. 5

On the national level, National Night Out is a crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of…

Valley Regional Fire Authority Deputy Fire Chief Rick Olson is retiring. Courtesy photo

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VRFA Deputy Fire Chief Rick Olson calls it a career

Olson launched his career with the legacy Auburn Fire Department on Jan. 11, 1999.

A trackless train gives kids a ride through the park at one of Auburn’s previous Fourth of July Festivals. Photo courtesy of the City of Auburn

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Don’t miss Auburn’s Fourth of July Festival at Les Gove Park

Vendors, rides, activities and more on July 4.

Estela Ortega, El Centro de la Raza staff, and her family. Courtesy photo

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Estela Ortega earns MLK Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer this month awarded Estela Ortega with the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal…

Daren Hoerth played the piano at the Auburn Performing Arts Center while families were being seated before the West Auburn HS graduation ceremony on June 14. Courtesy photo

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Daren Hoerth named Classified Support Employee of the Year

He works and lives in Auburn.

Exa McClain and Marie Mitchell celebrate the Juneteenth celebration at Auburn’s Les Gove Park on June 22 as an expression of unity between all people. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Auburn’s Juneteenth celebration honors unity and history

Exa McClain and Marie Mitchell strolled side by side on the Les Gove Park grass Sunday afternoon, cradling…

Jenessa Pettit. Courtesy photo

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Auburn instructor and entrepreneur honored by Highline College

Jenessa Pettit has received Highline College’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni award and for good reason: she has accomplished a…

Auburn celebrates its second observance of Juneteenth from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22 at Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE. In the photo, Lonnie Washington Sr. and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus raise the flag to kick off last year’s Juneteenth celebration. Courtesy photo/City of Auburn

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Auburn to host Juneteenth celebration June 22

The event is hosted by the City of Auburn’s Office of Equity, Engagement and Outreach.

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Autumn Helene Choceij, winner of the Don Barrows Memorial Scholarship.

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Auburn student wins scholarship to help with music studies

The Federal Way Chorale announced that Autumn Helene Chociej is the 2025 recipient of the Don Barrows Memorial…

“West Shore.” Photo courtesy of SIFF

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SIFF reviews: “West Shore,” “Evergreens” and “Dear Aloha”

A canoe journey to the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot and a vintage SUV road trip from Spokane explore…

"Wolf Land." Photo courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF reviews: “Wolf Lands” and “Suburban Fury”

From Washington gray wolves to the woman who tried to assassinate a U.S. President, these Washington docs are…