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Courtesy photo The Auburn Farmers Market runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 17 at Les Gove Park, 1140 Auburn Way South. Learn more at www.auburnfarmersmarket.org.

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Lots of fun stuff to do in Auburn this weekend

City officially opens new arts center and hosts Hops and Crops Festival.

Auburn volunteer extraordinaire Ronnie Beyersdorf, who died May 9, 2023, will be sorely missed. Photo Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter

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City and museum pay tribute to late Auburn volunteer

Ronnie Beyersdorf died May 9 at age 79.

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing Jared Gloster and son Gavin enjoy a display of life size toy dogs at the Commons Mall in Federal Way.

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How one South King County father is overcoming homelessness

Resources are available, but not guaranteed for local families in need.

Courtesy photo, Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation A child and her witch companion enjoy the spooky goings-on at the Trunk or Treat event last year at Les Gove Park.

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Mark your calendar for Auburn’s Halloween Harvest Festival

Auburn’s Halloween Harvest Festival is a fun-filled afternoon of arts and crafts and carnival games tooled to make…

Auburn residents Lenny and Kathi Wiuff were among those who attended last year's Hops and Crops Festival. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Big celebration day coming to Auburn on Sept. 16

City officially opens new arts center and hosts Hops and Crops Festival.

Courtesy photo The Almost 5K Poker Fun Run and Walk was held Aug. 11 at Les Gove Park in Auburn.

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Auburn happenings: School supplies, Lusio Light Festival and more

School supply kits

Photo by Alex Bruell / Sound Publishing From left to right: mentor Ron Howell, resource navigator Adriane Karg, executive director De’Vonte’ Parson and COO Kechi Amaefule pose for a photo at the Pro Se Potential office in Federal Way.

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Former inmate helps King County youth unlock their potential

After a troubled start, De’Vonte’ Parson turned his life around and wants to do the same for others.

File photo: Debbie Christian and Leticia Brito of the Auburn Food Bank.

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Auburn Food Bank’s new home should be ready this fall

The food bank has been maxed out of capacity for many years, and the move will give it…

Contributed photo Joni the wolverine leading her triplets through a monitoring station outside Mount Rainier National Park. The station snags DNA samples from the wolverines for testing and takes photos for the Cascades Carnivore Project.

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Mount Rainier’s Joni the wolverine has triplets

It’s highly unusual for wolverines to have back-to-back litters like Joni does, which means Mount Rainier is a…

Photo by Rachel Ciampi Wally & The Beaves, as seen playing on the Fourth of July, will also perform Aug. 17 at Les Gove Park in Auburn.

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Auburn community calendar: Summer concerts, Polynesian fest and more

Lots of family fun at Les Gove Park.

Just a short stroll away from the entry to the Palouse Falls State Park Heritage Site is the 200-foot falls that was created some 13,000 years ago. Signs on nearby trails are deadly serious, warning that people have perished after not following the rules. Covering all their bases, park officials even warn against harassing the resident rattlesnakes. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Did you know Palouse Falls is the state’s official waterfall?

It’s a must-see that’s worth the trip.

Check Out Washington’s Adventure packs come with a Discover Pass educational materials, pocket guides, and a pair of binoculars. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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“Check Out Washington” with more Adventure Packs this summer

You can borrow a free Discover Pass, educational materials about state parks, and a pair of binoculars with…

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Seattle Jazz Network coming July 7

Seattle Jazz Network will perform 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 7, at Soos Creek Botanical Garden.

Photos by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter Auburn International Farmers Market Coordinator Amanda Valdez has her hands full with bustling market on Sundays at Auburn’s Les Gove Park.

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Auburn Farmers Market stays pleasantly busy

“As busy as it gets.”

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Frank Bannister, along with six other members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter, will honor fellow veterans who have passed or died in battle during ceremonies at Mountainview Cemetery and Veterans Memorial Park on Monday morning. Photo courtesy of Frank Bannister

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Retired Army lieutenant colonel rose up through the ranks, starting in the streets

Auburn area resident pays tribute to fellow comrades on Memorial Day.

Lucy Storm wows the crowd with her athletic prowess at last year’s Petpalooza festival at Game Farm Park. The festival returns to the park this Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Photo courtesy of Auburn Arts, Parks and Recreation.

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Petpalooza returns to Game Farm Park

On one special day of the year, the tailed and taloned, the spotted and brindled, the hoofed and…

Photographer Fred Thumbart’s work is on display at the Cheryl Sallee Gallery at Auburn City Hall from May 2 to July 6. Photo courtesy City of Auburn.

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Auburn Arts Commission presents the work of Fred Thumhart

The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Fred Thumhart…

Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Local singer Iam Tongi competes in ‘American Idol’ grand finale

All that’s left is the 2023 grand finale, which premiers at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 21 (Pacific time).

Cody Esp in front of the mural she is painting on the building at East Main and 2 Auburn Way North. Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter.

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Artist turns ordinary bits of Auburn into eye-catchers

Cody Esp is one of many artists the who have brightened up downtown in recent years.

Photo by ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter Sarah Blum on a recent day on the Soos Creek Trail in Kent.

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A gentle reminder about general trail etiquette

Club has tips for fast-moving cyclists on local paths.