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Steve Hunter named editor of Auburn Reporter

After 26-plus years in the newspaper industry, including several years as editor of the Auburn Reporter and other…

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Officers administer Narcan | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on…

Renton Police Chief Jon Schuldt talked about the scope of the RPD’s work as security during the FIFA World Cup at the June 1 Renton Committee of the Whole meeting . Courtesy image.

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FIFA: Renton Police to offer security for Belgium team

The Renton Police Department will be helping with the security operations for the Belgium National team during their…

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King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn gives the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service award to Darren and Omayra Linse, on behalf of their daughter, Maj. Ariana G. Linse Savino, of Covington.

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King County MLK award goes to Covington pilot killed in war

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service posthumously to Maj.…

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Auburn Mountainview seniors honored on STEM Signing Day

Graduations are not the only major June events for select Washington state high school seniors.

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Kent Police Blotter: May 23-31

A sampling of Kent Police incidents May 23-31:

The individual pictured is a suspect in the arson at Walmart and police are seeking public help in identifying the individual. Photo provided by Renton Police Department

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Renton police seeking suspect in Walmart arson

Renton Police are searching for a suspect in the arson at Walmart on Friday night, June 5.

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Donations help family of Auburn girl who died in accident

Only days before her eighth birthday, Hazel Bryant was playing in her Auburn neighborhood with family nearby on…

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Auburn School District offers free summer meals program

Summer is about to begin, meaning that Auburn School District’s (ASD) Summer Food Program is about to begin…

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Attempted armed robbery at The Outlet Collection

Three suspects were detained for attempting to use fraudulent payment methods and allegedly being armed at The Outlet…

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Mercer Island student dies from lacrosse injury

Mercer Island High School (MIHS) administrators informed the community on June 7 of the loss of one of…

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Driver strikes several vehicles on 5th Street | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Kent, Renton celebrate new Martin Luther King Jr. street sign

Life is a highway for Gwen Allen-Carston after her efforts paid off to get signs installed reading Martin…

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Auburn PD fires officer accused of immoral communication with minor

The Auburn Police Department has fired an officer who had been arrested by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office…

King County Transportation District board members met May 27 to discuss amendments to a proposed 0.1% sales tax. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District nears finalizing new sales tax

Board members agree cities should receive a portion of the $100 million in expected revenue, but are now…

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Auburn man sentenced for Metro bus hate crime in Kent

A 25-year-old Auburn man received a prison sentence of four years and six months under a federal hate…

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The burst white liquor tank is seen at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, on May 26, 2026.

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Final 2 victims recovered from site of southwest WA mill implosion

The two remaining victims who went missing after a chemical tank implosion in Longview, Washington earlier this week…

Onlookers observe high flood levels outside Renton Library, December 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Local businesses urged to apply for federal flood funds by June 10

In the wake of the damage caused by the Dec. 2026 atmospheric rivers and flooding, it is important…

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Auburn police hosting handgun lockbox giveaway June 5

The event is being held on National Gun Violence Awareness Day.