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A crash involving a female driver and two juveniles resulted in a road closure on 104th Avenue SE. Photo provided by the Auburn Police Department

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2 juveniles injured in Auburn crash

Two juveniles are in serious condition after an adult female driver crashed a car into a tree in…

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

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Audit reveals $45M deficit at King County Regional Homelessness Authority

An approximate $45 million shortage and an unreconciled receivables account of $8 million has county officials worried about…

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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Man receives 27-year sentence for King County carjacking spree

A 25-year-old Seattle man received a 27-year prison sentence for a violent carjacking spree in 2022 that stretched…

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I-405 closures April 27-May 2

I-405 will see nightly closures this week as construction on the express toll lanes continues.

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SR 18 lane closures coming April 27

All lanes of eastbound State Route 18 will close from 10 p.m. Monday, April 27, to 4 a.m.…

Neon signs from massage businesses in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way responds to massage businesses selling sex

The city is considering an ordinance to curb prostitution at dozens of establishments.

Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
The Auburn City Council has confirmed the appointment of Judge Matthew Leyba to the future Auburn Municipal Court when it opens in 2027.

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First judge appointed to future Auburn Municipal Court

The Auburn City Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of Judge Matthew Leyba on April 20 to Position 1…

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Fire blotter: Person and dog stranded on island in Green River

Between April 13 and April 19, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to the following 911 calls for…

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An artist’s rendering of the exterior of the future Auburn Avenue Theater.

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City awards contract for Auburn Avenue Theater project

The City of Auburn has awarded to Marpac Construction of Seattle the $11.3 million contract to build the…

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Two areas are being studied for potential annexation, labeled here as Lakeland North and Lakeland South.

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Federal Way looks to annex Lakeland North and Lakeland South

King County is encouraging annexation of all unincorporated areas.

John Wilson, King County Assessor. Photo provided by King County

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King County Council demands assessor resign over stalking charges

The King County Council is calling for the resignation of King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson after he…

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Residential burglary | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

King County Elections Director Julie Wise. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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King County Elections reviews election mail found in Renton

King County Elections Director Julie Wise called a social media post by the Washington State Republican Party leader…

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Dept. of Justice is investigating University of Washington

The Trump administration is investigating the University of Washington over concerns about its handling of antisemitism in light…

The plane that emergency landed. Courtesy photo.

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Plane makes emergency landing at construction site in Auburn

The pilot suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while the passenger was not injured.

The intersection of South 277th Street and 86th Avenue South in Auburn. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Auburn Reporter

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Woman hit by vehicle in Auburn dies from injuries

Speed or alcohol was not a factor, and the driver will probably not face charges.

The new diverging diamond interchange on State Route 18 in Snoqualmie. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

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SR 18 closures coming as I-90 interchange project nears completion

After many years, the interchange improvement at State Route 18 and Interstate 90 is coming to a close,…

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Southbound I-405 closes this weekend near Renton

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton.

A screenshot from the video Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh posted with ballots he says were handed off to him by a concerned citizen who found them next to a dumpster in Renton. (Video screenshot via Facebook)

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WA GOP leader says he has box of ballots found next to a Renton dumpster

King County election officials want to know how a box of ballots wound up next to a dumpster…

Reid, left, and Bill Wiseman at the Mercer Island Beach Club last year. Photo courtesy of Bill Wiseman

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Artemis II commander is Mercer Islander’s younger brother

Bill Wiseman reflects on his brother Reid’s historic journey.