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Regulations and revisions on tap in Auburn this year

The Washington state Growth Management Act requires that counties and cities periodically review all their regulatory do’s and…

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Homicide possibly related to domestic violence in Auburn

A male was taken into custody.

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Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus delivers her annual State of the City address at the Muckleshoot Casino on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

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Auburn mayor responds to allegations in failed recall petition

By trotting out recycled allegations, distortions of past events, and shopworn claims that had already been publicly addressed…

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Fire blotter: Rescue workers revive man’s pulse

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Four juveniles arrested for attempted theft of a motor vehicle | Auburn police blotter

Assault: At 9:20 a.m. March 4 in the 7000 block of Lindsay Ave. Southeast, an assault was reported.

Samuel Ramirez Jr.’s FBI wanted poster. Courtesy of the FBI.
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way double murder suspect captured in Mexico

One hour and 13 minutes after the suspect was placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list,…

A sign from a No Kings protest in Renton in 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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No Kings rallies set for March 28 across King County

Here’s a list of locations.

The suspect’s crashed car. Courtesy of Washington State Patrol.

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Alleged impaired driver ends up in ditch in Auburn

A speeding driver crashed into another, landing in a ditch 30 feet away in Auburn.

Many trees fell during a November 2024 windstorm in the Puget Sound area. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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National Weather Service issues wind advisory for Puget Sound region

A wind advisory remains in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 through 6 a.m. Thursday, March 12…

Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington Crystal Correa. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Federal Way murder suspect added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list

The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest.

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Washington State Capitol in Olympia.

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Foster youth guaranteed full-ride college tuition

OLYMPIA — A bill guaranteeing full‑ride college tuition for all foster youth and students who experienced homelessness passed…

An artist’s depiction of the Center for the African Diaspora, scheduled to break ground this year in the City of SeaTac. Courtesy image

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Auburn contributes to partnership for low-income housing

On March 2, the Auburn City Council agreed with the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) executive…

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Possession of burglary tools | Auburn police blotter

License plate theft: At 10:55 a.m. Feb. 24 in the 12000 block of Southeast 312th Street, a license…

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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination

Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington…

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses the moratorium March 3. (Screenshot)

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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…

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Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. Jan. 14, 2025.

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King Co. employers juggle higher minimum wages and taxes

Business owners on the state of business in WA.

An attendee at the Feb. 21 town hall in Federal Way holds a sign calling for an end to ICE raids. Courtesy photo

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King County blocks construction of ICE detention centers

The King County Council approved an emergency one-year moratorium on March 3 that immediately blocks acceptance of permits…

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Police find missing man with dementia |Update

He was last seen in Auburn.

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The approximate location where the alleged homicide occurred.

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Man charged with killing his mother near Auburn and Federal Way

Officers reported that the defendant made numerous incoherent and nonsensical statements.

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Auburn men charged with possessing child sexual abuse material

One of the men stated that he had possibly traded around 512GB of such material.