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Officers responding to the shooting in Pacific on March. 3. Courtesy of Daniel Marteaga.

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Pacific officer-involved shooting puts Auburn school on lockdown

Students who were on their way to school on the bus were diverted to Auburn Riverside High School.

A photo of the crash. Courtesy of Washington State Patrol.

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Auburn woman injured in crash on I-5

The alleged causing driver was arrested for vehicular assault.

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The city of Auburn’s Code Compliance musk ask themselves if items like this couch are trash or something useful to its owner.

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Closer look at Auburn’s approach to code compliance

At some point, complainants make clear to the Auburn Code Compliance officer standing there, or on the phone,…

Enumclaw experienced flooding from Boise Creek and sewer overflows during the Dec. 11 flooding. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.

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Fire blotter: Woman gives birth on way to hospital

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Photos of Kayshia Hardiman.

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Man sentenced for murder behind Muckleshoot Casino

The man received a 20-year sentence.

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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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State of the City: Auburn mayor touts flood response and growth

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus began her annual State of the City address Feb. 25 at the Muckleshoot Casino…

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Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus.

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Judge dismisses recall petition against Auburn mayor

The recall effort against Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus is dead.

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Photos of Anicia Howard.

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Kent man sentenced for killing mother of his children

Murder took place in Auburn.

The approximate location where the alleged homicide occurred. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Homicide investigation near Auburn and Federal Way leads to arrest

The incident occurred on Feb. 24 in unincorporated King County.

Reading the names of every incarcerated Japanese-American at the Puyallup Fairgrounds during World War II.

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‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…

The suspect with a dog and the alleged suspect robbing the Cash America Pawn in Auburn. Courtesy photos.

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Man charged in pawn shop robberies in South King Co.

The man is accused of robbing stores in Auburn, Renton and Burien using a hammer to smash display…

A Sound Transit light rail vehicle. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Copper wire theft briefly shuts down light rail in Kent, Federal Way

Copper wire theft shut down the Federal Way Link Extension for several hours Friday morning, Feb. 20 between…

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo.

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Kidnapping | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Fire blotter: Man in the throes of alcohol withdrawal

Between Feb. 9 and Feb. 15, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to the following calls for help,…

Flooding at a Chevron station in Auburn in Dec. 2025. File photo

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Governor: WA flood damage totals at least $182M

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Feb. 17 asked the Trump administration for up to $173 million to deal…

Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, speaks during a press conference Feb. 13 about the state’s efforts to protect survivors. Photo by Cassie Diamond

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Legislators promise support for survivors of gender-based violence

OLYMPIA – Washington state lawmakers are looking at how the state is addressing gender-based violence and supporting survivors.

Passengers demonstrate open payments with credit cards and phones to pay transit fares on the ORCA system. COURTESY PHOTO, ORCA

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Transit riders will be able to pay fares with credit, debit cards

A new Tap to Pay feature by One Regional Card for All (ORCA) will allow transit riders to…

Graph of King County shootings data. Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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King County reports fewest shootings since before the pandemic

The county saw a decrease in shootings and a change in the demographics.

The suspect with a dog and the alleged suspect robbing the Cash America Pawn in Auburn. Courtesy photos.

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Suspect in pawn shop smash-and-grab arrested

He was arrested at the Muckleshoot Casino on probable cause for robberies in Auburn, Renton and Burien.