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Healthcare workers at MultiCare Auburn Medical Center picket in front of the hospital on Feb. 20.

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Healthcare workers lead picket on MLK Day

Picketers demanded strong contracts that prioritize patient care, safe staffing and respect for healthcare workers.

Photo courtesy of Valley Regional Fire Authority.
Semi that was crashed into.

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Semi crashes into train in Auburn

After a wrong turn, the semi was stuck on the train tracks.

Members of the Costco Teamsters union rally outside Costco’s Issaquah headquarters, Jan. 23, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Costco union workers rally outside shareholder meeting

The Costco Teamsters say they will strike if an agreement isn’t reached by Jan. 31.

Fifty protesters held up a variety of signs at the Renton location for the Jan. 18, 2024 Women’s March and People’s March. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton hosts south KC march for reproductive rights and more

During the numerous Women’s March and People’s March over the weekend, a group of protesters rang bells and…

For a dog to be declared dangerous, or potentially dangerous in Auburn, it must have attacked, bitten, endangered, or injured a person or a domestic animal, without provocation. File photo

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Auburn revises city code related to ‘dangerous dogs’

City officials say this revision is necessary not only to accurately identify and prescribe the burden of proof…

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Man’s stroke symptoms get worse | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Man shot in the head | Auburn Police Blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Photo shows Valley Regional Fire Authority firefighter in Palisades, California, fighting fires. COURTESY PHOTO, Valley Regional Fire Authority

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VRFA sends assistance to fight California wildfires

The Valley Regional Fire Authority deployed five firefighters to assist in structural protection related to the ongoing wildfires…

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

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Auburn officer shoots and kills man during traffic stop

Police say the male driver and female passenger got into an altercation in which a firearm was displayed.

On Jan. 14, the city of Auburn will roll out Safe Auburn Part 2, a series of meetings where attendees may ask city officials questions about the uptick in crime in their neighborhoods and what the city is doing about it. At one of last year’s meetings, attendees suggested at least one possible improvement – more National Night Out events with the Auburn Police Department in city neighborhoods. Photo courtesy of City of Auburn

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Auburn public officials want to talk about crime and safety

Safe Auburn: Community Conversations Part 2 coming to four sites in January.

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Driver who tried to flee gets treatment after crash | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Full auto firearm and stolen firearm arrest | Auburn Police Blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Auburn girl, 12, among teens arrested for stealing car

She and another girl were found with a USB device typically used to steal Kias and Hyundais.

Veteran firefighter Terry Robinson retired from the Valley Regional Fire Authority in December. Courtesy photo VRFA.

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Celebrated VRFA firefighter Robinson calls it a career

Those who worked alongside him at Valley Regional Fire Authority say Terry Robinson was a firefighter one could…

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DUI after running into a pole | Auburn Police Blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Guns and drugs seized from the Aryan Family Gang. File photos

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Auburn man sentenced in drug operation related to Aryan Family

He received a 12-year sentence.

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Auburn senior tips over on motorized scooter | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort held its grand opening celebration the weekend of Jan. 26-28. Photo Courtesy of Muckleshoot Casino Resort.

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Year in Review: Auburn’s top stories of 2024

Plus some photos from throughout the year.

Scene of the crash Dec. 26. Photo courtesy of Auburn Washington Community Facebook group.

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Woman dies in Auburn crash

Her cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries.

Daryl Faber, right, with Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus at the opening of the Fulmer Park Playground. Courtesy photo

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Auburn parks director Daryl Faber will retire in 2025

“It’s such a pleasure that we can bring it all to the community,” said Faber, reflecting on 22…