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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…

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Locked in a coffee shop bathroom | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Shooting reported on K Street | Auburn Police Blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Federal Way Discount Guns is located at 4101 S. 324th St. in Federal Way.

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Auburn PD to receive money for investigative equipment

Funds come from settlement with Federal Way Discount Guns, which was sued for selling high-capacity magazines.

Jeffrey Nelson, at his hearing Dec. 20, listening to the judge decide whether there is a new trial and judge recusal. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Judge denies retrial for ex-Auburn police officer convicted of murder

Judge Nichole Gaines Phelps said that Jeffrey Nelson’s arguments were not persuasive. He will be sentenced on Jan…

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Council appoints Cheryl Rakes as Auburn’s deputy mayor

The Auburn City Council appointed Councilmember Cheryl Rakes as deputy mayor for 2025 at its meeting Dec. 16.

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Juvenile found with gun | Auburn Police Blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Human and dog stuck in elevator | Fire blotter

Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to the following calls for service among many others between Dec. 9 and…

Suspects with the toddler. Courtesy photo

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Antique Marketplace loses nearly $10,000 from theft

SEE THE VIDEO: The pair who allegedly carried out the theft had a toddler whom they used as…

A photo of Cascade Middle School. Courtesy of Auburn School District

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Student found with firearm at Cascade Middle School

The student was originally being searched for vaping and/or marijuana.

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Dead body found | Auburn Police Blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Garbage can fire at Rite Aid | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

King County District Court (pictured left to right): Judge Raul Martinez, Judge Corinna Harn, Judge Lisa Paglisotti, Judge Fa’amomoi Masaniai, Judge Kristin Shotwell, Judge Rebecca C. Robertson, Judge Peter Peaquin, Judge Jill Klinge, Judge Lisa O’Toole, Judge Kevin Peck, Judge Matthew York, Judge Leah Taguba, Judge Brian Todd, Judge Elizabeth D. Stephenson, Judge Kuljinder Dhillon, Judge Marcus Naylor, Judge Karama H. Hawkins, Judge Nathaniel Green. COURTESY PHOTO

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Should Auburn restart its own municipal court?

City leaders are examining the cost and logistics behind current contract with King County.