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Protesters hold third No Kings rally in Auburn
In Auburn, an estimated 1,480 participants joined peaceful protesters across Washington state for the third No Kings rally…
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Gov. signs ‘millionaires tax’ with legal challenge close behind
Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 30 signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is…
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Man sentenced for 2023 hit-and-run death in Auburn
The man received a parent sentencing alternative.
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New data sheds light on ICE arrests in King County. Here’s what we know so far.
Of the 1,019 arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported in King County in 2025, at…
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King County resolution decriminalizes psychedelic mushrooms
King County Council has “deprioritized” the personal use of psychedelic substances like psilocybin mushrooms to support mental health…
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Gov. signs bill addressing WA retailers’ penny problem
A new Washington state law offers a way to make change in an era without pennies.
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New RapidRide bus line to improve service in South King County
RapidRide I Line will begin its run in 2027, connecting South King County from Auburn to Kent to…
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WA leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition
State lawmakers and the governor are rethinking how Washington marks the legacy of Cesar Chavez following stunning accusations…
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Fire blotter: Van engulfed in flames
The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to the following calls for service between March 9 and March 15…
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Indivisible Auburn prepares for next No Kings event
As he has been doing for almost a year, Joe Hochwalt will take his stand on Auburn’s sidewalks…
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Suspicious male at Green River College | Auburn police blotter
Agency assist: At 7:07 a.m. March 11 in the 30000 block of Second Avenue Southwest, Auburn officers assisted…
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King County considers decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms
The King County Council is considering decriminalizing “entheogen-related activities” related to the use of psychoactive substances such as…
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Man acquitted in toddler’s death sues King County
Lawsuit accuses King County Sheriff’s Office of fabricating evidence and the medical examiner’s office of distorting the truth.
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King County considers sales tax increase for unincorporated road projects
King County’s Road Services Division is heading for a fiscal cliff — and elected officials are exploring a…
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Condolences climb for Covington pilot killed in Iraq
Condolences continue to mount for Capt. Ariana Savino, 31, of Covington, one of six U.S. airmen killed when…
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WA law will make it easier to distribute abortion pill stockpile
Washington earlier this year had to return 30,000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the manufacturer.
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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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Man accused of killing wife and unborn child in Auburn
The suspect was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter