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A screenshot of King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn speaking about a proposed amendment for the proposed $20 minimum wage ordinance. (Screenshot)

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King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas

Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…

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Firefighters treat man with stab wound | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

Mayor Nancy Backus commemorates Auburn Police Chief Mark Caillier’s 30 years of service. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Police chief celebrates 30 years of service in Auburn

Caillier has been a police officer since 1991, three years before the Auburn Police Department hired him.

Green River. File photo

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Project targets major flooding of Green River

The risk posed to the 21-mile corridor could affect more than 27,000 residents and the stability of 28,000…

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Natural gas leak leads to evacuation of Auburn businesses | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

Nancy Peterson displays the bowl she took home from the Empty Bowls event April 26 at Grace Community Church in Auburn. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Empty Bowls is about more than just soup

Event benefits Auburn Food Bank.

Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image

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Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

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City code amendment targets for-hire vehicles

From now on, any business that operates for-hire vehicles (Uber and Lyft, for example) in the City of…

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Protection order violation and assault | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

A new state law goes into effect on June 6, restoring the ability for police departments to set their own policy on police pursuits in their jurisdictions. File photo

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Auburn PD prepares for new pursuit policies

When Initiative 2113, a law approved this spring by Washington’s Legislature, goes into effect on June 6, it…

Auburn Police Department Officer Jeffrey Nelson. File photo

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Jury selection begins in Auburn police officer’s trial

Jeffrey Nelson faces charges of murder in the second degree and assault in the first degree for 2019…

A pursuing officer deployed a PIT maneuver on the Honda Fit, resulting in the vehicle turning sideways onto the side of the road. (Screenshot.)

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Auburn police arrest driver at Lea Hill Park | Video

Dashcam footage shows the pursuing officer deploying a PIT maneuver on the Honda Fit with his patrol vehicle.

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort is at 2402 Auburn Way S. (Courtesy of Muckleshoot Casino Resort)

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Man killed at Muckleshoot Casino in random stabbing

Police: “There did not appear to be any altercation between the two prior to the incident.”

Speakers at the Valley Comm/Crisis Connections press conference on April 16. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Help is 3 numbers away: Crisis 911-988-211 services are now under one roof

“Through the Valley Comm 911/Crisis Connections partnership, we will help thousands more South King County community members get…

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Man, 22, dies from shooting at Auburn apartment complex

“This wasn’t a random act.”

King County SWAT vehicle. Courtesy photo

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Investigation concludes on SWAT team’s fatal shooting of suspect in Algona

A multi-agency team has finished investigating the King County SWAT’s shooting of a 43-year-old man in December 2021…

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Prosecutors to review 2023 officer-involved shooting in FW

Prosecutors will review a multi-agency team’s investigation into the officer-involved shooting of a 43-year-old man that resulted in…

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Felony harassment with a BB gun | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-31). Courtesy photo

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Fortunato announces Secretary of State run

The District 31 senator wants to test Washington’s voting registration system for weaknesses.

File photo showing a marijuana bust in King County. (File photo)

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City settles property dispute related to drug operation

According to city documents, the individuals agreed to forfeit to the city their rights, title and interest to…