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Man convicted of 2023 fatal shooting at Auburn intersection

A 19-year-old Auburn man was found guilty of first-degree murder for a 2023 incident in which he shot…

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Southbound I-405 to close May 8-11

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton and Bellevue.

Former Rep. Eric Robertson died from undisclosed causes on May 1. Courtesy photo

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Former State Rep. Eric Robertson dies

Eric Robertson, who served as a state representative in the 31st Legislative District, died April 29. He was…

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Auburn Republican Goers drops out of 47th District Senate race

Auburn Republican Carmen Goers has dropped out of the race for the state Senate in the 47th Legislative…

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Artists Tim Dye and Sharon Agnor designed the future sculpture at Centennial Viewpoint Park opposite Mountain View Cemetery.

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Council set to approve Centennial Viewpoint Park sculpture

On May 4, the Auburn City Council will vote on a resolution approving the final design of the…

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Auburn police blotter: April 24-27

Stolen Vehicle: At 2:22 p.m. April 24 in the 4200 block of A Street Southeast, a vehicle was…

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Lawsuit filed over WA police and firefighter pension fund

Retired police officers and firefighters in Washington, including former Congressman Dave Reichert, sued the state April 30 to…

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Fire blotter: Boy on e-bike strikes a tree

The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to the following 911 calls among many others between April 20 and…

Allegedly Mylasia Weems before and after the attempted robbery. From charging documents.

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Auburn woman charged in quadruple shooting at apartment

A 24-year-old Auburn woman faces charges after an incident in early February where four people ended up getting…

A crash involving a female driver and two juveniles resulted in a road closure on 104th Avenue SE. Photo provided by the Auburn Police Department

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Child, 2, dies after DUI crash in Auburn

A 2-year-old girl died from injuries suffered during a car crash in Auburn on April 27.

A crash involving a female driver and two juveniles resulted in a road closure on 104th Avenue SE. Photo provided by the Auburn Police Department

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2 juveniles injured in Auburn crash

Two juveniles are in serious condition after an adult female driver crashed a car into a tree in…

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

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Audit reveals $45M deficit at King County Regional Homelessness Authority

An approximate $45 million shortage and an unreconciled receivables account of $8 million has county officials worried about…

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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Man receives 27-year sentence for King County carjacking spree

A 25-year-old Seattle man received a 27-year prison sentence for a violent carjacking spree in 2022 that stretched…

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I-405 closures April 27-May 2

I-405 will see nightly closures this week as construction on the express toll lanes continues.

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SR 18 lane closures coming April 27

All lanes of eastbound State Route 18 will close from 10 p.m. Monday, April 27, to 4 a.m.…

Neon signs from massage businesses in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way responds to massage businesses selling sex

The city is considering an ordinance to curb prostitution at dozens of establishments.

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The Auburn City Council has confirmed the appointment of Judge Matthew Leyba to the future Auburn Municipal Court when it opens in 2027.

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First judge appointed to future Auburn Municipal Court

The Auburn City Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of Judge Matthew Leyba on April 20 to Position 1…

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Fire blotter: Person and dog stranded on island in Green River

Between April 13 and April 19, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to the following 911 calls for…

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An artist’s rendering of the exterior of the future Auburn Avenue Theater.

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City awards contract for Auburn Avenue Theater project

The City of Auburn has awarded to Marpac Construction of Seattle the $11.3 million contract to build the…

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Two areas are being studied for potential annexation, labeled here as Lakeland North and Lakeland South.

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Federal Way looks to annex Lakeland North and Lakeland South

King County is encouraging annexation of all unincorporated areas.