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Security footage of the incident showed three masked men carrying guns and announcing themselves as “Seattle police” prior to attempting to kick down the door. (File photo)

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Suspect charged in shootout with Auburn homeowner

According to prosecutorial documents, the Oct. 19 attempted burglary “matches a pattern of numerous recent armed home invasions…

James Jeyaraj

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Voters poised to oust 2 Auburn City Council incumbents

Meanwhile, VRFA Prop. 1 is sailing to victory.

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Elections: No new faces on Auburn School Board

In the lone contested race for the Auburn School District Board of Directors, Valerie Gonzales, a board appointee,…

Renton police and fire and hazmat crews arrived at the scene of the King County Elections building at 919 Southwest Grady after receiving reports of an unknown substance delivered to the building. According to Sara Morris of the Renton Regional Fire Authority, an employee discovered white powder in a parcel. (Courtesy of the Renton Regional Fire Authority.)

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Substance delivered to KC election office tests positive for fentanyl

Additional deliveries of unknown substances to the Pierce County and Spokane County elections buildings resulted in evacuations also.

King County will clear homeless camps and vehicles along a portion of the Green River Road between Kent and Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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King County clears homeless vehicles from Green River Road

No parking signs and barriers to be installed during Nov. 6-22 closure near Kent, Auburn

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Election 2023 results: King County Council, Port of Seattle commissioners

The following results were posted Nov. 7 on the King County Elections website.

Prison bars (File photo)

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WA to invest $200 million to address disparities created by “war on drugs”

Dept. of Commerce to establish 17 different grant programs to invest in communities impacted.

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State Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, first introduced a bill in 2015 to resolve the backlog of sexual assault kits.

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All backlogged sexual assault kits cleared from shelves, sent for testing

Backlog of more than 10,000 kits effectively eliminated

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Semi-truck on fire on the off-ramp | Fire blotter

Between Oct. 23 and Oct. 29, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 287 calls for service, among…

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Knife-wielding robber steals money and jewelry | Auburn Police Blotter

Multiple individuals witnessed the scene, according to the department’s log.

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Debbie Christian and Leticia Brito of the Auburn Food Bank.

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Auburn Food Bank still short on money for new home

Its anticipated 6,600-square-foot future home and the city of Auburn’s associated overnight shelter were happy topics at the…

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King County deputy pleads not guilty to assault charge

Allegedly punched a seat-belted and handcuffed subject inside a patrol vehicle

Kate Krug, KCSARC’s new CEO. (Courtesy of KCSARC)

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King County Sexual Assault Resource Center hires new CEO

“Every year, KCSARC supports 5,000 survivors and their families, helping them find their own resilience to recover, and…

An example of a police body camera. (Photo courtesy of Axon)

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Grants from Dept. of Justice help fund body cameras for KC Sheriff’s Office

Auburn police received $38,323 in funding for the department’s fireworks emphasis patrols.

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The City of Auburn has received a $50,000 from Bobcat Company and the National Recreation and Park Associatinn to develop and revitalize trails to improve the overall health and well-being of the community.

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Auburndale Park receives $50,000 grant from Bobcat Company

Auburndale Park has received a $50,000 grant from Bobcat Company and the National Recreation and Park Association to…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and King County Council member Reagan Dunn.

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Dunn signs on with Ron DeSantis’ Washington campaign team

Dunn says there is little risk to his status as a popular moderate conservative in deep-blue King County,…

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Woman escapes danger after collision | Auburn police blotter

According to the department’s public information log, a woman reported several subjects attempted to get her out of…

Cheryl Rakes

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Candidate Q&A: Auburn City Council Position 1

Cheryl Rakes vs. Lisa Stirgus

James Jeyaraj

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Candidate Q&A: Auburn City Council Position 3

James Jeyaraj vs. Tracy Taylor-Turner

Robyn Mulenga

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Candidate Q&A: Auburn City Council Pos. 5

Robyn Mulenga vs. Clinton Taylor