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King County blocks construction of ICE detention centers
The King County Council approved an emergency one-year moratorium on March 3 that immediately blocks acceptance of permits…
Crime & Justice
Man charged with killing his mother near Auburn and Federal Way
Officers reported that the defendant made numerous incoherent and nonsensical statements.
Crime & Justice
Auburn men charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
One of the men stated that he had possibly traded around 512GB of such material.
Crime & Justice
Pacific officer-involved shooting puts Auburn school on lockdown
Students who were on their way to school on the bus were diverted to Auburn Riverside High School.
Crime & Justice
Auburn woman injured in crash on I-5
The alleged causing driver was arrested for vehicular assault.
News
Closer look at Auburn’s approach to code compliance
At some point, complainants make clear to the Auburn Code Compliance officer standing there, or on the phone,…
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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding
Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.
Crime & Justice
Man sentenced for murder behind Muckleshoot Casino
The man received a 20-year sentence.
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State of the City: Auburn mayor touts flood response and growth
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus began her annual State of the City address Feb. 25 at the Muckleshoot Casino…
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Judge dismisses recall petition against Auburn mayor
The recall effort against Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus is dead.
Crime & Justice
Homicide investigation near Auburn and Federal Way leads to arrest
The incident occurred on Feb. 24 in unincorporated King County.
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‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans
“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…
Crime & Justice
Man charged in pawn shop robberies in South King Co.
The man is accused of robbing stores in Auburn, Renton and Burien using a hammer to smash display…
News
Copper wire theft briefly shuts down light rail in Kent, Federal Way
Copper wire theft shut down the Federal Way Link Extension for several hours Friday morning, Feb. 20 between…
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Fire blotter: Man in the throes of alcohol withdrawal
Between Feb. 9 and Feb. 15, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to the following calls for help,…
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Governor: WA flood damage totals at least $182M
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Feb. 17 asked the Trump administration for up to $173 million to deal…