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Medical examiner identifies woman killed near Auburn border

56-year-old woman died from a gunshot wound of the torso in May 9 shooting

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Auburn Symphony Orchestra renews contract of Music Director Wesley Schulz

Schulz is only the second music director in the 26-year history of the orchestra.

Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-31

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Rep. Stokesbary of 31st District elected as House Republican leader

State Rep. Drew Stokesbary, who represents the 31st District, was recently elected the state House Republicans leader.

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SUV collides with Auburn School District bus

A sport utility vehicle collided with an Auburn School District bus late on Friday morning, May 12.

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Kent man dies in single-vehicle crash on SR 18

Auburn driver, 18, arrested for investigation of vehicular homicide with speeding listed as cause

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SR 18 crash kills Gig Harbor driver

A 27-year-old Gig Harbor man died as a result of a two-vehicle fatal traffic collision at approximately 11:51…

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WSP warning against scam calls

“Spoofers” are faking caller IDs to trick people into giving out personal information

The Green River, where a swimmer was swept away and drowned the summer of 2022. Image courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department.

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Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year

Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.

Nelson received a one-day suspension in 2015 for violating safety procedures and colliding with another officer’s vehicle while in pursuit of a suspect. (Auburn Public Records)

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Documents detail Auburn police officer’s troubled history

Jeffrey Nelson’s murder trial has been delayed multiple times.

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DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years

Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.

Carly Willis, owner of Antique Marketplace on Howard Road, has left the plywood up on her burglary-shattered window because she said it’s not worth fixing, given the numerous break-ins her business has suffered recently. Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter.

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Merchants and residents give Auburn leaders an earful about crime

Fed-up business owners and city residents brought their complaints to the Auburn City Council.

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Auto theft and shooting near Game Farm Park | Auburn police blotter

Also, a suspect stabbed a victim at an apartment complex.

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Woman found fatally shot near Kent, Auburn along South 277th Street

King County Sheriff’s Office reveals few details about early Tuesday, May 9 shooting

The King County Library System administration building in Issaquah. Photo courtesy KCLS

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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS

Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.

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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9

KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.

Meth recovered by the King County Sheriff’s Office. Courtesy photo

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Auburn responds to Legislature’s inaction on drug laws

At the May 1 council meeting, Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus explained what the state Legislature’s failure to agree…

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Investigation continues after Kent police shoot saw-wielding man

The Auburn Police Department released new details regarding a shooting by the Kent Police Department that resulted in…

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Puyallup woman dies in motorcycle crash

A 51-year-old Puyallup woman died as a result of a fatal traffic collision at approximately 6:11 p.m. April…

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Robbery at Umpqua Bank | Auburn police blotter

Recent entries in the Auburn police blotter.

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Auburn man, 63, dies in wrong-way crash

The collision happened just before 3 a.m. April 30 in Renton.