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Stabbing, vehicle prowls and a drive-by | Auburn police blotter

Stabbing: Auburn police responded to a stabbing at approximately 7 a.m. at the Ray of Hope Shelter, a…

Darren Jones, owner of the AgriShop Ace Hardware in Auburn, checks out wrought iron fencing on the perimeter of the property. (Photo by Ben Leung/Auburn Reporter)

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Auburn business owners deter crime with a few design tricks

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design program is available to local businesses.

Former Green River College President Rich Rutkowski was a man of singular vision, friends say, as well as a renaissance man with broad knowledge of many fields, including fishing. (Photo courtesy of Tawnya McLavey/Green River College)

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Green River College celebrates legacy of Rich Rutkowski

A renaissance man of seemingly infinite interests, a skilled photographer, a master of craps strategy, an avid fisherman,…

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Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short

OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.

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Auburn City Council approves money for affordable housing

On March 6, the Auburn City Council authorized allocation of $293,789.54 from the city’s contribution to the South…

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Student brings gun to Auburn Riverside High School

Auburn police arrested a 15-year-old Auburn Riverside High School student on March 7 after the student brought a…

Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North King County

The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.

Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)

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House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban

Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for…

Law enforcement officials investigate the scene of a fatal shooting near a freeway ramp in Federal Way on May 4, 2022. (File photo courtesy of South Sound News)

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Investigation of deputy-involved shooting death goes on and on

In the ten months following the May 4, 2022, shooting death of Cicero Sanchez, 31, on South 317th…

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State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment, cameras for deputies

On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some…

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Gang member arrested, drugs seized | Auburn police blotter

Felony firearm possession

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Gov. Jay Inslee. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)

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In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO, strong ties with WA

Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature…

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Washington needs more than 1 million homes in the next 20 years

Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well.

An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery

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WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot

An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.

Brown areas indicate where shellfish harvesting is closed due to pollution. (Screenshot from Washington Shellfish Safety Map)

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DOH awards $5.5M to improve Puget Sound shellfish habitats

$455,000 was earmarked to improve the health of shellfish beds in Poverty Bay.

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Masking requirements in healthcare, other facilities to end April 3

DOH still recommends masks for patients, healthcare providers, and visitors in healthcare settings.

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Firefighters deliver baby in parking lot | Fire blotter

Between Feb. 20 and Feb. 26, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 274 calls for service, among…

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Man shot while trying to steal vehicle in driveway | Auburn police blotter

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Random assault of a customer | Auburn police blotter

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The Muckleshoot Tribe on Feb. 22 became the Seattle Kraken’s first-ever jersey patch partner, and the first tribe to hold this honor in the National Hockey League. Photo courtesy Seattle Kraken and NHL.

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Seattle Kraken partners with Muckleshoot Tribe

The Seattle Kraken, Climate Pledge Arena and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe announced a multi-year partnership Feb. 22, making…