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Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer to House votes
And a comprehensive remaking of state’s approach to drug possession advances toward action in the Senate.
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Deputies investigate second homicide at same Auburn property
One man was killed in a shooting on Feb. 20 at a home near Auburn where another homicide…
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Convicted murderer charged after Auburn pepper spray spree
Auburn Police say a Seattle man pepper-sprayed the faces of at least three people at various South Auburn…
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What do you do with your food waste? King County wants to know
King County Solid Waste Division will have an online food waste survey open until April 30.
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Auburn police arrest suspect in alleged drive-by shooting
Auburn Police say that a member of a violent criminal street gang fired multiple bullets from a stolen…
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Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws
OLYMPIA — A day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, Democratic Gov. Jay…
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Robbery suspects nearly collide with train while fleeing Auburn police
Suspects making their getaway from the scene of an armed robbery in Auburn narrowly missed smashing into an…
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Council committee to study Auburn mayor’s compensation and benefits
The Auburn City Council is forming a special committee whose sole purpose will be to study the issue…
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Winning Powerball ticket leads to gift for Auburn Food Bank
Debbie Christian was working in her office at the Auburn Food Bank at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9,…
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Police blotter: Theft, vandalism and more
Between Jan. 29 and Feb. 9, the Auburn Police Department responded to the following calls for service, among…
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Fire blotter: Responding to “shack” fire
Between Feb. 6 and Feb. 12, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 317 calls for service, among…
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House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward
Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025…
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Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday
A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed,…
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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds
A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.
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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds
Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.
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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision
OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.
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City accepts grants for six transportation improvement projects
The Washington State Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration have awarded the city of Auburn $6.3…
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Spring refill of Lake Tapps Reservoir coming up
Cascade Water Alliance on Monday announced it will begin the spring refill of the Lake Tapps Reservoir on…
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Man struck with axe | Fire blotter
Between Jan. 30 and Feb. 5, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 282 calls for service, among…