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Thieves steal bronze statue, Joie de Vivre, from in front of the Auburn Community and Events Center
Over the weekend, a thief or thieves stole the bronze sculpture of a girl that had welcomed visitors…
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Prosecutor charges 38-year-old Auburn man with the attempted kidnapping of a barista early on Jan. 16
The King County Prosecuting Attorneys’ Office on Thursday afternoon formally charged an Auburn man with second-degree attempted kidnapping…
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Auburn Avenue Theater burglary | Police blotter
Auburn Police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between Jan. 10 and Jan. 13:
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Council to select replacement for 47th Legislative District Rep. Chris Stearns at its meeting on Monday, Jan. 26
The Auburn City Council will select a new councilmember at its regular meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan.…
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Residents express concern about Auburn mayor’s paid time off
Seven Auburn residents have asked the Auburn City Council to change policies that determine the Auburn mayor’s salary…
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Alleged would-be barista snatcher makes first court appearance
The man Auburn Police arrested Tuesday afternoon for allegedly trying to yank a barista through the drive-thru window…
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Effort begins to lower the legal limit for driving drunk
Washington could join Utah with toughest standard in the nation. Change concerns wine and hospitality industries.
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Police arrest Auburn man accused of trying to kidnap barista
The Auburn Police Department (APD) arrested a suspect Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 17) that they believe to be the…
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Housing costs, homelessness among top issues in WA, survey says
Statewide, a majority of respondents to Department of Commerce survey agree that rent prices are too high and…
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Congress, Biden give go-ahead to Howard Hanson Dam project
Congress and President Joe Biden signed off on major bills last month giving the go-ahead to two big…
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While many were found, work remains to protect Indigenous people
There are 23 missing Indigenous people across King County.
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Drug traffickers prison sentence; missing Indigenous people | King County Local Dive
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Batteries catch fire in Auburn | Fire blotter
The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 308 calls for service between Jan. 2 and Jan. 8, among…
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Convenience store employee robbed a gunpoint | Auburn police blotter
Between Jan. 2 and Jan. 5, the Auburn Police Department responded to the following calls for service, among…
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Shooting kills male at Copper Gate Apartments
Just before 9 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, Auburn Police officers responded to a reported shooting at the Copper…
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State of the State: Inslee pushes for $4 billion housing bond
Calls for an assault weapons ban and the constitutional protection of abortion rights drew cheers from Democrats, silence…
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Proposal would exempt Washington’s news outlets from B&O tax
Legislation cited as necessary save jobs and protect a critical community service.
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WA lawmakers prepare for first in-person session since 2020
More homes, less homelessness, a Blake ruling fix and an assault weapons ban are among the issues to…
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Two men hurt when their small plane crashes into Kent storage unit | Update
After Auburn takeoff, plane landed Saturday afternoon, Jan. 7 on roof of unit along Central Avenue South