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The flooded intersection of Auburn Way North and South 52nd Street on Thursday, Dec. 11. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Local resources to assist flood-afflicted residents

Here is a list of resources available to the flood-afflicted in Auburn.

Howard Hanson Dam along the upper Green River that helps control flooding in Kent, Auburn, Renton and Tukwila. FILE PHOTO, Army Corps

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Army Corps adjust Hanson Dam flows to combat Green River flooding

Dam helps control flooding in Kent, Auburn, Renton and Tukwila

Flooding at Pacific City Park on Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Pacific residents evacuate amid White River levee failure

Residents in Pacific are evacuating Tuesday morning, Dec. 16, after the HESCO levee failure on the White River.

A breach in the Desimone Levee along the Green River on Dec. 15 in Tukwila. SCREENSHOT/Video, Courtesy King County Sheriff’s Office

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Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila

Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County

View from an airplane of the flooding at S. 277th St. in Auburn on Dec. 15, 2025. Courtesy photo/City of Auburn

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State mobilization authorized to fight flooding in Kent, Auburn

State Patrol Chief John Batiste approves the mobilization of state resources after request by fire chiefs

Washington State Department of Transportation crews placed hundreds of sandbags Sunday, Dec. 14 and overnight into the early morning of Monday, Dec. 15 along Highway 167 in Kent and Auburn to redirect flooding from the Green River. COURTESY PHOTO, WSDOT

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Both directions of SR 167 in Kent, Auburn now closed again

WSDOT had reopened southbound lanes for several hours Monday morning, Dec. 15

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Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn due to flooding

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn…

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Man arrested for vehicular homicide after SR 167 crash

The alleged victim was a 29-year-old Bonney Lake man.

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Changes are coming to Auburn’s B&O tax

At the Auburn City Council study session Dec. 8, financial director Jamie Thomas briefed city leaders about pending…

As seen from a plane, floodwaters have swamped parts of Auburn, including 277th Street. Courtesy photo, City of Auburn.

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Rain eases a bit, danger of flooding remains

The National Weather Service says that parts of Washington state are finally getting a respite from the torrential…

The Chevron station at 5148 Auburn Way N., Auburn, as seen on Thursday, Dec. 11. The gas station is nearly fully submerged, with gasoline mixed with water, leaving a pungent smell. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Auburn flood updates: “We’re not out of this storm yet,” mayor says

Road closures, river information and more.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo.

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Prostitution report | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Drone thermal footage depicting the suspect sitting on the edge of the roof. Screenshot of Auburn police video.

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Drone helps officer arrest man on a roof in Auburn

The man is accused of breaking items in a home and and fleeing the scene.

The fire in the 12499 block of W. Main Street. Courtesy photos.

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Fire at commercial building in Auburn

The fire agency reports no injuries.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District’s Emergency Management deploy to Pacific, Washington, to deliver flood-fighting materials such as HESCO barriers, a sandbag machine and sandbags on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Courtesy photo

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Green River and White River flood updates for Auburn

As of Wednesday afternoon (Dec. 10), the City of Auburn was reporting multiple road closures due to flooding…

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo

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Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding

The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Gunshot wound | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Auburn City Councilmember Tracy Taylor reaches out to shake former Deputy Mayor Cheryl Rakes’ hand after the city council voted 4-3 for Taylor to fill the role for the next year. Courtesy photo, City of Auburn

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Divided council picks Tracy Taylor for deputy mayor

By a vote of four to three, the Auburn City Council on Dec. 1 chose Councilmember Tracy Taylor…

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Auburn man strangles wife to death in “honor killing”

The man told officers he thought his wife was having an affair.

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Kevin Coe’s Washington State sex offender registry photo.

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‘South Hill rapist’ residing in Federal Way dies

Convicted rapist Kevin Coe dies at age 78.