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The aftermath of the fatal hit-and-run that killed a motorcyclist on Thursday, Sept. 15. Photo courtesy of Auburn Police Department.

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Two men die in two separate hit-and-runs in Auburn

A suspect in one was arrested.

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Senior citizen collapses at casino | Fire blotter

Between Sept. 5 and Sept. 11, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 303 calls for service, among…

Chris Vance, left, will challenge incumbent Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-31st District, in November. Courtesy photos.

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31st District: Fortunato and Vance spar on abortion, crime, GOP

Candidates are vying for the Senate seat of Washington’s 31st District, which includes Auburn, Sumner, Bonney Lake, Buckley…

A look inside the King County Juvenile Detention Center. File photo

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Early data suggests program can reduce recidivism in King County

Restorative Community Pathways for youth offenders contrasts with traditional prosecution.

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Auburn councilmembers voice support for abortion access

The council will vote on the resolution on Sept. 19.

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Public Health offers free COVID-19 boosters in Auburn

The bivalent COVID-19 booster shots are available at the Outlet Collection mall in Auburn

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APD make arrest in child pornography case

The arrest came after over seven months of investigation

Police are searching for the driver and passenger of this vehicle.

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Police search for suspect in car bombing

The bomb destroyed the victim’s car and surrounding trees

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Fatal police shooting, illegal steroids, deadly trench collapse | King County Local Dive

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Behind the Howard Hanson Dam lies around 100 miles of prime fish-spawning habitat.

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Tribes, legislators, local leaders celebrate revival of Howard Hanson Dam project

Congressmembers, Tribal leaders and dozens more local leaders gathered at the Howard Hanson Dam to celebrate the revival…

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Another school year begins in Auburn

The answer to prayers for beleaguered parents, and a big bummer for many kids.

Areas colored pink are under a red flag warning for fire conditions over the Sept. 9-11 weekend. COURTESY GRAPHIC, State Department of Natural Resources

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Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend

Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.

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State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals

Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.

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Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct. 31

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the order will end nearly three years after he first issued it.

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Teenage shoplifters and residential burglaries | Auburn police blotter

The following information is taken from the Auburn Police Department daily blotter. All told 16 vehicle thefts, 14…

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Funding secured for behavioral health crisis stabilization facility in King County

The mental health facility will help avoid arrests and unnecessary hospital emergency room visits.

King County Council members (File photo)

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King County Council wants to look at ways to support food banks amid rising inflation

A measure to identify resources for food banks will be come to a final vote on Sept. 20.

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Washington healthcare providers will begin offering COVID vaccine boosters

Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.

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One dead, two injured in Auburn crash on SR 167 over Labor Day weekend

Kent woman, 45, dies in crash