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The Colonial Court Apartments where the shooting occurred. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Auburn Reporter

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Man receives 13 years for 2024 Auburn drive-by shooting

Shooting at the Colonial Court Apartments left a man severely injured, but he survived.

Left to right: Francisco Ochoa-Prado at his sentencing and a photo of Daniel Parkinson displayed in the courtroom. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Auburn man sentenced for Aug. 2022 murder with rifle stock

The man allegedly struck the victim in the face repeatedly and told officers he did not regret his…

Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.

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Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case…

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Battery-powered quad ignites while charging | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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City council approves amendment for district court services

On Aug. 18, the Auburn City Council authorized Mayor Nancy Backus to execute an amendment to the interlocal…

Registration for CERT classes is now open. Courtesy photo, city of Auburn

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Emergency preparedness and first aid trainings available in Auburn

Auburn Emergency Management offers free emergency preparedness classes to Auburn-based community groups, neighborhood groups, schools, and workplaces with…

King County’s Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent that houses one of the county’s two jails. The other jail is in downtown Seattle. FILE PHOTO

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Man pleads guilty to lesser charge in shooting death

Victim’s body was found in his mother’s car in Auburn.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Elderly female scammed out of $5,000 | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Mom gets 12-month community custody sentence in Kent baby’s death

Prosecutors sought 27-month prison sentence in 2022 fentanyl overdose by 3-year-old girl

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UPDATE: No weekend closures on SR 18 in Auburn this weekend

UPDATE: The series of westbound SR 18 lane, ramp and directional closures has been postponed due to scheduling…

Jeffrey Nelson, a former officer with the Auburn Police Department, receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Auburn Police Advisory Committee outlines changes

Auburn’s Police Advisory Committee cannot make policy.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Man with lip infection arrested | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused

This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two…

Photos of the suspect. Courtesy photos.

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Police seek suspect in Bigfoot Java armed robbery

The suspect held the baristas at gunpoint before stealing the tip jar.

A Google Maps screenshot of where the crash approximately occurred.

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Two die in collision on Auburn-Black Diamond Road

One of the cars caught fire at the scene.

A screenshot of the approximate location where the shooting occurred. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

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Detectives searching for witnesses to SR 18 shooting

On Aug. 6, it was reported that a black or silver Honda fired at a silver Toyota Corolla.

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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library

The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…

Savannah Hopper and her attorney Naresh Rajan during her sentencing hearing. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Auburn woman sentenced for crash that killed her 12-year-old child

The Enumclaw crash, where the vehicle traveled almost 700 feet, left her child dead at the scene.

Left to right: Dowers driving away with the victim’s car right after stealing it and the ghost gun used in the robbery. From court documents.

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Man caught in Auburn after carjacking is sentenced

He received a six-year federal prison sentence.

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King County man pleads guilty to multiple sex offenses

He admitted to sexually abusing 10 minor girls, including one in Auburn.