Site Logo
Photo of the crash. Photo courtesy of Auburn Police Department.

News

Woman charged with vehicular homicide in fatal Auburn crash

It’s believed she ran a red light and crashed at a high speed in June 30 crash.

File photo
King County elections drop box.

News

Primary election results: Backus and Trout lead mayor race; Lott and Stirgus lead council races

Also: Pete von Reichbauer leads in his bid for re-election to King County Council.

Downtown work as seen from the vicinity of the now demolished comic book store and site of the future downtown park. Courtesy photo, City of Auburn

News

Update on summer road construction in Auburn

City has 40 projects in the works.

A photo of Justin Jay Andrew from his obituary. Courtesy of M B Daniel Mortuary Service LLC.

News

Man sentenced for January 2023 Auburn murder

He received nearly 16 years in prison while his codefendant awaits trial.

A photo of a pill press and fentanyl powder from Elias’ lab. Courtesy photos

News

Auburn man manufacturing fentanyl pills sentenced to 11 years

He was also a counselor for at-risk youth at the same time that he manufactured and sold drugs.

Candidates for Auburn mayor facing off in the August primary. Left to right: Yolanda Trout, Ron Morgan, Nancy Backus.

News

Primary election 2025: What Auburn voters need to know

Primary is Aug. 5.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

News

Juveniles attempting to steal car arrested | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Left to right: A group of nearby baseball players who ran away, and then some dove to the ground during the gunfire. Courtesy photos.

News

Man charged for May 2024 Auburn shooting

There were over 90 rounds fired during the shooting at Isaac Evans Park.

Courtesy Photo, Auburn Police

News

Bullet hole in a house | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

FILE PHOTO

News

Council approves traffic safety camera expansion

Three Auburn intersections will receive the cameras later this year.

Courtesy image

News

Rope rescue at White River | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

State Sen. Claudia Kauffman. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington state Legislative Support Services

News

47th District State Sen. Kauffman reacts to post by Ann Coulter

Reaffirms her commitment to protect Native communities after Coulter post that ‘We didn’t kill enough Indians’

t

News

King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025

Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter

Tracey Carter. Photo courtesy of Auburn Police

News

Auburn Police records supervisor dies after battle with ovarian cancer

“Rest in peace, Tracey. You will never be forgotten,” the post concludes.

t

News

Freeway closures July 25-28 in Kent, Auburn

WSDOT to repair portions of SR 167 in Kent and SR 18 in Auburn

Special Olympics athletes high-five each other after a swim relay race at the 2025 Spring Games at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. The aquatic center is among recreational facilities and parks across the region that would receive upgrades with the passage of the King County Parks Levy on the Aug. 5 primary ballot. (File photo)

News

King County seeks renewal for parks levy in primary election

Levy would fund multiple projects in South King County. Primary election is Aug. 5.

Pictured left to right: Lisa Stirgus, Cobi Clark, James Jeyaraj. (Courtesy photos)

News

Meet the candidates for Auburn City Council Pos. 6

Top two finishers advance to general election in November.

File photo

News

Juvenile eluding police | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

News

Auburn police to encrypt radio communication in 2026

The department’s chief said safety and securing sensitive information are the main factors driving the switch.

Mayor Nancy Backus, Ron Morgan and Auburn City Councilmember Yolanda Trout make the case for themselves at Auburn mayoral debate put on by the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce on July 9 at the Auburn Senior Center. Courtesy photo

News

Auburn mayoral candidates share vision for the city

Three candidates will face off in the August primary election.