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Campaign manager of Flavors Hook Kids WA Andrew Estep bought this strawberry blowpop flavored vape that includes a built-in video game online. He said there was no age or ID check on delivery, although tobacco products are illegal for those under the age of 21 in Washington state. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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New coalition targets vape use in Washington

“If this is not something directly targeted to children, I don’t know what is.”

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Five people arrested in vandalism incident | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…

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Suspect in carjacking faces federal charges

Man abandoned the vehicle near a middle school in Auburn.

Homeless encampment in a wooded area in Auburn on Aug. 27, 2021. File photo

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Auburn approves new outdoor camping rules

The council passed the ordinance, which removes certain sections from the city code.

Inside the SCORE jail. File photo

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Investigation of woman’s death at SCORE jail complete

Makena Buckland died from “anoxic brain injury in the setting of repeated resuscitation performed due to aspiration pneumonia…

Karl Ortiz previously worked at the Boys and Girls Club. (King County Court documents)

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Man sentenced in 2023 vehicular homicide on SR 18

On May 11, 2023, Ryan Arvie crashed head-on into 27-year-old Karl Ortiz’s vehicle as he traveled the wrong…

Workers stand outside of the Renton Boeing plant on the first day of the strike. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Boeing Machinists union agrees to strike

Members of the IAM District 751 voted by a 96% margin to walk off the job.

The suspect being arrested caught by the WSP surveillance aircraft. Screenshot from WSP Youtube.

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Suspected drunk driver hits man on SR 18, gets caught by air surveillance

See the video of troopers tracking and capturing the suspect.

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DUI and reckless driving | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Vehicle crashes into apartment building’s transformer box | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

The exterior of the rebuilt Terminal Park Elementary School, 1101 D St. SE, Auburn. The remodeled school opened in Sept. 2023 and was the final school financed by the district’s 2016 bond. File photo

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Auburn voters to consider school construction bond on Nov. ballot

If approved by voters in November, the bond would rebuild outdated schools and more.

The Muckleshoot Casino. (File photo)

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Man and woman charged with robbery at the Muckleshoot Casino

Duo ambushed a man in the parking garage to rob him of his winnings, according to charging documents.

King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’

I-405 through Renton will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 13 and ending early Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Major weekend traffic: I-405 in Renton closed late Friday to early Monday

Southbound I-405 will be closed the entire weekend, while northbound will only be for a few hours early…

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Apartment complex owner lobbies city for rezone

Parcel is at 733 8th St. NE.

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Stabbing involving minors | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Eric Perkins being arrested. (Screenshot from video by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office X account)

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Suspect arrested in string of I-5 shootings

According to probable cause documents, five people were injured in the shootings, which started in Federal Way.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

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Auburn man, 34, found dead with stab wound

Auburn police have limited information in the early investigation into the stabbing death of a 34-year-old man in…