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Car damaged by bullets during Feb. 19 Interstate 5 shooting. (Courtesy of Washington State Patrol)

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King County Councilmember wants more info about I-5 shootings

The letter, addressed to WSP Chief John R. Batiste, comes in wake of a Feb. 19 drive-by shooting…

Scott Stewart, Rose Baldridge, Vicki Brinigar and Dr. Richard Geiger were panelists at the Valley Cities fentanyl roundtable on Feb. 14. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Panel explores complexities of local fentanyl crisis

One organization in South King County is trying to make a dent in what is often referred to…

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Puget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for electric, natural gas

Driven by the state’s clean energy laws, the plan has been filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation…

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Robbers take cash and a taquito | Auburn police blotter

Auburn police were dispatched on Feb. 10 at approximately 8:57 a.m. after receiving a report of a robbery…

CCTV footage captured Shellonda Keychell Daniel stealing from Ulta’s Renton location on Dec. 14, 2022. (Court documents.)

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Woman’s stealing spree from local Ulta stores leads to charges

The thefts ranged from individual store losses of $1,042 to $19,459, and the Attorney General’s Office has filed…

Washington Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program advocacy group at the State Capitol for HB 1916. (Photo Courtesy of Kindering)

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‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay the price’

Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program - and could save…

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DOJ settles with King County Sheriff’s Office in agreement to improve language access

OLEO has previously expressed concerns about the office’s language access policies.

Maddy Lindsay won the Miss Auburn crown last weekend. Photo courtesy City of Auburn.

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Miss Auburn and Miss Auburn’s Teen 2024 winners crowned

There were 10 Miss Auburn and 11 Miss Auburn Teen contestants who competed in each phase of competition.

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Antonio Fernandez, 28, attempted to flee the area as a passenger in an SUV with three additional occupants, according to the police department. The suspects’ vehicle struck an Auburn Police Department’s K9 vehicle after turning into a parking lot to avoid an armored SWAT vehicle, according to the department.

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‘Prolific’ burglary suspect from Auburn pleads not guilty

A 28-year-old Auburn man described as a “prolific” burglary suspect pleaded not guilty in two burglary cases on…

Auburn School District Superintendent Dr. Alan Spicciati. Courtesy photo

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Auburn School District levy trails by narrow margin in early returns

A simple majority of 50 percent plus 1 vote is required to pass a levy, and the superintendent…

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King County Sheriff’s Office to develop language access program

The King County Sheriff’s Office plans to develop and implement a language access program following a complaint filed…

Auburn City Hall. Courtesy photo

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City seeks to condemn properties to widen road

Auburn hopes to widen Auburn Way South from Hemlock Street to Poplar Street Southeast.

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Narcan used on man in front of library | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Don Castro, for whom Don’s Place is named.

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Emergency housing facility opens in north Auburn

Don’s Place serves people experiencing homelessness, with a focus on veterans and seniors.

(Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol.)

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Crash in Federal Way injures Auburn residents

The collision resulted in roadway closures for seven hours and 54 minutes.

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Police capture bank robbery suspect | Auburn police blotter

The teller handed the suspect money containing a tracker.

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Auburn woman, 84, killed in a hit-and-run collision in Kent | Update

Woman identified by medical examiner; she was walking Feb. 4 in the 800 block of Central Avenue S.

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Four minors involved in armed robberies | Auburn police blotter

The minors used a stolen Kia vehicle to commit a robbery in the 2200 block of Auburn Way…

(Courtesy of the Auburn Police Department.)

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‘Prolific’ burglary suspect arrested after trying to flee Auburn police

Auburn police have arrested two suspects on felony charges after a suspect vehicle struck an officer’s vehicle as…

South King County legislators (left to right, top to bottom): Rep. Debra Entenman, Rep. Chris Stearns, Sen. Claudia Kauffman, Rep. Drew Stokesbary, Rep. Eric Robertson, Sen. Phil Fortunato, Rep. Jamila Taylor, Rep. Kristine Reeves, and Sen. Claire Wilson.

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What are the priorities for South King County legislators?

Legislative districts in Auburn, Federal Way and Kent include Washington’s 30th, 31st and 47th.