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Councilmembers Lisa Sturgis, Brian Lott, Kate Baldwin, and Mayor Nancy Backus were sworn into office on Monday evening at Auburn City Hall. Backus won re-election to her fourth term as mayor last November. Sturgis, appointed in April of 2025 to fill the unexpired term of Larry Brown, begins her first fully elected term, Lott his first term, and Baldwin resumed the seat to which she was re-elected. Courtesy photo.

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City attorney swears Auburn City Council members into office

Mayor Nancy Backus and Auburn City Councilmembers Kate Baldwin, Lisa Stirgus, and Brian Lott raised their right hands…

A screenshot of the press memo.

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Auburn man crashes into 80-year-old woman

Drugs and alcohol were allegedly involved.

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$2.5 million in assistance available for flood damage

This comes after the governor’s disaster declaration.

The flooded intersection of Auburn Way North and South 52nd Street on Thursday, Dec. 11. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Post-flood resources for Auburn residents and businesses

City releases initial estimates of damage for residents and businesses.

Murder suspects from 2025 and the approximate location of the unsolved murder on SR 167. Courtesy photos

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Recap of the Auburn area’s five murders in 2025

All murders in Auburn proper resulted in charges this year.

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King County establishes emergency centers

King County establishes emergency centers

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Stolen vehicle involved in crash | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

The flooded intersection of Auburn Way North and South 52nd Street on Thursday, Dec. 11. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Help applying for disaster assistance available at the Auburn library

Help applying will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 2, and Jan. 3, 1 p.m.…

On May 17, Auburn hosted the annual Petpalooza at Game Farm Park. The free event included the popular Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run, live entertainment, a petting zoo, a doggie stunt show and a chance to encounter some exotic pets. Photo courtesy City of Auburn

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Year in Review: Auburn’s top stories of 2025

Top 10 most-viewed stories of 2025 at www.auburn-reporter.com

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Abandoned car found rolled over | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

This image illustrates the co-living housing type Auburn will allow in limited zoning designations in the city starting in 2026. Courtesy image

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Auburn to allow new co-living housing type to be built

Under a state mandate, the Auburn City Council this month opened the way to a lesser known form…

Courtesy of VRFA

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Semi-truck driver caught in floodwaters | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Auburn murder case finally ends after 15 years in court system

Judge says ‘Justice has failed this family’ in 2010 killing.

The SR 167 bridge being worked on. Courtesy photos.

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All lanes of travel reopen on SR 167 bridge in Pacific

An over-height vehicle damaged the bridge in September.

Bloodworks does mobile donation drives to help community members donate more conveniently, like this event at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way on Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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Floods lead to shortage in local blood bank supply

For those looking to help in the aftermath of the floods in South King County and beyond, donating…

The Enumclaw transfer station is accepting flood debris on weekends though Jan. 11, 2026. File photo

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King County accepting flood debris for free

Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.

The scene of the incident. Courtesy of Renton Police Department

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Auburn man charged with vehicular assault after motorcycle crash in Renton

The man allegedly chased the motorcyclist before he struck him with his Jeep.

Courtesy Photo, Auburn Police

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Auburn’s legislative wish list includes more police

Other legislative asks include zoning and land use revisions.

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Auburn awaits funding from county’s parks levy

At the Auburn City Council meeting Dec. 15, the council authorized Mayor Nancy Backus to strike an agreement…

Photos of Marketha McCoy. (Courtesy of the Auburn Police Department)

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Man pleads guilty to 2023 murder near casino

The defendant was allegedly captured on camera shooting the victim.