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The Green River Bridge separating Enumclaw and Black Diamond, also known as the Kummer Bridge, was built in 1933 as a way to connect the two cities. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Green River Bridge closed this weekend

It’s a planned repair of the extension joint, which necessitates a full closure.

Leticia “Leti” Martinez-Cosman, 58, was last seen on March 31 at a Seattle Mariners baseball game. (Photo courtesy of the SPD Blotter)

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Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son of missing Seattle woman

The suspect, Brett Michael Gitchel, is also accused of setting the missing woman’s car on fire.

AR-15 rifle that was recovered by Mercer Island police. (File photo)

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WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales

Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.

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SeaTac girl pleads guilty to hit-and-run murder of Maple Valley man

Judge sentences the 17-year-old to remain in custody until she turns 21; maximum allowed by law

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Student makes gun threat | Auburn police blotter

Following is a sample from the Auburn police blotter.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

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Traffic accident takes life of one, critically injures three

The Auburn Police Department responded to a single-fatality vehicle collision into a home in the 4000 block of…

Sound Transit has provided this map to show the site of Auburn’s second Sound Transit Parking Garage. Courtesy Sound Transit

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Construction on Sound Transit parking garage expected to start this year

Auburn’s second Sound Transit parking garage has been decades in the planning stages.

From left to right: Rep. Marcus Riccelli, Sen. Manka Dhingra, Sen. Karen Keiser, Gov. Jay Inslee, Rep. Jessica Bateman, Rep. My-Linh Thai and AG Bob Ferguson. (Courtesy photo)

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With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses

Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order…

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Wife reports husband’s prostitution payments | Auburn police blotter

Prostitution: Auburn police received a report of prostitution in the 240 block of Auburn Way South after a…

Law enforcement seized approximately 19 firearms, 3,372 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 1,322 grams of suspected fentanyl-laced pills, and over $210,000 in United States currency. (Courtesy of the Department of Justice)

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Massive fentanyl and meth bust tied to ‘Aryan Family’

A grand jury indicted 27 men and women, including a Renton man and an Auburn man, on drug…

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Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget

The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits

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Audit finds accountability issues in King County’s equity and social justices programs

Auditors say the county lacks progress tracking, clearly defined roles and accountability measures.

Appointed to the Auburn City Council to fill temporarily the seat vacated by now 37th District Rep. Chris Stearns, Cheryl Rakes said she intends to run for the position when the time remaining on the term ends. (Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter)

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Auburn’s new council member accepts the challenge

Cheryl Rakes is finding her feet on Auburn City Council, plans to run for the seat.

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Kent man faces murder charge in 2022 Auburn case of man found shot

The two men apparently were friends; man found inside vehicle

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New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected

Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a…

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Gun pulled on student at park | Auburn police blotter

Assault: Auburn police were dispatched to an in-progress physical assault on March 14 after receiving a report at…

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Frozen organic strawberries and a tropical fruit blend recalled because of Hepatitis A risk

Two people living in King County have gotten sick.

Stolen merchandise is piled up at the Safeway Distribution Center, the result of the Auburn Police Department’s multi-jurisdictional investigation into a pawn shop scheme. (Photo courtesy of Auburn Police Department)

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Police recover millions of dollars in stolen property after thrift shop scheme

Pictures and videos from inside the Safeway Distribution Center show boxes and boxes of stolen merchandise — a…

Gary Ichinaga, a volunteer fixer at the South King Tool Library, works on a microwave during last week’s repair cafe, an event in which locals can get help repairing their stuff rather than throwing it away. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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South King Tool Library will open second branch thanks to grant

The South King Tool Library in Federal Way will open a second branch in the South King County…

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Auburn settles with contractor over construction delays

The City of Auburn has agreed to pay a construction contractor $304,261 to settle a claim the contractor…