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Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer to House votes

And a comprehensive remaking of state’s approach to drug possession advances toward action in the Senate.

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Deputies investigate second homicide at same Auburn property

One man was killed in a shooting on Feb. 20 at a home near Auburn where another homicide…

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Convicted murderer charged after Auburn pepper spray spree

Auburn Police say a Seattle man pepper-sprayed the faces of at least three people at various South Auburn…

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What do you do with your food waste? King County wants to know

King County Solid Waste Division will have an online food waste survey open until April 30.

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Auburn police arrest suspect in alleged drive-by shooting

Auburn Police say that a member of a violent criminal street gang fired multiple bullets from a stolen…

File photo: A sign at a Cal Anderson Park reproductive rights protest on May 14, 2022, in Seattle.

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Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws

OLYMPIA — A day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, Democratic Gov. Jay…

Auburn Police are looking for this man, whom they believe to be the driver of a car that nearly collided with a train in an attempt to escape from the scene the armed robbery of Coastal Farm and Supply. Photo courtesy of the Auburn Police Department

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Robbery suspects nearly collide with train while fleeing Auburn police

Suspects making their getaway from the scene of an armed robbery in Auburn narrowly missed smashing into an…

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Council committee to study Auburn mayor’s compensation and benefits

The Auburn City Council is forming a special committee whose sole purpose will be to study the issue…

Auburn Food Bank director Debbie Christian is all smiles as she holds a replica of the $50,000 check given to the Auburn Food Bank by the Auburn Fred Meyer store. It was the store’s entire bonus from the Washington State Lottery for selling the winning ticket in the recent Powerball jackpot. Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter.

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Winning Powerball ticket leads to gift for Auburn Food Bank

Debbie Christian was working in her office at the Auburn Food Bank at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9,…

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Police blotter: Theft, vandalism and more

Between Jan. 29 and Feb. 9, the Auburn Police Department responded to the following calls for service, among…

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Fire blotter: Responding to “shack” fire

Between Feb. 6 and Feb. 12, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 317 calls for service, among…

This is a 2021 screenshot that shows the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Interstate 5 in King County.

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House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward

Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025…

Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson rewards a lion dancer with a traditional red envelope during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Photo by Ryan Berry / The Herald

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Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday

A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed,…

CNA Nina Prigodich, right, goes through restorative exercises with long term care patient Betty Long, 86, at View Ridge Care Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds

A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.

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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds

Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.

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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.

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City accepts grants for six transportation improvement projects

The Washington State Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration have awarded the city of Auburn $6.3…

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Spring refill of Lake Tapps Reservoir coming up

Cascade Water Alliance on Monday announced it will begin the spring refill of the Lake Tapps Reservoir on…

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Man struck with axe | Fire blotter

Between Jan. 30 and Feb. 5, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 282 calls for service, among…