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Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, speaks during a press conference Feb. 13 about the state’s efforts to protect survivors. Photo by Cassie Diamond

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Legislators promise support for survivors of gender-based violence

OLYMPIA – Washington state lawmakers are looking at how the state is addressing gender-based violence and supporting survivors.

Passengers demonstrate open payments with credit cards and phones to pay transit fares on the ORCA system. COURTESY PHOTO, ORCA

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Transit riders will be able to pay fares with credit, debit cards

A new Tap to Pay feature by One Regional Card for All (ORCA) will allow transit riders to…

Graph of King County shootings data. Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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King County reports fewest shootings since before the pandemic

The county saw a decrease in shootings and a change in the demographics.

The suspect with a dog and the alleged suspect robbing the Cash America Pawn in Auburn. Courtesy photos.

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Suspect in pawn shop smash-and-grab arrested

He was arrested at the Muckleshoot Casino on probable cause for robberies in Auburn, Renton and Burien.

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Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County

King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a…

The approximate location where the crash occurred. Google Maps screenshot.

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Single vehicle crash on I-90

Drugs and alcohol were reportedly involved in the crash involving a Federal Way driver and Auburn passengers.

Downtown Auburn. Courtesy photo

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Auburn reviews state financing for downtown projects

If you have ever enjoyed the South Division Street Promenade in downtown Auburn, you have benefited from a…

Drugs, money and a gun that Auburn police seized from Dennis Huisa. From court documents

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Man sentenced to six years for drug and gun crimes

Auburn police assisted in the arrest of the man.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Explosive device investigated | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

The 900 block of 26th Street Northeast on Feb. 10. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Auburn Reporter

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Quadruple shooting in Auburn

Incident occurred in the 900 block of 26th Street Northeast.

Lumen Field in Seattle is one of 16 stadiums in three countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – that will host matches during the 2026 men’s soccer World Cup. Photo by Liz Banse

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Auburn police will assist Renton during World Cup

As most people know by now, soccer fan enthusiasm for their teams has been known to boil over…

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Juvenile overdose | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police blotter.

A male and female leaving a Chevrolet Blazer to go to the plane in California. From court documents.

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Man charged in theft of plane from Auburn airport

The suspect was federally charged with operating an unregistered aircraft.

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Residential fire in Auburn | Fire blotter

Between Jan. 26 and Feb. 1, Valley Regional Fire Authority firefighters responded to the following calls for service,…

A scene from a sunny afternoon in Lake Tapps. File photo

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Annual spring refill coming to Lake Tapps

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

The Auburn City Council this week approved the conceptual design for “The Gathering Tree,” and the benches leading to it for the first-ever park in downtown Auburn. Courtesy image

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Plans move forward for art project in downtown Auburn

On Feb. 2, the Auburn City Council authorized Mayor Nancy Backus to approve the conceptual design of The…

U.S. Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ

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Man found guilty of robbing multiple people in King County

2-hour carjacking spree in 2022 covered Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle and ended in Renton

Teodulo Figueroa Galvan. Courtesy of Auburn Police Department.

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Auburn police searching for missing 82-year-old man

He was reported missing on Jan. 22.

Green River College President Suzanne M. Johnson. COURTESY PHOTO

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Green River College president steps down amid budget issues

Green River College President Suzanne Johnson stepped down from the position she has held for more than nine…

Image courtesy King County Sheriff's Office

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Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving