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Auburn’s popular Hops & Crops festival returns to Mary Olson Farm for its 11th year on Sept. 17 after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus.

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Hops and Crops returns to Mary Olson Farm on Sept. 17

The last time locals got to kick back at the Hops and Crops festival at Mary Olson Farm,…

Muckleshoot Tribal leaders mark the hoisting into place of the final steel beam of the Muckleshoot Casino Resort and Hotel during a ceremony on Friday, Aug. 26. Photo courtesy of Ryan Davis, Smarthouse Creative.

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Muckleshoot Tribe lifts final iron beam onto future hotel tower

To the beating of drums, dancing and the chanting of sacred songs, the Muckleshoot Tribe gathered to celebrate…

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State troopers track suspect from Vancouver to Auburn

The person is suspected of brandishing a weapon and possessing stolen property.

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Carolynn Bernard, owner and operator of Bless Ewe Sheep Company, pets one of the sheep on her farm in Enumclaw on Aug. 17, 2021.

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Bless Ewe Sheep Farm needs help

High feed prices are forcing the local sanctuary to rehome many of its sheep.

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Inquest into killing of Isaiah Obet delayed due to officer’s murder trial

The order issuing the delay cited overlapping evidence as the reason

This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash., on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff’s officials are telling residents in the Eastern Washington town to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes. (Courtesy photo)

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How to stay safe from wildfire smoke in Washington

Department of Health reminds Washingtonians to stay indoors when smoke is in the air.

Supporters hold signs at a “Stop Asian Hate” rally in Federal Way in March 2021. File photo

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Hate crimes: King County Council to consider legislation for a reporting system

In the wake of a report on rising hate crimes throughout King County, legislation to establish hate crime…

Unredacted photo of Jeff Nelson’s tattoos recently released by Judge Nicole Gaines Phelps. Nelson has a quote by Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini just under his neckline. These photos were taken by the FBI after Nelson was charged with murder. Courtesy photo

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Judge releases unredacted photos of Auburn cop’s tattoos

Court previously said photos of Jeffrey Nelson’s tattoos would prejudice the jury pool.

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Renton man killed in single-vehicle crash in Auburn

The crash resulted in a brush fire on State Route 167.

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Sound Publishing to host King County prosecutor candidate forum Sept. 28

The event is free and open to the public at Carco Theatre in Renton, hosted in partnership with…

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The Green River runs through the Kent valley and hasn’t experienced major flooding since the Howard Hanson Dam was built in the 1960s. However, in 2009, the dam was found to not provide as much protection as previously thought, and the county is exploring ways to flood-proof the river.

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King County funds river restoration in Auburn

The funds come from a voter-approved parks levy.

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The Peace Pole in its place in front of the Auburn Library.

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Peace Pole takes its place in front of Auburn Library

Planted in the open area in front of the Auburn Library, the “Peace Pole” looks like the Washington…

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Temporary special deputy appointed to support improvements inside King County correctional facilities

Megan Pedersen will immediately fill the position, with a focus on addressing staffing shortages.

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Bomb threats, vehicle arson | Auburn police blotter

The following is taken from the Auburn Police Department daily blotter. All told, there were 22 assaults, 26…

U.S. Senator Patty Murray and Congresswoman Kim Schrier celebrated the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at the Swedish Issaquah Campus (Screenshot from Sen. Patty Murray’s official website)

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WA lawmakers celebrate passage of Inflation Reduction Act

The bill includes provisions to reduce prescription drug prices and climate change investments.

Homeless encampment in wooded area in Auburn on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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King County Councilmember requests audit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority

A letter to the county auditor’s office asked for a financial and performance audit of the agency.

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Tuberculosis evaluation at Auburn High School

Public Health – Seattle & King County is following up on the report of an Auburn High School…

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South King County fire departments seek 40 to 50 recruits

Six agencies looking to hire firefighters to start in January 2023; registration deadline Aug. 31