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Inquests into police shootings to resume in King County

First case involves death of Kent man; future inquests include Auburn, Kent, Federal Way police

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Man crashes classic muscle car into a telephone pole | Fire blotter

Between Feb. 28 and March 5, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 286 calls for service, among…

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Auburn Municipal Airport hangar.

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Auburn purchases land from county for airport enhancements

The land was the Auburn Park & Ride.

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Website aids Ukrainians; criminal justice reform under scrutiny | King County Local Dive

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Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks high-fives kids at Chinook Elementary School on their way to class on Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2022.

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Seahawks linebacker and mascot visit Auburn schools

The surprise visit was to raise awareness about the school breakfast program.

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Auburn man faces charges after single-vehicle, high-speed accident

An 18-year-old Auburn man faces vehicular assault charges for a single-vehicle, high- speed rollover accident on B Street…

The Moe Vegan food truck, as seen at a charity event in November 2020. File photo.

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More food trucks could be coming to Auburn

A proposed ordinance would make it easier and cheaper for businesses to operate food trucks and similar mobile…

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Rep. Jesse Johnson announces he is not seeking re-election

Johnson (D-Federal Way) sponsored legislative bills on police reform, use of force.

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Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter

Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.

John Richardson waged war in January on a patch of invasive Himalayan blackberries threatening to overrun Fenster Nature Park. Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter

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More volunteers needed to plant trees at Fenster Park

To date, the Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group and its volunteers have spread mulch, removed 5,000 square feet…

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Person stuck in elevator | Fire blotter

Between Feb. 21 and Feb. 28, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 289 requests for service, among…

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Federal Way man charged with burglary and assault in incident involving an Auburn woman

The Auburn Police Department reports that in the early morning hours of Feb. 25, a man tried to…

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King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

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Local nonprofit kicks off 8th annual March of Diapers fundraiser

This year’s goal is to collect half a million diapers, founder says.

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Masks will still be required at Auburn schools through March 12

Indoor mask wearing for students and staff of school districts throughout the state will be optional as of…

Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine

“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…

Screenshot from a GoFundMe page to support Gyöngyi Maas, who was attacked by two dogs in Auburn.

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GoFundMe created for survivor of Auburn dog attack

Woman, 38, suffered life threatening injuries from the attack.

Screenshot from March 1 meeting of the Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee.

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Community testifies in support of restorative justice for youth in South King County cities

KC Councilmember Reagan Dunn wanted to pause the program after local mayors expressed concern.

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Landslide closes westbound lanes of SR 18 in Auburn

Department of transportation crews are assessing the stability.

Auburn High School, photo by Henry Stewart-Wood.

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Auburn High School awarded grant for mastery-based learning

The school will begin to implement the new model of instruction in the 2023-24 school year.