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Auburn police officer’s story conflicts with eyewitness account

Jeffrey Nelson faces trial in the killing of Jesse Sarey.

Auburn School District Superintendent Dr. Alan Spicciati. Courtesy photo

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Superintendent: Auburn School District is weathering the Omicron surge

Auburn School District Superintendent Alan Spicciati told the Auburn School District Board on Monday, Jan. 24, that he…

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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office testifies on behalf of catalytic converter theft bill, suggests additional measures

KCPAO representative emphasized the importance of addressing the demand for the stolen car parts.

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The VRFA’s busy night: two fires, same vacant house

Two fires in one night in the same vacant house in southwest Auburn prompted twin quick responses from…

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA, who pushed for broadband funding in Washington schools. (Screenshot from murray.senate.gov)

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American Rescue Plan Act funding approved for broadband investments in WA schools

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray pushed for the funding, which will benefit several King County school districts.

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Rollover accident on SR 167 | Fire blotter

Between Jan. 10 and Jan. 16, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 319 requests for services, among…

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State offers free at-home COVID-19 tests

You can order the tests through the state’s new online portal.

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Police say four boys lit fireworks in stadium concession stand

Auburn Police say four boys with fireworks caused a series of small fires that left behind $6,000 in…

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

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All for salmon: MLK Day project restores habitat

John Richardson waged war Monday afternoon on stubborn Himalayan blackberry bushes threatening to take over the west bank…

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Kent Democratic Sen. Mona Das proposes 1% cut in state sales tax

Starting in 2023; Republicans voice support for Senate Bill 5932

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Non-profit sponsors study on how the pandemic impacted arts and culture in Puget Sound

The study helped identify challenges faced by residents and cultural organizations in Washington

The incident took place at the 76 gas station at 1111 17th St. SE at 12:50 a.m. on Dec. 16. (Google Maps)

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Man charged with assault after shots were fired at Auburn gas station

When the clerk on duty at an Auburn gas station during the early morning hours of Dec. 16…

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WA lawmakers propose making companies responsible for recycling improvements

SB 5697 would compel industries to report data, invest in infrastructure, meet standards.

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Inslee: Officials’ lies about election results should be crime

Governor wants lawmakers to pass legislation making it a gross misdemeanor.

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Auburn, Federal Way mayors speak out against multi-family housing bill

Leaders say they don’t need state intervention.

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WSDOT names contractor for State Route 18 intersection project

Construction to begin this year.

An iron worker installs the final steel beam in the new Lea Hill Elementary School. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Final beam installed on Lea Hill Elementary in Auburn

The school is set to open in the fall of 2022.

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County auditor finds agencies fall short on emergency services

The auditor’s office recommends clarifying responsibilities and accountability for effective planning.

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Ring stuck on woman’s finger | Fire blotter

Between Jan. 3 and Jan. 9, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 339 calls for service, among…

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COVID testing centers shut down for lack of business license

Center for Covid Control announced Jan. 13 it would close all of its locations for a week.