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As new COVID-19 variant looms, vaccination disparities linger in King County

County data shows gaps among age, geography and race.

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn

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King County Councilmember Dunn will challenge Rep. Kim Schrier for U.S. Congress seat

The current County Councilmember would be following in his late mother’s footsteps

Garbage at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in Maple Valley. FILE PHOTO

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King County and Port of Seattle to collaborate on waste-to-fuel study

The study is aimed at identifying logistics of developing aviation fuel out of municipal garbage.

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WSP arrests Auburn woman, 25, for vehicular homicide DUI

The Washington State Patrol reported an Auburn woman was driving under the influence when she hit another vehicle…

Unwilling to let its traditional Santa parade go away without a fight, the Auburn community dazzled young and old alike instead with Jolly Holiday Lane, which took place Dec. 5, 2020, at Les Gove Park. Photo courtesy of City of Auburn

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Here are five upcoming holiday happenings in Auburn

Auburn has a host of activities and events to do this holiday season.

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Department of Health announces QR code verification program to prove vaccination status

WA Verify is intended to make vaccine verification simpler and more efficient.

Mid-afternoon traffic on northbound Interstate 5 on Nov. 22 near Everett. Dan Bates/The Herald

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Thanksgiving traffic forecast is heavier than pre-pandemic

Drivers and ferry riders could be in for long waits, depending on when they go.

Elaine Simons, former foster mother of Jesse Sarey, addresses a crowd outside the Maleng Regional Justice Center on Aug. 24, 2020, moments after Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson was formally charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the May 31, 2019, shooting death of 26-year-old Sarey in front of a north Auburn convenience store. File photo

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Jesse Sarey’s family wants people to know who the real Jesse was

He was killed by Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson in 2019.

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Pierce County Deputies arrest Auburn woman, 25, for suspected drug dealing in Pierce County

The Special Investigations Unit of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 25-year old Auburn woman on Thursday,…

Comparison map between current district map and proposed draft. (Screenshot from King County’s website)

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King County proposes redistricting map, asks for feedback from public

Public invited to comment at November 30 public hearing.

Patti Cole-Trindall

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King County Executive appoints Patti Cole-Tindall as interim sheriff

Cole-Tindall has a background in the sheriff’s office and county government.

Recent Auburn senior center hiking group trip. Courtesy photo

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Services at Auburn senior center slowly return to pre-pandemic levels

Senior centers throughout King County reopened this fall, and the services offered before the pandemic hit in March…

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Cat dies from smoke inhalation | Fire blotter

Between Nov. 8 and Nov. 14, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 325 calls for service, among…

Flames burst out of the roof of Max House Apartments on July 24, 2021. Photo courtesy of the Valley Regional Fire Authority

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Demolition coming next for former Max House Apartments in Auburn

Built in 1927, the 94-year-old, two story, brick Max House Apartments at 101 East Main Street in downtown…

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City Council approves increase in 2022 budget

The increase will go to previously approved programs as well as new employees.

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

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What the history of homelessness in our region can teach us about our current crisis

A talk with the author of “Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in an American…

Totem Middle School is located at 26630 40th Ave. South in Kent. Photo courtesy of the Totem Middle School Facebook page

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Federal Way school board votes to rename local middle school

District must remove “inappropriate” Native American symbolism from two more middle school mascots per state law.

The Washington State Redistricting Commission held a public meeting over Zoom on Monday night to draw the final legislative and congressional district boundaries. Most of the five-hour session was spent in "caucus meetings" which were unavailable to the viewing public. (Washington State Redistricting Commission)

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Bipartisan commission fails to draw new political boundaries

For the first time in state history, the Supreme Court will define new congressional and legislative districts.

Damage to the Riverfront Apartment complex as seen from 8th Street Northeast on Monday, Nov. 8. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Riverfront fire caused millions in damage

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created to support the residents of the Riverfront Apartment complex.

Pastor Gordon Banks accepts the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service presented by King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer on Nov. 16, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Auburn pastor receives Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service

Pastor Gordon Banks of the Overcomer Covenant Church accepted the award on Nov. 16.