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Brief history of rats in the Puget Sound region – and the problem they present
Local exterminator noticed big change in rats over the past 40 years.
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How did Auburn spend your taxes?
The largest expense during the first quarter was the Auburn Police Department.
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King County Council discusses policy for removal of homeless encampments
Still unclear what the standards will be, who will enforce it, and how jurisdictions will interact.
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Condo prices in South King County surge during pandemic
The value of condominiums in King County increased during the pandemic, with the largest increase in value in…
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Supreme Court rules officers can be compelled to testify about killings
In a joint lawsuit against King County, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in favor of the families…
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Bomb squad investigates vehicle blaze | Fire blotter
Between July 12 and July 18, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 299 calls for service, among…
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Fire sweeps downtown Auburn apartment building, all residents out safely
Firefighters had to rescue two residents from the roof of an apartment building in downtown Auburn that burned…
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Face coverings again recommended for indoor public settings
Regardless of vaccination status, says Public Health – Seattle & King County
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Firearm violence in King County on upward trend
King County prosecutors note a backlog in court cases, point to the pandemic as the reason why.
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Catalytic converter theft ended in shooting in Auburn
Auburn police are investigating the theft of a catalytic converter that ended in a shooting around 11:30 p.m.…
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Former school nurse in Federal Way sentenced for sexual misconduct with a minor
Mark David Glenn, an Auburn resident, must register as a sex offender.
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King County purchases Auburn hotel to house homeless
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus announced the purchase of the Clarion Hotel in…
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Study suggests that the top 10 percent of gasoline-using drivers consume one-third of all the gas
Researchers believe converting “gasoline superusers” is an important factor in meeting climate goals
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Drug overdose data shows an alarming trend in recent years
King County data indicates massive increase in fentanyl deaths from 2008 to 2020.
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Council discusses body-worn cameras for Auburn police
Taser company pitches package for cameras and virtual reality training.
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New state police reforms change policing in Auburn
The Washington Legislature recently passed several bills governing law enforcement. During the July 12 city council study session,…
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What is ranked-choice voting and why does it matter?
King County leaders discuss implementing a new system that aims to better reflect the will of voters
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Former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman charged with five misdemeanors in King County
Charges were filed following an incident at home of Sherman’s in-laws in Redmond.
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Auburn Community Court has prevention in mind
It also saves taxpayers money in the long term by reducing recidivism rates.