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The City of Auburn will build a roundabout at the intersection of R Street and 21st Street Southeast. Image courtesy of City of Auburn

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Auburn considers options for R Street roundabout

Auburn officials say the single-lane roundabout at the R Street SE/21st Street SE intersection is necessary and will…

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus. File photo

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Resident launches recall petition against Auburn mayor

Auburn resident Ronnie Morgan III, a candidate for mayor in 2025, has filed a petition to remove Mayor…

The suspect with a dog and the alleged suspect robbing the Cash America Pawn in Auburn. Courtesy photos.

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Suspect in pawn shop smash-and-grab arrested

He was arrested at the Muckleshoot Casino on probable cause for robberies in Auburn, Renton and Burien.

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Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County

King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a…

Markell Lowery dribbles the ball up the floor for the Lions. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview basketball punches ticket to state

Jarrick Matthews’ 13-point second half points push Lions over the line vs. Gig Harbor.

The approximate location where the crash occurred. Google Maps screenshot.

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Single vehicle crash on I-90

Drugs and alcohol were reportedly involved in the crash involving a Federal Way driver and Auburn passengers.

Avery Hansen drives to the basket on a fast break. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn girls hoops handles the Sentinels

Avery Hansen’s 17 and resurgence of Ari Deloney help push Trojans past Spanaway Lake.

Downtown Auburn. Courtesy photo

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Auburn reviews state financing for downtown projects

If you have ever enjoyed the South Division Street Promenade in downtown Auburn, you have benefited from a…

Drugs, money and a gun that Auburn police seized from Dennis Huisa. From court documents

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Man sentenced to six years for drug and gun crimes

Auburn police assisted in the arrest of the man.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Explosive device investigated | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, surrounded by community members, announces an executive order to protect immigrants at a press conference Feb. 12, 2026. Photo courtesy of King County Office of the Executive

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King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants

Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately.

Daniel Johnson eyes down the defense against Kentwood inside the Bob Jones Gymnasium. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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West Central District tournament previews

Local hoops previews for each opening round matchup as the quest to the Tacoma Dome begins.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald waves and holds the Lombardi Trophy during the parade. Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Championship state of mind: Seahawks take to the streets in Super Bowl parade | Photos

According to city officials, up to 1 million fans flooded downtown Seattle.

Photo by the CDC.

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Measles in Washington state: What you need to know

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

The 900 block of 26th Street Northeast on Feb. 10. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Auburn Reporter

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Quadruple shooting in Auburn

Incident occurred in the 900 block of 26th Street Northeast.

Lumen Field in Seattle is one of 16 stadiums in three countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – that will host matches during the 2026 men’s soccer World Cup. Photo by Liz Banse

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Auburn police will assist Renton during World Cup

As most people know by now, soccer fan enthusiasm for their teams has been known to boil over…

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As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal…

Isaiah Keitt walks to the bench after a successful third quarter for Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside boys basketball snaps 36-game losing streak

The Ravens were winless before defeating Yelm in the final game of the season.

Diing Diing runs up the floor for Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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From Kenyan refugee camp to Auburn Riverside basketball court: The story of Diing Diing

Raven senior Diing Diing now has the opportunity to play hoops in high school.

Donald “Slick” Watts played five seasons in Seattle in the 1970s. (Courtesy of Everett Herald)

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Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner…