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Auburn School District faces no budget cuts or layoffs

Auburn School District (ASD) faced no budget cuts per its announced budget for the 2026-27 school year.

Mercer Island resident and biology scholar Emma Li. Courtesy photo

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Islander garners gold medal in USA Biolympiad National Finals

Li qualifies for international event in Lithuania.

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Young boy riding bicycle in Auburn hit, injured by car

A 6-to 7-year-old boy riding a bicycle was hit and injured by a car around 7:30 p.m. on…

Face painting at the festival. Courtesy of the City of Auburn.

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Auburn celebrates America’s 250th birthday

The City of Auburn’s Parks, Arts and Recreation department celebrated America’s 250th birthday with their annual 4th of…

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Race car driver killed in Kent at Pacific Raceways identified

The driver killed in a collision at Pacific Raceways in Kent has been identified as Glenn David Woloski,…

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Federal Way woman pleads guilty to wire, bank fraud

The 53-year-old woman presented herself as an investment advisor and defrauded $3 million from people in the Korean…

Flood waters approach State Route 203 at the northern intersection of Neal Road SE, March 20, 2026. Some county funds for 2026-2027 will be disappropriated and will be used for a roads project to support flood recovery projects. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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KC Council approves $431 million supplemental budget

The King County Council has approved a $431 million supplemental budget for the 2026-2027 season.

Drivers gather at Pacific Raceways in Kent during the annual Society of Vintage Racing ENthusiasts (SOVREN) event July 3-5. COURTESY PHOTO, Pacific Raceways

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Driver dies in Kent during Pacific Raceways competition

A driver was killed Sunday, July 5 at Pacific Raceways in Kent during the 38th Annual Pacific Northwest…

Fresh apples sold at the Renton Farmers Market, which takes EBT cards as a payment method. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Penalties loom for Washington if state doesn’t improve food stamp error rates

Under Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill,” the state could face over $90 million in added costs if it can’t…

The Valley Cities Behavioral Health clinic in Enumclaw. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Valley Cities receives federal certification

The new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic title means the behavioral health provider must treat all patients that…

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Auburn museum offers Boho exhibit featuring rock-star costumes

Costumes worn on stage by three legendary performers, Mama Cass, Janis Joplin and Stevie Nicks, are on display…

The Sundown Overnight Shelter in Auburn, which has partnered with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, helps keep 45 unhoused people out of the elements. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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King County, Seattle to take on unhoused organization following audit

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is in need of an overhaul after an April 2026 audit…

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Mayor Nancy Backus.

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State cities’ board elects Auburn mayor as secretary

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus was elected as the secretary of the Executive Committee of the Association of Washington…

A photo from the previously named Auburn Airport Day, now called Young Eagles Day. Courtesy Photo, City of Auburn.

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Auburn Municipal Airport to host Young Eagles Day on July 11

Young Eagles Day, formerly known as Auburn Airport Day, will make its return at the Auburn Municipal Airport.

Antonee Robinson (5) and Folarin Balogun (20) are instrumental for the USMNT, but both are on yellow cards heading into the World Cup group finale. (Troy Wayrynen / Imagn Images)

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World Cup crowds smash records across Seattle

In nearly every category of transportation, records were broken.

A rendering of a proposed new middle school. Courtesy of Auburn School District.

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Auburn School District puts bond measure on Nov. 3 ballot

The Auburn School District’s (ASD) Board of Directors will send a bond proposition for voters to consider on…

Noah Kosick with the puck on his stick. Photo provided by Seattle Thunderbirds.

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Three Seattle Thunderbird players drafted in 2026 NHL draft

All three players will report to training camp with the Thunderbirds to prepare this season.

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Valley Regional Fire Authority names Tim Day as fire chief

Deputy Fire Chief Tim Day takes over as Valley Regional Fire Authority (VFRA) chief on July 1, replacing…

Auburn’s Isaiah Englund runs with the basketball in his hands. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Summer league boys basketball final day takeaways

Here are five things that stood out in the regular season finale at Auburn High.

A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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US Supreme Court deals blow to Trump, ruling states can accept ballots after Election Day

This is a developing report that will be updated.