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A bust of George Washington lies tipped over on the third floor of the Washington state Capitol building in Olympia, after a vandal broke in and caused damage on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy of Department of Enterprise Services)

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Man accused of vandalizing WA Capitol undergoes mental health evaluation

A Washington man suspected of breaking into and vandalizing the state Capitol is undergoing a mental health evaluation,…

People rally June 14 in Covington during the first No Kings protest against the Trump administration. FILE PHOTO

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No Kings rallies set for Oct. 18

Here’s a list of locations in King County.

Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs

Life

Rainier Youth Choirs perform in South King County and beyond

In its 19th season, the 2-12th grade youth choir provides space and opportunities for singers, allowing them to…

File photo

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Auburn’s municipal court will begin operations in 2027

On Oct. 6, the Auburn City Council passed an ordinance establishing a municipal court and set its first…

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Senior falls from wheelchair | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Toilet paper burned inside Burger King | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

From left to right, Position 2 Auburn City Councilmember Kate Baldwin and challenger Adib Altallal, and Brian Lott, candidate for Position 4, take turns answering questions at the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement Candidate Forum. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Forum features Auburn mayor and council candidates

The Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement of Washington hosted a candidate forum Oct. 7 in…

Emily DeLaCruz chases the ball down for Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Auburn Mountainview girls soccer falls short vs. Thomas Jefferson

The Lions are on the outside looking in for the playoffs.

Kevin Coe’s Washington State sex offender registry photo. Courtesy photo

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South Hill rapist Kevin Coe moves to Auburn

He was released Oct. 2 from McNeil Island and was initially thought to be moving to Federal Way.

Courtesy of Mariners.com.

Sports

Heroics from Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodriguez lead M’s past Tigers in Game 2

Polanco’s two homers got the momentum going, but Julio pushed it over the top.

Julio Rodriguez raises his arms after scoring on a home run. Photo credit: Ben Van Houten / Seattle Mariners

Sports

Mariners’ offense falls flat in extras as they lose ALDS game 1

Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh were the only Mariners to record base hits in 3-2 loss.

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Business

Auburn to revise rules for opening home-based businesses

City plans to amend the process to make opening a home-based businesses less of a problem.

A pair of Auburn defenders tackle a Kennedy Catholic running back. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Kennedy Catholic cruises over Auburn

Auburn scored the game’s first points, but the Lancers would score the next 47 in the 25-point win.

Husein Mohamed’s Department of Corrections mugshot. Courtesy photo

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Woman sentenced for 2021 Auburn car dealership test drive robbery

The woman and another man asked to take a BMW X5 for a test drive and subsequently stole…

The suspect surrendering after fleeing from an officer. Courtesy photo

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Juvenile sentenced in Auburn transit station shooting

The boy shot another in the abdomen and then ran from police before he was apprehended.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Diesel fuel theft | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Luke Raley and Jorge Polanco stand beside each other during the scrimmage at T-Mobile Park. Photo credit Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners

Sports

Seattle Mariners host public scrimmage ahead of postseason

The first of two public scrimmages saw a franchise legend in right field.

People in the audience pay attention to what city leaders are saying Sept. 30. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Auburn officials continue community conversations

At a time of heightened tensions about the rising tide of youth related crimes in Auburn in 2024,…

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Upcoming town halls in Auburn

Mayor Nancy Backus and city leadership will hit the road this fall for a citywide town hall series,…

Left to right: Jose Rodolfo Aguilar Cortes and Alex Ortiz. Photos from court documents

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Auburn and Federal Way men sentenced for drug distribution

The men were part of a drug ring with ties to Mexico.