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Pictured left to right: Nancy Backus and Yolanda Trout.

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Auburn early election results: Mayor, council and more

Mayor Backus is expected to win re-election.

Auburn School District Superintendent Dr. Alan Spicciati. Courtesy photo.

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Auburn School District levy passing, but bond fails to get supermajority

Early election results on Nov. 4 show that voters said yes to the Auburn School District’s capital levy…

A drug stash location in Centralia had 25 kilos of suspected fentanyl powder, more than 90,000 fentanyl pills and two dozen firearms. Photo provided by the office of U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd

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2 Auburn men arrested in drug and gun bust

Law enforcement seized firearms, fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and cash.

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Drive-by shooting | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn Police Department log.

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Auburn addresses immigration enforcement’s use of Flock cameras

The city stated that it was unaware that its cameras were being used in that way.

Ganna Stogniy and her family face an uncertain future like many other Ukrainian refugees. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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Tragedy shatters Ukrainian family’s American dreams

When Ganna Stogniy and Vadym Mukiienko moved to the United States from Ukraine with their two sons in…

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Auburn voters to decide on school bond and levy

Here’s a recap of Prop. 1 and Prop. 2.

Pictured left to right: Erica Tomas and Brian Lott.

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Election 2025: Recap of Auburn City Council Pos. 4 candidates

Erica Tomas and Brian Lott are vying for Auburn City Council Position 4, the lone open seat on…

Pictured left to right: Lisa Stirgus and Cobi Clark.

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Election 2025: Recap of Auburn City Council Pos. 6 candidates

Lisa Sturgis and Cobi Clark are running Auburn City Council Position 6 in the Nov. 4 general election.…

Left to right: Nancy Backus and Yolanda Trout.

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Election 2025: Recap of Auburn mayoral candidates

Incumbent Mayor Nancy Backus and Auburn City Councilmember Yolanda Trout are squaring off in the race for Auburn…

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King County courthouse dog retires after 10 years of service

On Oct. 21, a beloved, four-legged member of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office team officially retired after…

Pictured left to right: Kate Baldwin and Adib Altallal.

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Election 2025: Recap of Auburn City Council Pos. 2 candidates

In the race for Auburn City Council Position 2, Kate Baldwin, incumbent, is facing Adib Altallal in the…

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Life

Underrated horror films for Halloween night

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…

The Auburn Food Bank at 2806 Auburn Way N. provides nourishment for people in need. File photo

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WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding cliff nears

Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of…

Head Coach Aaron Chantler speaks with quarterback Isaiah Avelar. Photo provided by Nathan Hyun

Sports

Trojans battle, but come up short against Mount Rainier

Auburn drops fifth game in a row and misses the playoffs for first time in four years.

The Rock in Renton, view from the second floor. Photo courtesy of The Rock Wood Fired Pizza Official Facebook.

Business

Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations

Last remaining The Rock in the area is located in Auburn.

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Auburn weighs impact of energy storage systems

The city is contemplating whether it will continue to say no to any businesses that seek to develop…

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Impersonating a FedEx employee | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police blotter.

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VRFA projects growth in demand for services and more

As measured by call volume, the number of requests that come into the Valley Regional Fire Authority every…

Zachary J. Jackson’s Department of Corrections mugshot taken in 2023 and a photo of the car he allegedly shot at. Courtesy photos

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Auburn man charged in Seattle freeway shooting

Defendant has a lengthy criminal record, including 10 convictions and 15 pending charges.