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Kent Police arrest 2 Auburn suspects in 2024 murder of student

Auburn man, Auburn juvenile under investigation in shooting of 18-year-old Cristopher Zelaya

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How to prepare for increased wildfire risk this summer

The Department of Natural Resources has tips on how to protect property.

Auburn celebrates its second observance of Juneteenth from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22 at Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE. In the photo, Lonnie Washington Sr. and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus raise the flag to kick off last year’s Juneteenth celebration. Courtesy photo/City of Auburn

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Auburn to host Juneteenth celebration June 22

The event is hosted by the City of Auburn’s Office of Equity, Engagement and Outreach.

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Autumn Helene Choceij, winner of the Don Barrows Memorial Scholarship.

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Auburn student wins scholarship to help with music studies

The Federal Way Chorale announced that Autumn Helene Chociej is the 2025 recipient of the Don Barrows Memorial…

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Auburn revises parking code to address RVs at parks

The “housing insecure,” city officials say, are regularly parking their large recreational vehicles in stalls the city has…

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Congressional members demand answers about Kent ICE raid

Letter sent to heads of Homeland Security, ICE and IRS; few details released about May 20 arrest of…

Auburn hosted a Pride flag raising and celebration June 2 at City Hall, with Mayor Nancy Backus issuing a proclamation in honor of Pride Month. In the proclamation, the mayor cites Auburn’s history of inclusion, and urges all residents “to recognize the contributions made by members of the LGBTQIA+ community and to actively promote the principles of equality, constitutional and civil rights of all people.” Courtesy photo/City of Auburn

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Auburn celebrates Pride Month with flag raising

Auburn hosted a Pride flag raising and celebration June 2 at City Hall, with Mayor Nancy Backus issuing…

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SIFF reviews: “West Shore,” “Evergreens” and “Dear Aloha”

A canoe journey to the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot and a vintage SUV road trip from Spokane explore…

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Brief overnight SR 167 closures this month in Renton, Kent and Auburn

June 8-9 in Kent; June 9-10 in Renton and June 12-13 in Auburn

Sergio Mercado takes a shot against Mercer Island. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview soccer takes third at state

After falling to Mercer Island in the semifinals, the Lions bounced back against Ingraham.

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State Patrol arrests Auburn man, 63, for 2023 hit-and-run

Collision injured female motorcyclist along State Route 18

Sound Transit will add a new tower crane to the Sound Transit parking garage construction site 1st Street Northwest and A Street Northwest on June 3. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Crane goes up at future Sound Transit garage site

Expect more noise and heavy equipment in the area around the Auburn garage construction site next week.

An example of the Pavement Condition Index that the city uses to grade the condition of streets. Courtesy image

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Auburn program takes a closer look at pavement conditions

The report, “State of our Streets (SOS),” also listed preservation projects current and future.

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Teen hospitalized after shooting at Auburn Sounder Station

The suspected shooter, another 15-year-old male, was taken into custody shortly after the incident.

Washington’s pickleball license plate. Screenshot courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association

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More specialty license plates on the way in WA

Up to six new options will arrive this fall.

Jeffrey Nelson receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Inquest concludes for man killed by Auburn officer Jeffrey Nelson in 2017

The verdicts from the jury as to whether Jeffrey Nelson caused the death of Isaiah Obet by criminal…

Kendra Green. Courtesy photos

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Man sentenced for fatal 2021 Auburn crash

The crash on 15th Street killed a 22-year-old woman and injured another.

Benjamin Yitbarek controls the ball at training for the Lions. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview soccer preps for another final four

Lions are the highest seed for the second straight year in the final four.

"Wolf Land." Photo courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF reviews: “Wolf Lands” and “Suburban Fury”

From Washington gray wolves to the woman who tried to assassinate a U.S. President, these Washington docs are…

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Fatal shooting in Auburn

At about 12:15 a.m. May 27, officers responded to reports of gunshots and discovered an injured man who…