A video of the blast shows the moment that the house exploded.

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700 pounds of fireworks at center of Whidbey Island fire investigation

Multiple reports indicate that a cigarette may have been a catalyst in the fire and explosion.

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Circle Creek Therapy strives to make a difference for families

Courtni Doherty, a speech-language pathologist, as well as the founder and CEO of Circle Creek Therapy in Auburn,…

Two cats waiting for adoption at the Auburn Valley Humane Society. Photo by Madeleine Goldberger

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Community makes Auburn Valley Humane Society strong

The Auburn Valley Humane Society (AVHS) works hard, in the minimal space that they have, to provide the…

Left: A work zone speed camera. Right: A traffic sign identifying a photo-enforced speed zone. Photo courtesy WSDOT

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Speed camera fines to increase in work zones beginning July 1 | WSDOT

Infraction penalties have risen from $0 to $125; second and subsequent penalties remain at $248.

Using the Tesla Cybertruck as a coloring page during KidsDay June 23 at Les Gove Park. Photo by Madeleine Goldberger

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Auburn celebrates annual KidsDay with lots of activities

Summer has officially kicked off with the City of Auburn’s annual KidsDay, a celebration for families, at Les…

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Shaquille O’Neal with Mayor Armondo Pavone and his sons Roman and Dominic.

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Shaquille O’Neal visits Big Chicken in Renton

With a line that extended around part of The Landing in Renton, fans from all walks of life…

The Gwerder Brothers at their dairy farm. Courtesy of MSC’s Redondo Heights Food Bank Market

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Auburn family-owned dairy farm partners with local food banks

Hy-Grass Farms, a family-owned dairy farm in Auburn on the Enumclaw/Auburn Plateau, has partnered with local food banks…

VRFA Fire Chief Brad Thompson. COURTESY PHOTO, VRFA

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Valley Regional Fire Authority Chief Brad Thompson to retire

Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) Fire Chief Brad Thompson is retiring the end of June.

Miya Morehead, Daisy to Brownie. Courtesy Photo, Param Simons

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Auburn Girl Scouts celebrate annual Bridging Ceremony

When Alayna Johnson, 16, and other members were asked what being a Girl Scout means to them, they…

Solar panels in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Rebates, discounts available as PSE rates increase

Report shows Washington state in last place for renewable energy

Solar panels in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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Rebates, discounts available as PSE rates increase

Report shows Washington state in last place for renewable energy

Community members at a past July 4 festival./Courtesy of the City of Auburn.

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Celebrate July 4 in Auburn at Les Gove Park

America’s 250th birthday is coming up next month and one way to celebrate is the City of Auburn’s…

Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol

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Covington man, 19, dies in SR 18 motorcycle/semi crash

A 19 year-old Covington man was killed in a rear-end collision with a semitruck while driving a motorcycle…

Photo provided by King County Road Services Division
The detour will lead cars through downtown Issaquah.

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Major summer road closure for Renton, Issaquah drivers

The road will close in both directions through Aug. 23.

Seattle Stadium before kick off between Belgium and Egypt. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Seattle shines bright as World Cup kicks off

Belgium and Egypt played the first of six games in Seattle and set the tone for tournament.

Map of KidsDay 2026/Courtesy of City of Auburn

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Get ready for Auburn KidsDay 2026 on June 23

Since school is out, there is no better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than Auburn’s KidsDay…

King County Transportation District board members met May 27 to discuss amendments to a proposed 0.1% sales tax. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District approves new sales tax in close vote

The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not…

Auburn Mountainview High School Class of 2026 graduation June 13 at Auburn Memorial Stadium. COURTESY PHOTO, Vicki Alonzo, Auburn School District

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Auburn School District graduates 1,338 students

A total of 1,338 Auburn School District (ASD) students walked the stage and received their diploma June 13…

The 2026 Juneteenth celebration in Kent is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at Morrill Meadows Park. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent Black Action Commission

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Kent Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday, June 20

The Kent Black Action Commission’s 15th annual Linda Sweezer Memorial Juneteenth celebration is Saturday, June 20.

Courtesy image/Department of Ecology

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City urges firework safety amid drought conditions in WA

On April 8, the Washington State Department of Ecology declared a statewide drought for the third year in…