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The grave of Jimi Hendrix at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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State honors Jimi Hendrix with posthumous Medal of Merit

The Seattle-born rock star’s memorial and burial site is located in the Renton Highlands.

Benji Toscano celebrates his goal against Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Soccer: Lions ride a strong second half to beat Kent-Meridian

A pair of second half goals grant Auburn Mountainview first win of 2025.

Eleven demonstrators cheered for the Forest Service and National Park Service under the enterence to Mount Rainier National Park last Saturday. All were local volunteers, and many said they hike local trails often, if not every day. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Locals bundle up to support National Park Service, Forest Service employees

Eleven demonstrators gathered near Crystal Mountain Resort to protest recent budget cuts and job terminations that will affect…

Photo from Auburn Riverside High School’s Facebook page.

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Auburn Riverside head football coach steps down

Current Athletic Director Greg Herd announced his resignation as head football coach on March 20.

“Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing,” by Auburn writer Sarah Blum. Courtesy image

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Auburn writer launches “Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing”

Auburn’s Sarah Blum began writing “Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing” in 2016, offering the harrowing account of her…

Left to right, a photo of Juan Carlos Con-Guzman from opening statements, and defense counsel and Rudy Garcia-Hernandez on Feb. 25, 2025. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Jury acquits Federal Way man accused of Green River machete killing

Despite the acquittal, he faces a charge of second-degree murder in a separate case.

Mayor Nancy Backus strolls with Julie Krueger, who was hired as Auburn’s new Parks, Arts and Recreation director. Courtesy photo City of Auburn.

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Auburn names Julie Krueger its new parks director

“I’m excited to serve our Auburn community in this new role.”

Keeden Renion’s charging documents. Courtesy photo.

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Auburn man sentenced for May 2024 vehicular homicide

He was reportedly driving after drinking alcohol at a Mariners game.

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Auburn forms roundtable to support ‘C-Suite leaders’

C-suite refers to a company’s top management positions where the “C” stands for “chief.”

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Fire alarm at elementary school | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

Sarah Blum of Auburn has written “Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing.” Photo courtesy of Sarah Blum

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Local Army nurse’s new book recounts Vietnam War experiences

In her new book “Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing,” Blum lays out the experience before her readers.

Auburn’s Kaleesa Howard dribbles the ball up the floor for the Trojans. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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South King County all-area basketball teams

Sports reporter Ben Ray’s picks for a starting five and sixth player of the year awards in the…

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Robbery at Saar’s | Auburn Police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Jeffrey Nelson in court. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Nelson will not be charged in 2017 death of Isaiah Obet

In 2020, the city settled the case with Isaiah Obet’s estate for $1.25 million.

The most recent Washington State Department of Corrections mugshot of Gary Ridgway, otherwise known as the Green River Killer, with no glasses. Courtesy photo

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Why the Green River Killer was in King County Jail in Sept.

According to documents, he was going to guide investigators to more unfound remains of his victims.

Avery Hansen dribbles the ball up the floor against Woodinville. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn girls place for the first time since 1997

Trojans take sixth place in first year at 4A.

Head Coach Ryan Hansen consoling Daniel Johnson. Photo by Maria Dorsten

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Auburn boys lose out on trophy after impressive first round win

Trojans fall to GPrep and Camas in back to back games inside Tacoma Dome.

Photo courtesy of Katherine Haman
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.

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How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

A multifamily housing development. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Auburn contributes to fund for low-income housing

It is well established that South King County has a critical shortage of affordable housing.

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Juvenile murder suspect arrest | Auburn blotter

From the Auburn police log.