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Many cars, garages, homes, and other property were heavily damaged by the Nov. 2024 bomb cyclone. Sound Publishing file photo

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State recovery funds available for WA bomb cyclone victims

State recovery funds are now available for some residents whose homes were severely damaged in the bomb cyclone…

On Jan. 14, the city of Auburn will roll out Safe Auburn Part 2, a series of meetings where attendees may ask city officials questions about the uptick in crime in their neighborhoods and what the city is doing about it. At one of last year’s meetings, attendees suggested at least one possible improvement – more National Night Out events with the Auburn Police Department in city neighborhoods. Photo courtesy of City of Auburn

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Auburn public officials want to talk about crime and safety

Safe Auburn: Community Conversations Part 2 coming to four sites in January.

Looking out over Cell 8 during the fall 2024 public tour of the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Where will all the waste go? King County’s only landfill expected to be completely full by 2040

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill receives about 1 million tons of waste a year.

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Driver who tried to flee gets treatment after crash | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Full auto firearm and stolen firearm arrest | Auburn Police Blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Auburn girl, 12, among teens arrested for stealing car

She and another girl were found with a USB device typically used to steal Kias and Hyundais.

Photo provided by Shane Onufer

Sports

Auburn to host first Ben Celver Memorial Dual wrestling meet

The dual takes place at Auburn at 7 p.m. Jan. 10.

Auburn’s Avery Hansen drives to the basket in the loss to Tahoma. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Tahoma girls topple Auburn on last second shot

Avery Hansen’s 13 point fourth quarter wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Trojan junior Daniel Johnson drives to the basket. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Auburn boys basketball cruises over Tahoma

Carter Hansen, Daniel Johnson lead the way for Trojans.

Veteran firefighter Terry Robinson retired from the Valley Regional Fire Authority in December. Courtesy photo VRFA.

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Celebrated VRFA firefighter Robinson calls it a career

Those who worked alongside him at Valley Regional Fire Authority say Terry Robinson was a firefighter one could…

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DUI after running into a pole | Auburn Police Blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Guns and drugs seized from the Aryan Family Gang. File photos

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Auburn man sentenced in drug operation related to Aryan Family

He received a 12-year sentence.

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Auburn senior tips over on motorized scooter | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Life

Sweet victories in Auburn’s Gingerbread Contest

For the second year in a row, the City of Auburn set local gingerbread house makers against one…

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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New Washington state laws taking effect in Jan. 2025

New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs…

Auburn Food Bank Director Debbie Christian and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus at the Dec. 23 annual Christmas distribution of food boxes for local people and families in need in the Fellowship Hall at Holy Family Catholic Church. Courtesy photo, City of Auburn.

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Auburn Food Bank steps up its giving ways

During the Christmas distribution on Dec. 23, more than 2,000 people — or 600 to 700 families —…

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort held its grand opening celebration the weekend of Jan. 26-28. Photo Courtesy of Muckleshoot Casino Resort.

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Year in Review: Auburn’s top stories of 2024

Plus some photos from throughout the year.

Scene of the crash Dec. 26. Photo courtesy of Auburn Washington Community Facebook group.

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Woman dies in Auburn crash

Her cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries.

Daryl Faber, right, with Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus at the opening of the Fulmer Park Playground. Courtesy photo

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Auburn parks director Daryl Faber will retire in 2025

“It’s such a pleasure that we can bring it all to the community,” said Faber, reflecting on 22…

Image taken from NWAC website of their member school map. Courtesy image

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Junior college sports landscape could see some serious changes

Court ruling in Tennessee could affect NCAA eligibility for Washington athletes.