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Man sentenced for murder behind Muckleshoot Casino

The man received a 20-year sentence.

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Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus delivers her annual State of the City address at the Muckleshoot Casino on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

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State of the City: Auburn mayor touts flood response and growth

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus began her annual State of the City address Feb. 25 at the Muckleshoot Casino…

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Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus.

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Judge dismisses recall petition against Auburn mayor

The recall effort against Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus is dead.

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Crime & Justice

Kent man sentenced for killing mother of his children

Murder took place in Auburn.

Kolven Posey (left) and Markel Lowery (right) react to the win in overtime. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

State hoops regional round breakdown

Auburn Mountainview boys and both Auburn HS teams look to make a run to the Tacoma Dome.

The approximate location where the alleged homicide occurred. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

Crime & Justice

Homicide investigation near Auburn and Federal Way leads to arrest

The incident occurred on Feb. 24 in unincorporated King County.

Reading the names of every incarcerated Japanese-American at the Puyallup Fairgrounds during World War II.

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‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…

The suspect with a dog and the alleged suspect robbing the Cash America Pawn in Auburn. Courtesy photos.

Crime & Justice

Man charged in pawn shop robberies in South King Co.

The man is accused of robbing stores in Auburn, Renton and Burien using a hammer to smash display…

Scene from the Feb. 17 meeting of the King County Council. Screenshot

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King County Council ordinance targets immigration enforcement

Protests disrupt meeting: “I appreciate you having an executive order, but that is not enough.”

The City of Auburn will build a roundabout at the intersection of R Street and 21st Street Southeast. Image courtesy of City of Auburn

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Auburn considers options for R Street roundabout

Auburn officials say the single-lane roundabout at the R Street SE/21st Street SE intersection is necessary and will…

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus. File photo

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Resident launches recall petition against Auburn mayor

Auburn resident Ronnie Morgan III, a candidate for mayor in 2025, has filed a petition to remove Mayor…

The suspect with a dog and the alleged suspect robbing the Cash America Pawn in Auburn. Courtesy photos.

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Suspect in pawn shop smash-and-grab arrested

He was arrested at the Muckleshoot Casino on probable cause for robberies in Auburn, Renton and Burien.

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Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County

King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a…

Markell Lowery dribbles the ball up the floor for the Lions. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview basketball punches ticket to state

Jarrick Matthews’ 13-point second half points push Lions over the line vs. Gig Harbor.

The approximate location where the crash occurred. Google Maps screenshot.

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Single vehicle crash on I-90

Drugs and alcohol were reportedly involved in the crash involving a Federal Way driver and Auburn passengers.

Avery Hansen drives to the basket on a fast break. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn girls hoops handles the Sentinels

Avery Hansen’s 17 and resurgence of Ari Deloney help push Trojans past Spanaway Lake.

Downtown Auburn. Courtesy photo

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Auburn reviews state financing for downtown projects

If you have ever enjoyed the South Division Street Promenade in downtown Auburn, you have benefited from a…

Drugs, money and a gun that Auburn police seized from Dennis Huisa. From court documents

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Man sentenced to six years for drug and gun crimes

Auburn police assisted in the arrest of the man.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Explosive device investigated | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, surrounded by community members, announces an executive order to protect immigrants at a press conference Feb. 12, 2026. Photo courtesy of King County Office of the Executive

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King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants

Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately.