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Locked in a coffee shop bathroom | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Shooting reported on K Street | Auburn Police Blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Federal Way Discount Guns is located at 4101 S. 324th St. in Federal Way.

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Auburn PD to receive money for investigative equipment

Funds come from settlement with Federal Way Discount Guns, which was sued for selling high-capacity magazines.

Mount Rainier National Park has around 2 million visitors a year. Image courtesy the National Park Service

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The mountain is out and it tells cold deadly tales

Data shows that since 2007, Mount Rainier has become the second most dangerous National Park in the winter.

Jeffrey Nelson, at his hearing Dec. 20, listening to the judge decide whether there is a new trial and judge recusal. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Judge denies retrial for ex-Auburn police officer convicted of murder

Judge Nichole Gaines Phelps said that Jeffrey Nelson’s arguments were not persuasive. He will be sentenced on Jan…

Sebastian Arius brings the ball up the floor for Auburn Mountainview in a Dec. 17 game vs. Federal Way High School. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Holiday sports: Here’s what I’m watching | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

The NBA slate of games was the thing to watch on Christmas. But now the NFL wants some…

A northern giant hornet seen on an apple. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Agriculture)

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Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in WA have been eradicated

The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three…

Auburn Head Coach Shane Ornufer works with Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes during practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Shane Onufer returns to Auburn as new wrestling coach

He won two state titles as a Trojan and was an All-American at the University of Wyoming.

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Council appoints Cheryl Rakes as Auburn’s deputy mayor

The Auburn City Council appointed Councilmember Cheryl Rakes as deputy mayor for 2025 at its meeting Dec. 16.

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Juvenile found with gun | Auburn Police Blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Human and dog stuck in elevator | Fire blotter

Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to the following calls for service among many others between Dec. 9 and…

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Antique Marketplace loses nearly $10,000 from theft

SEE THE VIDEO: The pair who allegedly carried out the theft had a toddler whom they used as…

Kolven Posey fights off a Federal Way defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Lions basketball downs Federal Way for first time ever

Auburn Mountainview boys are off to their second best start in history at 6-0.

A photo of Cascade Middle School. Courtesy of Auburn School District

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Student found with firearm at Cascade Middle School

The student was originally being searched for vaping and/or marijuana.

Cora Lowe fights off a Kentwood defender as she drives to the basket. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside girls down Conks for first time in seven years

Merle McLain fills in as head basketball coach.

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Ukraine’s most prestigious dancers bring ‘The Nutcracker’ to South King County

On Sunday, Dec. 22, the Grand Kyiv Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will showcase the most prestigious ballet dancers from…

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Dead body found | Auburn Police Blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Garbage can fire at Rite Aid | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

King County District Court (pictured left to right): Judge Raul Martinez, Judge Corinna Harn, Judge Lisa Paglisotti, Judge Fa’amomoi Masaniai, Judge Kristin Shotwell, Judge Rebecca C. Robertson, Judge Peter Peaquin, Judge Jill Klinge, Judge Lisa O’Toole, Judge Kevin Peck, Judge Matthew York, Judge Leah Taguba, Judge Brian Todd, Judge Elizabeth D. Stephenson, Judge Kuljinder Dhillon, Judge Marcus Naylor, Judge Karama H. Hawkins, Judge Nathaniel Green. COURTESY PHOTO

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Should Auburn restart its own municipal court?

City leaders are examining the cost and logistics behind current contract with King County.

A truck tricked out with the bright, cheerful lights of the Christmas season.

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Santa Parade lights up Downtown Auburn | Photos

Photo courtesy of City of Auburn