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Man killed in Auburn motorcycle crash

A 66-year-old Shoreline man died on Oct. 1 in a fatal motorcycle crash in Auburn.

Caitlyn Riggs takes a penalty shot against Kennedy Catholic, a shot which gave the Ravens the lead. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Auburn Riverside soccer bounces back, downs Lancers

Since the pandemic, the Auburn Riverside girls soccer team has lost just two home games and has a…

Raven sophomore Alexis Novoa takes on a Kentwood player. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Auburn Riverside soccer wins convincingly over Kentwood

Freshman keeper Winters records third clean sheet of career.

Swimmers, kayaks, and a Guardian One helicopter were unable to rescue Juan Martinez from drowning on Sept. 21. Image courtesy Puget Sound Fire

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Man drowns at Flaming Geyser State Park

Juan Macias Martinez, 28, was pulled downriver after water got inside his waders, according to rescue workers.

A group of volunteers from Raise the Wage Renton, shown gathering signatures in 2023. Renton residents approved a higher minimum wage for the city in a Feb. 2024 special election. (Photo courtesy of Raise the Wage Renton)

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Minimum wage is going up in Washington

Cities can set minimum wages higher than the state. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham and Burien all will…

(Photo by Benjamin Leung)

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Threats to Renton, Auburn and Kent school districts under investigation

“Targeted schools in my list, Washington,” the post stated with a smiley face emoji prior to listing 22…

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Fewer Washington residents have delinquent debt than national average

About 14% of Washington residents carry delinquent debt, lower than the national average of 22%, according to a…

The city of Auburn cuts the ribbon on the new pedestrian bridge at Game Farm and Game Farm Wilderness Park on Oct. 1. Photo courtesy city of Auburn

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City builds new bridge over the White River

Ribbon cutting is Oct. 1.

The Circle Creek leadership team: (Left to right) Stephen Doherty, Arden Keller, Courtni Doherty, Casey Hubeek, Julian Padgett, Kristen Mundy, Christina Terbovic. Courtesy photo

Business

Circle Creek Therapy adds behavioral health and counseling

Auburn facility’s program will focus on children.

Pamela Harney and her son Ryan Harney. Courtesy Photos

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Lawsuit: Mom with dementia was sexually assaulted at Federal Way care home

“Brookdale allowed these sexual assaults to occur under their watch.”

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Assaulting strangers | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Demolition has begun on the Auburn Avenue Theater, with the main marquee among the things coming down first. Courtesy photo

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Auburn Avenue Theater’s marquee comes down

With the recent removal of its marquee, the Auburn Avenue Theater has visibly reached the end of its…

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Suspect, 41, arrested in Auburn drive-by shooting

King County prosecutors have charged a 41-year-old suspect in a drive-by shooting in Auburn on Sept. 8 that…

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More freeway closures this weekend in South King County

Closures on I-405, SR-167 and I-5 scheduled for Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 — and means heavy “monster”…

Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, and Democrat Dave Upthegrove, right, are competing in the 2024 Washington state lands commissioner race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

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WA lands commissioner debate: Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off

The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…

Campaign manager of Flavors Hook Kids WA Andrew Estep bought this strawberry blowpop flavored vape that includes a built-in video game online. He said there was no age or ID check on delivery, although tobacco products are illegal for those under the age of 21 in Washington state. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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New coalition targets vape use in Washington

“If this is not something directly targeted to children, I don’t know what is.”

My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…

Raven junior Isaac Mospanko runs upfield for Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Ravens football drops third straight, still searching for first win

Kentwood welcomed Auburn Riverside to 4A NPSL with a 36-20 defeat.

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Five people arrested in vandalism incident | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.