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The Auburn Avenue Theater sits vacant and boarded up on Jan. 3, 2022, after being condemned due to safety concerns stemming from the demolition of the Max House Apartments complex next door. File photo

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Auburn Avenue Theater demolition process begins

From the Sept. 3 start date, the demolition will continue for about 40 days.

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Hit and run near Muckleshoot Plaza | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Auburn youth rugby team is looking for players

Rainier Lady Highlanders Youth Rugby Club invites girls in middle school and high school.

Auburn Riverside alum Brett Harvey. Photos provided by Brett Harvey

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Auburn Riverside alum wheels and deals for the Harbourcats

Brett Harvey, a soon-to-be senior at University of Puget Sound, is making a name for himself on the…

Mariners manager Scott Servais and crew had a solid following in the media for their home All-Star Game last summer. File photo

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Mariners fire Scott Servais

Analysis: Seattle Mariners’ season remains “about as over as it gets without officially being over.”

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License plate recognition cameras installed across Auburn

The Auburn Police Department announced the installation of 20 license plate recognition cameras throughout Auburn.

Auburn Riverside celebrates a touchdown. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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NPSL high school football 2024 season preview

A look at the potential outcomes for South Sound teams in 4A and 3A.

Washington Corrections Center, a prison in Shelton, Washington. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

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Report: Prisoners still routinely isolated in WA

At least 176 people from 2014 to 2023 have attempted suicide while in solitary confinement at a Washington…

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Schrier, Goers to clash for 8th Congressional District seat

Showdown between Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier and Auburn Republican Carmen Goers

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Auburn police laud impact of fireworks policies

Much of the success appears to stem from continuing the policies laid down years ago.

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Teen pleads not guilty to high-speed crash that killed Auburn driver

Reportedly driving 103 mph in stolen vehicle during collision after police pursuit

Primary candidates in the 2024 Washington state governor’s race. From left to right, Semi Bird (R), Bob Ferguson (D), Mark Mullet (D) and Dave Reichert (R). Photos courtesy of campaigns

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Ferguson and Reichert move toward Nov. showdown in governor’s race

Both dusted off intraparty challenges to their political right.

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KC Sheriff’s Office needs to modify use-of-force notifications, report says

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s report includes seven recommendations.

Prosecuting attorney Patty Eakes, right, attends closing arguments of Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s trial at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent on June 20, 2024. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool)

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Prosecutors respond to trial dispute with Auburn officer’s defense team

“Even setting aside the overwhelming evidence of Nelson’s guilt, a careful examination of the record shows that Nelson’s…

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Free vaccines available for all kids in South King County

Go-Vax Kids, in collaboration with others, is hosting free vaccine events.

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Auburn hires new city attorney Jason Whalen

He starts Aug. 16.

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Robbery in the first degree | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Teen reportedly driving 103 mph in hit-and-run that killed Auburn man

16-year-old boy faces seven felony charges in July 13 collision

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Former Auburn man sentenced for threatening to kill Inslee

Slaughter lived in Auburn at the time of a prior case in 2021, involving threats to former Seattle…

The Valley Regional Fire Authority’s Proposition 1 was passing by a wide margin in early election results Aug. 6. File photo.

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VRFA Prop. 1 passing in early primary results

With 8,076 ballots counted for the Valley Regional Fire Authority’s Proposition No. 1 Special Purpose District levy, the…