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A gray wolf. Gary Kramer/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Northwest

‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves

A sharply-divided state panel on July 19 retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status…

Funny Cars showing off big flames on July 19 at Pacific Raceways. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Northwest Nationals breakdown: Winners crowned and history made

At Pacific Raceways, two drivers get first career wins, a year-long drought ends and more.

9th Congressional District Rep. Adam Smith, 8th Congressional District Rep. Kim Schrier, 1st Congressional District Rep. Suzan DelBene and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell are among Democrats from Washington state who support President Joe Biden’s decision to stop his re-election campaign. Courtesy photos

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WA Democrat leaders ‘applaud’ Biden for dropping out of race

Smith, Schrier, DelBene and Cantwell released statements in support of President Biden’s Sunday decision to no longer seek…

Ron Capps’ funny car was on display outside the Muckleshoot Casino and Hotel. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

For the first time in NHRA history, Pacific Raceways hosts night race

Three-time event winner Ron Capps talks to fans and media before Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.

Jeffrey Nelson speaks with his counsel, Emma Scanlan. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

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Convicted Auburn officer’s attorneys seek new trial, new judge

A jury found Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder in the second degree and assault in the first degree.

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Life

Auburn Community Calendar | July 19 edition

Auburn Community Yard Sale, National Night Out and Shakespeare in the Garden.

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News

Aggravated assault and residential burglary | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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News

Unattended homeless campfire | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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News

Crews fight brush fire near Game Farm Park

Firefighters fought a brush fire July 12 near Game Farm Wilderness Park in Auburn.

Cascade Bicycle Club recently awarded Auburn’s Parks, Arts and Recreation Department a grant for new city bicycle programs. Photo courtesy of City of Auburn

News

Grant pumps up bike programs in Auburn

As long as a teen completes the program, they will be given a bicycle through the grant.

A boy picks out Honeycrisp apples for his family at Swans Trail Farms in Snohomish, Washington. Sound Publishing File Photo

Northwest

Selling Washington’s food and farm products to the world

Department of Agriculture is assembling a program to help promote products grown, raised, caught, baked and brewed in…

News

Teen dies in Auburn shooting

Officers responded at 10:45 p.m. July 12 to a shooting in the 500 block of A Street Southeast.

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News

Whooping cough: Infants, mothers, seniors urged to get vaccine as cases rise

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News

Council considers ‘warehouse’ amendment to B&O tax in Auburn

City officials say the amendment clarifies the definition of “warehouse” and the conditions for consideration of waiver requests…

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News

Fire in the wilderness near Game Farm Park | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

Summer Passports can be found at all 12 participating women-owned businesses. Courtesy photo.

Business

12 local women-owned businesses launch summer passport program

In an initiative to boost small businesses in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, shoppers and patrons of…

On June 17, a mural was dedicated at Auburn Municipal Airport to Auburn-area veterans including Lt. Col. Joe Jackson. The mural was painted by artist Myron Curry. The airport is located north of downtown Auburn at 2143 E. St. NE, Suite 1. Photo courtesy of City of Auburn

News

Mural at Auburn Municipal Airport honors hero

Here’s the story of Lt. Col. Joe Jackson.

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News

Home invasion robbery | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Business

Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list

See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.

Carter Hansen has taken a larger role for the Trojans this summer. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

After summer league win, Auburn boys basketball looks forward

Trojans are getting thrown into unfamiliar territory once the league season starts.