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On Nov. 29, the Auburn Police Department investigated the shooting death of a 34-year-old Auburn woman, identified by the medical examiner’s office as Jessica Fawn Thompson. (Courtesy of the Auburn Police Department.)

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Three fatal shootings in Auburn in a week

Auburn police and King County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate.

Santa House under construction in 2022 at the house of Billy Jack and Kristi Newman. (File photo)

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State regulations shutter Auburn’s Santa House

“We had no idea when we went into it that they were going to change all the rules…

(Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol.)

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Auburn woman, 79, dies in collision

Collision on Dec. 1 involved two vehicles 15 miles north of Mattawa, Washington.

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Vandals spray-paint demands for Gaza cease-fire on U.S. Rep. Adam Smith’s Bellevue home

9th Congressional District covers parts of Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Federal Way and Auburn

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Drive-by shooting | Auburn police blotter

The department’s log listed three bullet casings as evidence in the incident.

The area within the dotted line is a Kent neighborhood known as The Bridges, completely surrounded by Auburn. (COURTESY IMAGE)

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Auburn council slated to vote on Bridges annexation

This would set the clock ticking down to 12:01 a.m., Jan. 1, 2024, when the annexation of the…

Senior Carmelo Jacobs takes a three pointer against Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Hoops: Auburn Mountainview snaps multi-decade skid to Kentridge

Lions scored the first eight points of the contest and never looked back.

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Auburn police investigate two homicides

Around 1:30 a.m. Nov. 29, the Auburn Police Department responded to a report of a shooting near the…

A picture of Thanksgiving packages in 2022, carrying the Thanksgiving meal and additional decorations. (Photo courtesy of Ginger Seybold)

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Nonprofit spreads health, well-being and connection across King County

Full Life Care gathers community groups and volunteers to provide Thanksgiving meals to isolated seniors and caregivers.

Ho, ho, ho! Meet Santa on Dec. 2 at the annual Santa Parade in Auburn. (File photo)

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Mark your calendar: December holiday happenings in Auburn

Here is what Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation has in store for holiday happenings in December.

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Woman in the throes of an anaphylactic reaction | Fire blotter

Between Nov. 13 and Nov. 19, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 324 calls for service, among…

Pictured left to right: Sue Perez; Joan Morgenstern; Ryan Foster, Assistant Superintendent Auburn School District; Tina Underdahl; and Judy Dotson. (Courtesy photo)

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Rainier Middle School receives mini grant

A variety of classroom and instructional items will be purchased by 19 staff members at Rainier Middle School…

Jakob Two Trees in Issaquah (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound

Coastal Salish tribes also embrace the project.

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Assault with a firearm at a condo complex | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Ava Lear prepares to dive at the Auburn Pool. (Ben Ray / The Reporter)

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Riverside senior Ava Lear wins 3A state diving crown

She broke her own personal record and set a new school record en route to the championship.

Ravens group up in the match against Lake Washington. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Ravens volleyball state title hopes fall short

Ravens upset Seattle Prep in round one but lose next two

Auburn Food Bank. (File photo)

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Anonymous benefactor donates $800,000 to fully fund food bank relocation

“I have a Christmas miracle at Thanksgiving.”

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Auburn Food Bank.

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Auburn Food Bank could use a little financial love this holiday season

Facility still short on money for new home.

Heather Feller discusses some of the snappy clothes she has to sell at Emerald City Fashion, her clothing boutique at 50 West Main in downtown Auburn. Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter

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Clothing store finds the right fit in downtown Auburn

“Everyone deserves to look nice,” says Emerald City Fashion owner.

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Possession of a firearm by a minor | Auburn police blotter

Person was arrested in the 2000 block of M Street Southeast in Auburn for several weapons offenses and…