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Thyrou Umi-Tuato’o stiff arms a defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside football is headed to state

The Ravens defeated Juanita, 28-9, clinching a state berth for the first time in school history.

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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Fall state playoff action | Around the Sound Sports podcast

In this week’s episode, we take a look at district soccer and football around the NPSL. Kentridge girls…

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Pilot’s magic mushroom trip leads to charges | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at how an off-duty pilot was charged in federal court…

“O Christmas Tea” will tour Washington state, Oregon and British Columbia for the holiday season. Courtesy photo

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“O Christmas Tea” brings British humor to King County

On its latest tour, this Canadian-based holiday comedy show will play in Renton, Auburn and Federal Way.

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WA to invest $200 million to address disparities created by “war on drugs”

Dept. of Commerce to establish 17 different grant programs to invest in communities impacted.

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State Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, first introduced a bill in 2015 to resolve the backlog of sexual assault kits.

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All backlogged sexual assault kits cleared from shelves, sent for testing

Backlog of more than 10,000 kits effectively eliminated

A celebration of the late Lela Brugger’s life takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Events Center at Les Gove Park. Courtesy photo, Brugger family.

Life

Farewell to Auburn’s “feisty lady bug”

Lela Brugger was a central figure in Auburn’s arts community.

Federal Way’s Sione Kongaika stiff-arms a defender. (Ben Ray/Sound Publishing)

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Prep football playoffs: Week 10 matchups in South King County

Dates, analysis and the last time the two teams faced each other.

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Should voters use unofficial ballot drop boxes?

King County does not recommend utilizing third-parties when it comes to ballots and elections.

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Semi-truck on fire on the off-ramp | Fire blotter

Between Oct. 23 and Oct. 29, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 287 calls for service, among…

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Knife-wielding robber steals money and jewelry | Auburn Police Blotter

Multiple individuals witnessed the scene, according to the department’s log.

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Debbie Christian and Leticia Brito of the Auburn Food Bank.

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Auburn Food Bank still short on money for new home

Its anticipated 6,600-square-foot future home and the city of Auburn’s associated overnight shelter were happy topics at the…

Kate Krug, KCSARC’s new CEO. (Courtesy of KCSARC)

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King County Sexual Assault Resource Center hires new CEO

“Every year, KCSARC supports 5,000 survivors and their families, helping them find their own resilience to recover, and…

An example of a police body camera. (Photo courtesy of Axon)

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Grants from Dept. of Justice help fund body cameras for KC Sheriff’s Office

Auburn police received $38,323 in funding for the department’s fireworks emphasis patrols.

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The City of Auburn has received a $50,000 from Bobcat Company and the National Recreation and Park Associatinn to develop and revitalize trails to improve the overall health and well-being of the community.

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Auburndale Park receives $50,000 grant from Bobcat Company

Auburndale Park has received a $50,000 grant from Bobcat Company and the National Recreation and Park Association to…

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Auburn and Renton high schools to start girls flag football

The combined six schools are the most recent batch of 30 schools beginning programs.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and King County Council member Reagan Dunn.

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Dunn signs on with Ron DeSantis’ Washington campaign team

Dunn says there is little risk to his status as a popular moderate conservative in deep-blue King County,…

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Woman escapes danger after collision | Auburn police blotter

According to the department’s public information log, a woman reported several subjects attempted to get her out of…

An Alaska Airlines plane takes off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald file)

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Off-duty pilot charged after psychedelic mushroom-induced ‘breakdown’

Federal charges detail how Joseph Emerson, 44, tried to shut down the engines of a plane bound for…

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Masked students storm Auburn Riverside hallways attacking others

“The students are being held accountable for their actions.”