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Jordon Marshelle Barrett was inspired to create her South King County-based non-profit The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project after a horseback riding retreat in Roy, Washington. Courtesy photo.

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New equine nonprofit will foster healing horsepower

The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project is raising funds to provide equestrian experiences for local kids in the foster care system.

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PJ Langu in court and a photo of Tevin Kamau.

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Pacific man given 20 years for 2023 Federal Way murder

Defendant said he ingested multiple intoxicating substances and had not slept for three days before the shooting.

Zoe Wilder drives to the basket against Stadium. Maria Dorsten Photography

Sports

Raven girls basketball rolls through Stadium

Auburn Riverside holds the Tigers to just 15 points in the 40 point win.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Wanted person arrested | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Sports

Auburn High School names Kevin Thomson as new football coach

Thomson, an Auburn Riverside alum, coached at Eastside Catholic before taking AHS job.

Isaiah Englund fades away from the basket against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Auburn basketball survives against Kentwood

Auburn Riverside transfer Leroy Kinnay’s six points in fourth help lift Trojans past Conks.

Auburn Police

News

Auburn revises legislative wish list ahead of session

The City of Auburn revealed in early December 2025 what it intended to ask of lawmakers in Olympia…

Photos of Daniel Lopez. Courtesy of King County Superior Court

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Federal Way man sentenced for kidnapping woman from Auburn

The kidnapping occurred over an alleged cocaine deal.

Robbery suspects from the Jan. 10 incident. Courtesy photos

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Auburn police searching for robbery suspects

The incident occurred near the 500 block of East Main Street on Jan. 10.

Auburn police with Ruby. Courtesy photo.

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Auburn police detain goat that tried to enter building

The goat was detained, but not charged.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had at least 72 receiving yards in all but one game this season, including 84 in the finale at San Francisco. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images

Sports

Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional Round

It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.

From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson, and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Photo by Cassie Diamond

Northwest

What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…

The Chevron station at 5148 Auburn Way N., Auburn, as seen on Thursday, Dec. 11. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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City leaders recognize flood response in Auburn and beyond

It’s been a tough go for the City of Auburn to push through official business while handling the…

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Aircraft stolen | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Yolanda Trout-Manuel, center, seen here at a veterans event, served for three terms but did not seek re-election to her Auburn City Council position last November. Courtesy photo

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Yolanda Trout-Manuel recognized for service, leadership

When the Auburn City Council convened for its first meeting of 2026 at 7 p.m. Jan. 5, Yolanda…

Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol

News

Auburn man dies in crash on I-90

According to State Patrol, speeds were too fast for the conditions.

Security footage of the incident showed three masked men carrying guns and announcing themselves as “Seattle police” prior to attempting to kick down the door. File photo

News

Suspects enter pleas for 2023 Auburn burglary turned shootout

At the incident, three men attempted to burglarize a home, resulting in the homeowner shooting at them.

Councilmembers Lisa Sturgis, Brian Lott, Kate Baldwin, and Mayor Nancy Backus were sworn into office on Monday evening at Auburn City Hall. Backus won re-election to her fourth term as mayor last November. Sturgis, appointed in April of 2025 to fill the unexpired term of Larry Brown, begins her first fully elected term, Lott his first term, and Baldwin resumed the seat to which she was re-elected. Courtesy photo.

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City attorney swears Auburn City Council members into office

Mayor Nancy Backus and Auburn City Councilmembers Kate Baldwin, Lisa Stirgus, and Brian Lott raised their right hands…

King County Flood Patrol members Thomas Bannister (left) and Seth Ballhorn on their patrol route, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing)

Northwest

Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies

“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

A screenshot of the press memo.

News

Auburn man crashes into 80-year-old woman

Drugs and alcohol were allegedly involved.