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The detour will be used for the weekend of Aug. 18 and the second weekend of September 2023. Image courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

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All lanes of I-405 between Bellevue-Renton closed for the weekend

From Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue to Sunset Boulevard in Renton, I-405 is closed for 55 hours, starting…

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The Almost 5K Poker Fun Run and Walk was held Aug. 11 at Les Gove Park in Auburn.

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Auburn happenings: School supplies, Lusio Light Festival and more

School supply kits

Seahawks QB Geno Smith keeps his eyes down field. (Maria Dorsten Photography)

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Seahawks fans come out in droves for Kids Day

Hawks close out public practices and will face the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 19 for their final preseason…

Arpit Bhagat up to bat for Mavericks at the Kent Cricket Ground. (Ben Ray/Sound Publishing)

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Kent Cricket Ground plays host to Northwest Cricket League

A sport growing in popularity in the states has the chance to get even bigger.

Firefighters from four agencies extinguished a brush fire Wednesday evening, Aug. 16 in the 3300 block of South 260th Street on the West Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Firefighters extinguish brush fire on West Hill in Kent

Fire broke out Tuesday evening, Aug. 16; four fire departments responded

An artist’s sketch of one possibility for a new Auburn Avenue Theater. (Courtesy of City of Auburn)

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Auburn plans to open new theater downtown

Project estimated to cost between $8.5 million and $10 million.

The Phoenix Court Apartments in Kent at 23913 111th Pl. SE. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments

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City of Kent files public nuisance suit against Phoenix Court Apartments

Seeks injunction in efforts to improve safety at crime-ridden complex

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Armed robberies and a hate crime | Auburn police blotter

Following is a sample from the Auburn police log.

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King County issues Stage 2 burn ban in light of high temps | Local Services

All outdoor fires (fire bits and campfires) are prohibited; barbecues and grills are still allowed to be used.

Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (File photo)

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Hottest temps of the year hit WA this week

Call 2-1-1 to find free, local cooling centers in your area

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Forensic scientist Darlene Valencia tests a blood sample for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, at the new Washington State Patrol toxicology lab in Federal Way. While scientists like Valencia are not yet working on real evidence at the Federal Way lab, they are testing their equipment to ensure its accuracy.

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Washington State Patrol to open toxicology lab in Federal Way

The State Patrol hopes the facility will be testing cases by the end of the year.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Man with brain injury harasses neighbors with few consequences | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, Jonathan Arnold has allegedly harassed and sexually assaulted women in his Enumclaw neighborhood for more…

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Toddler falls from bleachers onto concrete | Fire blotter

Between July 31 and Aug. 6, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 353 calls for service, among…

On July 4, 2017, Auburn Police Officer Timothy Nunn initiated a K9 track on Elmer Gomez-Evaristo after he fled from a hit-and-run that resulted in injuries to a woman. The K9 attacked Gomez-Evaristo after discovering him lying on his back, resulting in his hospitalization. (Photos courtesy of Auburn Police Department)

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Closer look at Auburn PD’s frequent use of K9 dogs

City has one of the nation’s highest per-capita rates of dogs biting suspects, according to research.

Enosa Strickland Jr. with his parents Kathleen Keliikoa-Strickland and Enosa Strickland Sr. (Courtesy photo)

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Auburn reaches $5.9M settlement with family of man killed by police

Enosa Strickland Jr. died in 2019 after being shot by Officer Kenneth Lyman.

Current home for cricket in Marymoor Park, with the green cricket pitch in the center, is labeled “Marymoor Cricket Community Park Stadium” and is located near the soccer fields. (Courtesy of Google Maps).

Sports

Microsoft CEO announces cricket stadium coming to Seattle area

Seattle Orcas co-owner discussed plans during Major League Cricket championship match.

The City of Auburn on Monday voted to accept FAA grant funding for the upgrading of existing hangars at the Auburn Municipal Airport to enclosed T-hangars to address an outsized waiting time for the structures. File photo.

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Federal grant will help upgrade hangars at Auburn airport

Construction starts next month.

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An artist’s image of the first floor of the Postmark Center for the Arts, which will open at 20 Auburn Avenue after a 3-year-long renovation.

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Auburn’s new arts and culture center opens in Sept.

City officials say the new Postmark Center for the Arts will drive economic activities in Auburn’s downtown core.

Rick Kain, the Auburn School District’s “print guy,” retires Aug. 31, after 42 years on the job. (Courtesy photo, ASD)

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Longtime ‘print guy’ retires from Auburn School District after 42 years

“I approached the job like it was my own business,” said Rick Kain, who makes it official Aug.…

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2 gas stations robbed | Auburn Police Blotter

Selections from the Auburn police log also include woman who had an AR-15 confiscated.