Business
Company to close mining operation in Auburn
Development options are being considered for the 900-acre site.
News
King County Council targets “forever chemicals” in wastewater
The motion would initiate a study on how to mitigate the Puget Sound’s exposure to the toxic runoff.
Sports
May the Force be with you: Legendary drivers compete at Pacific Raceways
NHRA 16-Time champion John Force joins defending Top Fuel Champ Brittany Force.
News
Shooting at Cedar Lanes Park | Auburn police blotter
Also: Auburn police investigated a drive-by shooting on July 21.
News
Executive director of the King County Library System announces retirement
After five years with KCLS, Lisa Rosenblum’s retirement will be effective Nov. 30, 2023
News
Firefighters extinguish brush fire at freeway interchange in Auburn
Multiple fire agencies battled a brush fire on July 20 at the interchange of southbound State Route 167…
News
State report: Auburn sees overall decrease in serious crimes
The City of Auburn saw a decrease in serious crimes in 2022 from 2021.
News
Auburn will receive money as part of state’s opioid lawsuit settlement
Auburn is one of 125 eligible local governments that signed on to state Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s resolution…
News
Olympic Middle School undergoes demolition
After serving the Auburn community for more than 66 years, the demolition of the old Olympic Middle School…
News
Fire inside washer and dryer | Auburn fire blotter
Between July 10 and July 17, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 335 calls for service, among…
News
22 bullet casings found after shots fired | Auburn police blotter
Latest from the Auburn police log.
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Auburn police officer still on payroll while awaiting murder trial
City has not conducted an internal investigation of Jeffrey Nelson and the related 2019 shooting.
Northwest
King County Council names July 18-25 ‘Taylor Swift Week’
Proclamation comes before the pop star’s sold-out Seattle tour dates.
News
Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths
One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.
Northwest
Boy on scooter dies at scene of collision | King County Crime Dive podcast
In this episode, Bellevue police recover 3D-printed ghost guns from a drive-by shooting suspect; Valley SWAT arrests a…
Life
Mount Rainier’s Joni the wolverine has triplets
It’s highly unusual for wolverines to have back-to-back litters like Joni does, which means Mount Rainier is a…
News
Auburn’s economic development division stays busy on many fronts
There are also new murals, like the one on the corner of Main and Auburn Way North with…
Life
Auburn community calendar: Summer concerts, Polynesian fest and more
Lots of family fun at Les Gove Park.
Sports
Five days of baseball heaven: MLB 2023 All-Star Weekend in Seattle recap
From T-Mobile Park to Lumen Field and Pike Place Market, Seattle shines as the 2023 All-Star Weekend host.
News
Auburn’s future center of arts and culture now has a name
The Postmark Center for the Arts is expected to open this fall.