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On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite

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Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…

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$2.5 million in assistance available for flood damage

This comes after the governor’s disaster declaration.

The flooded intersection of Auburn Way North and South 52nd Street on Thursday, Dec. 11. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Post-flood resources for Auburn residents and businesses

City releases initial estimates of damage for residents and businesses.

Murder suspects from 2025 and the approximate location of the unsolved murder on SR 167. Courtesy photos

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Recap of the Auburn area’s five murders in 2025

All murders in Auburn proper resulted in charges this year.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Stolen vehicle involved in crash | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Auburn Riverside’s Cameron Bain lets a yell after ending the game against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Auburn’s top sports stories and photos of 2025

The 2025 year in review, on the field, pitch, inside the gym and everywhere in between.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Northwest

New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

The flooded intersection of Auburn Way North and South 52nd Street on Thursday, Dec. 11. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Help applying for disaster assistance available at the Auburn library

Help applying will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 2, and Jan. 3, 1 p.m.…

On May 17, Auburn hosted the annual Petpalooza at Game Farm Park. The free event included the popular Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run, live entertainment, a petting zoo, a doggie stunt show and a chance to encounter some exotic pets. Photo courtesy City of Auburn

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Year in Review: Auburn’s top stories of 2025

Top 10 most-viewed stories of 2025 at www.auburn-reporter.com

Pacific Ballroom Dance has appointed Tigran Arakelyan as its new executive director. Courtesy photo

Life

Pacific Ballroom Dance appoints new executive director

Auburn-based Pacific Ballroom Dance has appointed Tigran Arakelyan as its new executive director.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Abandoned car found rolled over | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

This image illustrates the co-living housing type Auburn will allow in limited zoning designations in the city starting in 2026. Courtesy image

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Auburn to allow new co-living housing type to be built

Under a state mandate, the Auburn City Council this month opened the way to a lesser known form…

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Semi-truck driver caught in floodwaters | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Auburn murder case finally ends after 15 years in court system

Judge says ‘Justice has failed this family’ in 2010 killing.

The SR 167 bridge being worked on. Courtesy photos.

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All lanes of travel reopen on SR 167 bridge in Pacific

An over-height vehicle damaged the bridge in September.

Bloodworks does mobile donation drives to help community members donate more conveniently, like this event at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way on Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

News

Floods lead to shortage in local blood bank supply

For those looking to help in the aftermath of the floods in South King County and beyond, donating…

The Bellevue Ice Rink in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Downtown Association.

Life

Where to go ice skating in King County

Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you…

The flooded Cedar River flowing into Lake Washington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Northwest

Tenants’ rights and resources following floods

Washington state law has protections for tenants.

The scene of the incident. Courtesy of Renton Police Department

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Auburn man charged with vehicular assault after motorcycle crash in Renton

The man allegedly chased the motorcyclist before he struck him with his Jeep.

Courtesy Photo, Auburn Police

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Auburn’s legislative wish list includes more police

Other legislative asks include zoning and land use revisions.