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SR 167 will see overnight closure in Auburn on Dec. 3-4

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Kent’s Allegro Performing Arts Academy will present a sensory-friendly holiday performance at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Auburn Performing Arts Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Allegro

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Allegro academy to present sensory-friendly holiday show

Catch ‘Winter at the Beach’ Dec. 20 at Auburn Performing Arts Center

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Don’t miss Auburn’s annual Santa parade and tree lighting

The City of Auburn presents the free annual Lighted Santa Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 6,…

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Auburn Symphony Orchestra announces new executive director

Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s board of directors announced the hiring of Gabi Galloway as its new executive director effective…

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Washington’s pickleball license plate.

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Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

One of the amenities at the Soos Creek Botanical Gardens. Courtesy photo/City of Auburn

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City wants to buy Soos Creek Botanical Gardens

Auburn will use a $2.1 million King County Conservation Futures Tax grant.

James Harrison Newcomer’s Department of Corrections mugshot. Courtesy photo.

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Sex offender sentenced to 17 years in prison

He abused multiple girls, including one in Auburn.

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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far…

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Auburn man who told police he killed his wife is arrested

Her cause of death is listed as asphyxiation, manual strangulation.

Food available at the Auburn Food Bank on Nov. 24. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Auburn Food Bank stays busy before Thanksgiving

The line outside the Auburn Food Bank, already long before the building opened at 9 a.m. Monday morning,…

New King County Executive Girmay Zahilay speaks after his Nov. 25 swearing in during a County Council meeting in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive

Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

The Muckleshoot Canoe Family begin the coordinator gathering with a cultural opening ceremony. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Muckleshoot Tribe hosts national MMIP coordinator gathering

MMIP refers to “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” an ongoing international crisis that has inspired tribal leaders from…

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Auburn Police seize methamphetamine and firearms

The drugs and guns were recovered at the man’s Kent storage units.

The Sundown Overnight Shelter helps keep 45 unhoused people out of the elements. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Ray of Hope and Sundown Shelter offer resources and rest

The Auburn Food Bank has been a pillar of South King County charity, providing food for those in…

Auburn basketball practicing inside Auburn High School. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn boys basketball preps for new season

Trojans will no doubt be the favorite to repeat as league champions for a seventh season in a…

Screenshot from the FCS Group’s presentation to the Auburn City Council about water, sewer and stormwater rate increases. Screenshot

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Auburn’s water and sewer rates will increase in 2026

On Nov. 17, the Auburn City Council adjusted how much the city’s water, sanitary sewer, and storm-drainage customers…

The Auburn Police Department will use the new 0.1% sales-and-use tax to strengthen its operations. (Courtesy of the Auburn Police Department)

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Auburn approves sales-and-use tax increase

Revenue would go toward public safety and related needs.

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Friendsgiving for Auburn seniors

Annual luncheon is hosted by the Auburn Senior Activity Center.

Molly McCorriston of Hazen swims en route to her state title. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Local swimmers and divers compete at state championships

Decatur, Todd Beamer, Auburn, Riverside and more participated at the year end races.

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Assault at the casino | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.