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U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which stretches from Auburn and Federal Way in the south to parts of Seattle and Bellevue in the north, and also includes the cities of Kent, Des Moines, Renton, Newcastle and Mercer Island. (File photo)

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Congressman Smith secures $13M for projects in King County

Nearly $13 million of federal funds will be coming to Washington’s 9th Congressional District to support locally-led projects…

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A scene from a past Petpalooza.

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Mark your calendar for Auburn’s Petpalooza 2026

On one special day of the year, the tailed and taloned, the brindled and barking, the hoofed and…

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Minor arrested for knife assault | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police blotter.

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus delivers her annual State of the City address at the Muckleshoot Casino on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Courtesy photo/City of Auburn

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Auburn to pay mayor’s legal expenses from recall effort

By a narrow vote of 4-3, the Auburn City Council on April 6 approved a resolution directing that…

Cameron Bain throws a pitch for Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside baseball shuts out Auburn

The Ravens sweep Auburn for the third straight season on back of stellar pitching.

Duke Vivao’s Department of Corrections mugshot and his Soundcloud profile picture. Courtesy photos

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Man convicted in robbery spree across King County

He was allegedly involved in over 30 robberies.

Kylee Curtis smiles after recording an out for Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside fastpitch wins nail-biter over Kentridge

AR’s Kylee Curtis goes toe-to-toe with Jozi Thompson in circle in one run win.

Jaden Dacho challenges the ball for Auburn against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn boys soccer hangs on against Kentwood

Alain Maldonado’s goal is enough for Auburn to pick up three points.

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Auburn Justice Center, home of the Auburn Police Department and the city’s municipal court at 340 E. Main St.

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City formulates plans for future Auburn Justice Center

On the upside, the Auburn Justice Center building is in fair, physical condition.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo.

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Private school teacher allegedly assaulted student | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Auburn Riverside High School. (Courtesy photo)

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Alleged foot-licking video leads to Auburn Riverside coach’s dismissal

An Auburn Riverside High School soccer coach has been removed from his duties, according to a report posted…

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In this file photo, Bella Red Salon and Third Dimension Salon of Auburn teamed up in 2025 to provide 64 free haircuts to children in Auburn. About a dozen hairstylists between the two salons donated their time and talent to do the haircuts. The event was also a donation drop-off site to benefit the Auburn Valley Humane Society.

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Free haircuts for kids in Auburn

A pair of local salons are teaming up again this year to offer free haircuts for Auburn School…

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo.

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Juvenile arrested for assault | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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A photo of the scene of the crash from court documents.

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Man sentenced for 2023 hit-and-run death in Auburn

The man received a parent sentencing alternative.

Olivia Olson runs to third base for Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside fastpitch rides high in 12-run win over Kentwood

Kylee Curtis allowed three hits and struck out seven for Ravens.

Auburn Mountainview’s Ben Yitbarek chases down Federal Way’s Josh Ruiz-Perez. Photo provided by Von’Rico O’Neal @Ricosuavejr

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Auburn Mountainview overcomes early Federal Way goal to win fourth straight

Benji Toscano scored another first half pair of goals to help down Eagles.

Kaeden Morgan pitches for Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside’s Morgan throws complete game in first win of 2026

The senior needed just 97 pitches and struck out nine Enumclaw hitters.

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Clean Sweep is Auburn’s annual celebration of Earth Day. Volunteers work on general cleanup, landscaping, planting, weeding, litter pickup and other projects at various parks, trails and other public sites around Auburn.

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Auburn’s Clean Sweep returns for 24th year

Also: Don’t miss annual Easter egg hunt on April 4.

Groundbreaking of the RapidRide I Line in Renton with community members Arya Nguyen and Prem Subedi, Metro General Manager Michelle Allison, State Rep. David Hackney, Auburn Deputy Mayor Tracy Taylor-Turner, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone, King County Councilmembers Steffanie Fain and Pete von Reichbauer, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, State Rep. Debra Entenman and Renton Councilmember Valerie O’Halloran. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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New RapidRide bus line to improve service in South King County

RapidRide I Line will begin its run in 2027, connecting South King County from Auburn to Kent to…

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People protest along the South 277th Street overpass Sept. 1 on State Route 167 on the Kent/Auburn border.

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Indivisible Auburn prepares for next No Kings event

As he has been doing for almost a year, Joe Hochwalt will take his stand on Auburn’s sidewalks…