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Safeway distribution center in Auburn fined for violating new law

For the first time since Washington state enacted a new law in 2024 to improve standards for warehouse…

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Man who killed his children’s mother in Auburn pleads guilty

His sentencing range is between 300 to 380 months.

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Stirgus officially joins Auburn City Council

Stirgus will fill the time remaining on former councilmember Larry Brown’s four-year council term.

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Sports

Auburn Riverside hires Darrin Reeves as new football coach

Reeves takes over for Greg Herd after three seasons as head coach at Gig Harbor.

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Sports

Auburn Riverside alum Jaden Robinson signs with Denver Broncos

Robinson signs as an undrafted free agent.

Jeremiah Weatherford throws a pitch for Auburn Mountainview against Decatur. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Lions baseball swept by Decatur, but shows signs of life

Auburn Mountainview sits in playoff position with four games remaining.

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Boy dead, mother arrested after fatal late night crash

King County deputies say the woman hit a ditch on 416th Street, causing the car to go airborne…

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WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

Painting the Mother Africa logo for the organization’s 2025 Board Retreat. Courtesy photo.

Life

Mother Africa: Serving KC’s immigrant community for 21 years

Mother Africa has been part of South King County for over 20 years, having been founded by Risho…

Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over 17 years in prison

The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.

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Council passes resolution in support of countywide EMS levy

On April 21, the Auburn City Council unanimously approved a resolution green-lighting the placement of a countywide ballot…

Small American flags adorn headstones at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. Photo Courtesy of Tahoma National Cemetery.

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Volunteers needed at Tahoma National Cemetery in South King Co.

With Memorial Day over a month away, now is a good time to consider volunteering to help families…

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Stuck in an elevator | Fire Blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Lewd conduct on White River Trail | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Clean Sweep on Main Street, 2019. File photo.

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Auburn’s annual Clean Sweep returns this weekend

Clean Sweep, Auburn’s annual celebration of Earth Day, is here again from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April…

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Kent man wanted in DV incident reportedly ‘has left the area’

Avon Cobb still on the run; flashbang device might have caused fire at Auburn business where he fled

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King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at the polls

Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

Edgar Soltero celebrates the game’s first goal. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Totally Toscano: Lions forward scores twice in top NPSL tussle

After trailing 3-2 against Kent-Meridian, Auburn Mountainview equalized in the 78th minute.

Kentlake junior Kaylee Guiles finds a hole in against Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

WIAA sanctions girls flag football for high schools

Updates from assembly include transfer portal and rules for transgender athletes.

Makenna Vircks pitches against Kentridge at Kent Service Ballfields. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Softball: Kentridge silences Auburn Riverside’s bats

Hannah Potter and Sloan Cross combine for the five Raven hits.