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Unknown white powder found at business | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

Rendering of the downtown park concept. Courtesy of City of Auburn

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East Main Street to close for three months this summer

The work is part of Auburn’s downtown reconstruction project.

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Auburn has new deadline for deciding court’s fate

City can continue contract with King County District Court or form its own municipal court.

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Slower is safer: Steps to increase traffic safety in South King County

11-mile corridor has a high number of collisions, many of them fatal.

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Auburn Mountainview alum named National Player of the Week

Kamana Nahaku hit five home runs over four games and hit .763 during that span.

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New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft in WA

The new law also creates specific and real penalties for people who don’t follow the rules.

Tima Vereminy battles for the ball against Tahoma. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Riverside soccer falls for first time this season

Tahoma rode two second half goals to victory over Ravens.

The Auburn Noon Lions had a recent lunch visit at the Federal Way Lions held at Red Lobster. Courtesy photo

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Auburn Noon Lions will host White Cane Safety Days

On May 10 and May 11, the Auburn club will host its annual event at the Fred Meyer…

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Improvements on tap for Auburn Way South corridor

The corridor’s growing importance has created its own problems.

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Auburn man receives nearly 18-year sentence for hotel murder

Phillip Jonathan Lopez beat up his girlfriend in June 2021 at Ramada Inn in Kent.

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Shot in the hand | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Austin Pickinpaugh trying to stall the suspect. Courtesy photo.

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Happy Crab experiences first robbery during operating hours

See the video: The owner said it was a terrifying experience, but she wants to continue operating in…

Cameron Bain and Danica Butler pitched very well in at home. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Raven blues: Baseball and softball come up short

Baseball loses 8-1, and fastpitch loses 10-3, but both teams showed signs of hope.

Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

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Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025

The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening…

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Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO

In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…

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Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County voters in April special election

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

Pictured left to right: Bill, Nina and Tom Contoravdis, co-owners of Athens Pizza and Pasta, pose for a photo in front of their restaurant. File photo

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Athens Pizza and Pasta experiences fourth burglary in two years

Repairs will cost thousands of dollars, owners say.

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Juvenile arrested for residential burglary | Auburn Police Blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Photos of Zaire Orr according to charging documents.

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Two charged for February Auburn murder

Zaire Orr allegedly shot the victim after he tried to rob him, but the victim laughed at him…

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Council updates: Water rate study, local grants

Auburn’s current rate structure for its water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage utilities expires on Dec. 31, 2025.