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Man assaults wife at casino | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Jordyn Schoenbachler sticks her tongue out after making a three for Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn girls roll through Kennedy to win fourth straight

Jordyn Shoenbachler and Avery Hansen combine for 31 in win over Lancers.

Kolven Posey attempts to weave through the King’s defense. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn Mountainview starts off big week with win at ShoWare Center

The Lions play the top two teams in the NPSL this week, but took care of King’s first.

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Auburn woman hurt in alleged intoxicated driver crash

A Federal Way man faces vehicular assault charges after crashing into a woman early Jan. 17.

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Security footage of the incident showed three masked men carrying guns and announcing themselves as “Seattle police” prior to attempting to kick down the door.

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Federal Way man sentenced for Auburn burglary turned shootout

The defendant received a sentence of nearly six and a half years.

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus delivered the 2025 State of the City address at the Muckleshoot Casino on Feb. 26. Courtesy photo

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Mayor’s State of the City address is Feb. 25

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus will deliver her annual State of the City address on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at…

Jordon Marshelle Barrett was inspired to create her South King County-based non-profit The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project after a horseback riding retreat in Roy, Washington. Courtesy photo.

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New equine nonprofit will foster healing horsepower

The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project is raising funds to provide equestrian experiences for local kids in the foster care system.

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PJ Langu in court and a photo of Tevin Kamau.

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Pacific man given 20 years for 2023 Federal Way murder

Defendant said he ingested multiple intoxicating substances and had not slept for three days before the shooting.

Zoe Wilder drives to the basket against Stadium. Maria Dorsten Photography

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Raven girls basketball rolls through Stadium

Auburn Riverside holds the Tigers to just 15 points in the 40 point win.

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Wanted person arrested | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Auburn High School names Kevin Thomson as new football coach

Thomson, an Auburn Riverside alum, coached at Eastside Catholic before taking AHS job.

Isaiah Englund fades away from the basket against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn basketball survives against Kentwood

Auburn Riverside transfer Leroy Kinnay’s six points in fourth help lift Trojans past Conks.

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Auburn revises legislative wish list ahead of session

The City of Auburn revealed in early December 2025 what it intended to ask of lawmakers in Olympia…

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Federal Way man sentenced for kidnapping woman from Auburn

The kidnapping occurred over an alleged cocaine deal.

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Auburn police searching for robbery suspects

The incident occurred near the 500 block of East Main Street on Jan. 10.

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Auburn police detain goat that tried to enter building

The goat was detained, but not charged.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had at least 72 receiving yards in all but one game this season, including 84 in the finale at San Francisco. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images

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Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional Round

It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.

From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson, and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Photo by Cassie Diamond

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What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…

The Chevron station at 5148 Auburn Way N., Auburn, as seen on Thursday, Dec. 11. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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City leaders recognize flood response in Auburn and beyond

It’s been a tough go for the City of Auburn to push through official business while handling the…

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Aircraft stolen | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.