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Yolanda Trout-Manuel, center, seen here at a veterans event, served for three terms but did not seek re-election to her Auburn City Council position last November. Courtesy photo

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Yolanda Trout-Manuel recognized for service, leadership

When the Auburn City Council convened for its first meeting of 2026 at 7 p.m. Jan. 5, Yolanda…

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Auburn man dies in crash on I-90

According to State Patrol, speeds were too fast for the conditions.

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. File photo

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Suspects enter pleas for 2023 Auburn burglary turned shootout

At the incident, three men attempted to burglarize a home, resulting in the homeowner shooting at them.

Councilmembers Lisa Sturgis, Brian Lott, Kate Baldwin, and Mayor Nancy Backus were sworn into office on Monday evening at Auburn City Hall. Backus won re-election to her fourth term as mayor last November. Sturgis, appointed in April of 2025 to fill the unexpired term of Larry Brown, begins her first fully elected term, Lott his first term, and Baldwin resumed the seat to which she was re-elected. Courtesy photo.

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City attorney swears Auburn City Council members into office

Mayor Nancy Backus and Auburn City Councilmembers Kate Baldwin, Lisa Stirgus, and Brian Lott raised their right hands…

King County Flood Patrol members Thomas Bannister (left) and Seth Ballhorn on their patrol route, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing)

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Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies

“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

A screenshot of the press memo.

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Auburn man crashes into 80-year-old woman

Drugs and alcohol were allegedly involved.

On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite

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Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…

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$2.5 million in assistance available for flood damage

This comes after the governor’s disaster declaration.

The flooded intersection of Auburn Way North and South 52nd Street on Thursday, Dec. 11. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Post-flood resources for Auburn residents and businesses

City releases initial estimates of damage for residents and businesses.

Murder suspects from 2025 and the approximate location of the unsolved murder on SR 167. Courtesy photos

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Recap of the Auburn area’s five murders in 2025

All murders in Auburn proper resulted in charges this year.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Stolen vehicle involved in crash | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Auburn Riverside’s Cameron Bain lets a yell after ending the game against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn’s top sports stories and photos of 2025

The 2025 year in review, on the field, pitch, inside the gym and everywhere in between.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

The flooded intersection of Auburn Way North and South 52nd Street on Thursday, Dec. 11. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Help applying for disaster assistance available at the Auburn library

Help applying will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 2, and Jan. 3, 1 p.m.…

On May 17, Auburn hosted the annual Petpalooza at Game Farm Park. The free event included the popular Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run, live entertainment, a petting zoo, a doggie stunt show and a chance to encounter some exotic pets. Photo courtesy City of Auburn

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Year in Review: Auburn’s top stories of 2025

Top 10 most-viewed stories of 2025 at www.auburn-reporter.com

Pacific Ballroom Dance has appointed Tigran Arakelyan as its new executive director. Courtesy photo

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Pacific Ballroom Dance appoints new executive director

Auburn-based Pacific Ballroom Dance has appointed Tigran Arakelyan as its new executive director.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Abandoned car found rolled over | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

This image illustrates the co-living housing type Auburn will allow in limited zoning designations in the city starting in 2026. Courtesy image

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Auburn to allow new co-living housing type to be built

Under a state mandate, the Auburn City Council this month opened the way to a lesser known form…

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Semi-truck driver caught in floodwaters | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Auburn murder case finally ends after 15 years in court system

Judge says ‘Justice has failed this family’ in 2010 killing.