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2 gas stations robbed | Auburn Police Blotter

Selections from the Auburn police log also include woman who had an AR-15 confiscated.

The Arcora Foundation’s SmileMobile is coming to Auburn. (Courtesy photo)

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SmileMobile dental clinic is coming to Auburn

Dental team will treat children, youth and adults in need.

First-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba is ready to go at Lumen Field. (Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing)

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Seahawks host mock game at Lumen Field | Preseason football 2023

“It’s great to get back in front of our fans in front of Lumen,” said QB Geno Smith.

Bryan Neyers worked at Glacier Park Elementary School (pictured here) for several years as a paraeducator, supervising kids at recess and in child care programs. Despite co-workers approaching school and district administrators about Neyers’ close relationships with students, Neyers continued working with kids. He now awaits trial on Sept. 5 on charges of molesting and raping young boys in his care. (Photo by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures)

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Tahoma School District ignored repeated warnings of ‘grooming-like behavior’

State education officials say case highlights need for more oversight of paraeducators.

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From left to right: mentor Ron Howell, resource navigator Adriane Karg, executive director De’Vonte’ Parson and COO Kechi Amaefule pose for a photo at the Pro Se Potential office in Federal Way.

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Former inmate helps King County youth unlock their potential

After a troubled start, De’Vonte’ Parson turned his life around and wants to do the same for others.

File photo: Debbie Christian and Leticia Brito of the Auburn Food Bank.

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Auburn Food Bank’s new home should be ready this fall

The food bank has been maxed out of capacity for many years, and the move will give it…

Pictured: Auburn City Councilmember Yolanda Trout-Manuel, left, listens to Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus at the recent council meeting. (Screenshot from YouTube)

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Auburn City Council members learn it’s a no-no to talk to city employees

The discussion queued up a back-and-forth between Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus and Councilmember Kate Baldwin that settled who…

Devin Bush in front, working on his hands with fellow linebacker Bobby Wagner. (Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing)

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Seahawks 2023 training camp under way at VMAC in Renton

For the second day in pads, the Hawks look to build on a great ‘22 season and prepare…

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Auto theft turns into shots fired | Auburn police blotter

Sample from the Auburn police log.

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Man injured in electric bike crash | Fire blotter

Between July 24 and July 30, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 324 calls for service, among…

These photos show bruises on Rainier Middle School players. (Courtesy of Auburn Police Department)

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Auburn baseball coach’s pitching drill leads to investigation

A parent contacted police and reported the coach for abuse of his child, a member of the Rainier…

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Auburn City Council 2023 primary results

Clinton Taylor and Hanan Amer lead their respective races.

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King County voters decide on Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy

If passed, Proposition 1 would authorize an additional six-year property tax levy.

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Auburn man dies nearly three weeks after freeway crash

A 59-year-old Auburn man died on July 31 as a result of a fatal single-vehicle collision in Tukwila…

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Candidate steals hammers; Kent marks 17th homicide in 2023 | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, a Federal Way City Council candidate was accused of stealing from a hardware store; and…

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See Ya Later Foundation hires Brian Williams

Williams served as the president of the Auburn Police Officers Association from 2000-2006.

Auburn Police Department Officer Jeffrey Nelson. File photo

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Nelson trial: Two sides clash over admission of evidence

Auburn police officer’s defense team accidentally submits folders containing “confidential and privileged information.”

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Police officer still on payroll while awaiting murder trial | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, an update on Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who is still on the city payroll…

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Brush blazes keep firefighters busy | Fire blotter

Firefighters responding to a house fire in Lakeland Hills found trees ablaze and flames flicking at the building.

Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County

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King County wants to rehire employees who were fired over vaccine

A total of 314 employees separated from King County as a result of the mandate, with eight retiring,…