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King County libraries expand hours during this Summer

More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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State track and field action, plus a little softball | Podcast

This episode of Around the Sound Sports podcast features exclusive interviews with local coaches and athletes on sports…

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Auburn police seek suspect in fatal shooting

Auburn police reported that a man died in Auburn on May 30 as a result of a shooting.

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Frank Bannister, along with six other members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter, will honor fellow veterans who have passed or died in battle during ceremonies at Mountainview Cemetery and Veterans Memorial Park on Monday morning. Photo courtesy of Frank Bannister

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Retired Army lieutenant colonel rose up through the ranks, starting in the streets

Auburn area resident pays tribute to fellow comrades on Memorial Day.

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Nelson trial: Court denies use of tattoos, prior cases as evidence

Jeffrey Nelson of the Auburn Police Department is the first officer in Washington to face a murder charge…

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Student investigated for robbery | Auburn police blotter

Auburn police blotter.

Auburn Mountainview’s Lila McBee makes contact out front with a pitch against Evergreen. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Auburn softball district tournament roundup

All three high schools made the district tournament, but couldn’t make state.

Dr. Jessica Wall, an emergency room physician at Seattle Children’s Hospital, says drownings are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths for Washington children ages 1 to 4. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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‘A matter of moments’: County, local officials talk water safety tips

New life jackets for borrow are available at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way this summer.

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Candidates file for elected office in Auburn, Algona, Pacific

Primary election is Aug. 1. General election is Nov. 7.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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‘One-person crime wave’ sentenced for ghost gun and fentanyl | King County Crime Dive podcast

Also in this episode, a 17-year-old boy is injured while “surfing” on a vehicle.

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Prep baseball and softball playoff fever | Around the Sound Sports podcast

Lots of local voices featured in this episode for high schools in Federal Way, Renton, Auburn and Kent.

Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic

AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.

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Burmese exchange student charged in fatal crash on State Route 18

Driver reached speeds of 130 mph, according to Washington State Patrol.

Rob Swaim, director of athletics and activities for the Auburn School District, was recently selected by the Washington Secondary Schools Athletic Administrators Association as the District 3 Athletic Director of the Year. (Courtesy photo)

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Swaim selected as District 3 Athletic Director of the Year

Rob Swaim, director of athletics and activities for the Auburn School District, was recently selected by the Washington…

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Rainier Middle School coach/teacher under investigation

Auburn School District received a report from a parent regarding “actions taken by the Rainier Middle School baseball…

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Council ready to change Auburn mayor’s compensation and benefits

The Auburn City Council appears ready to move on a series of changes to city code that will…

Lucy Storm wows the crowd with her athletic prowess at last year’s Petpalooza festival at Game Farm Park. The festival returns to the park this Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Photo courtesy of Auburn Arts, Parks and Recreation.

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Petpalooza returns to Game Farm Park

On one special day of the year, the tailed and taloned, the spotted and brindled, the hoofed and…

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$100K smash and grab at jewelry store | Auburn police blotter

According to the public information log, $100,000 worth of jewelry was stolen in the incident.

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Medical examiner identifies woman killed near Auburn border

56-year-old woman died from a gunshot wound of the torso in May 9 shooting

Photographer Fred Thumbart’s work is on display at the Cheryl Sallee Gallery at Auburn City Hall from May 2 to July 6. Photo courtesy City of Auburn.

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Auburn Arts Commission presents the work of Fred Thumhart

The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Fred Thumhart…