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Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Local singer Iam Tongi competes in ‘American Idol’ grand finale

All that’s left is the 2023 grand finale, which premiers at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 21 (Pacific time).

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SUV collides with Auburn School District bus

A sport utility vehicle collided with an Auburn School District bus late on Friday morning, May 12.

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

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Baseball and soccer tournament clinchers | Around the Sound Sports podcast

Lots of local voices featured in this episode: Federal Way boys baseball clinches state tourney berth; Auburn Mountainview…

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Police bust couple behind massage businesses | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, a pair of King County residents have been charged with promoting prostitution and operating nearly…

The Green River, where a swimmer was swept away and drowned the summer of 2022. Image courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department.

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Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year

Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.

Nelson received a one-day suspension in 2015 for violating safety procedures and colliding with another officer’s vehicle while in pursuit of a suspect. (Auburn Public Records)

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Documents detail Auburn police officer’s troubled history

Jeffrey Nelson’s murder trial has been delayed multiple times.

Auburn Riverside starting pitcher freshman Kaden Morgan on the mound. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Auburn Riverside baseball is one win away from first state tournament berth since 2015

Ravens take down the Lions 11-3.

Auburn Riverside’s Danica Butler in the circle for the Ravens win. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Auburn Riverside softball wins 3rd straight title

Ravens knock off the Lions 12-2 to take the NPSL 3A title: ‘When we’re swinging well, we’re unstopable’

Carly Willis, owner of Antique Marketplace on Howard Road, has left the plywood up on her burglary-shattered window because she said it’s not worth fixing, given the numerous break-ins her business has suffered recently. Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter.

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Merchants and residents give Auburn leaders an earful about crime

Fed-up business owners and city residents brought their complaints to the Auburn City Council.

Sophomore Brynna Erdmann toes the slab for the Lions. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Two-way tango: Pitchers dominate in the circle and at the plate

Auburn Riverside, Auburn Mountainview and Liberty stars talk about being a ‘two-way player.’

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Auto theft and shooting near Game Farm Park | Auburn police blotter

Also, a suspect stabbed a victim at an apartment complex.

Riverside’s Daniel Hernandez (10) fights for possession and momentum. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Auburn Riverside boys soccer finishes second in NPSL

The Auburn Riverside boys soccer team finished in second place of the NPSL after a 2-2 draw against…

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

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Softball, baseball and soccer highlights | Around the Sound Sports podcast

In this episode of Around the Sound Sports, we dive into prep softball and baseball highlights as well…

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Woman found fatally shot near Kent, Auburn along South 277th Street

King County Sheriff’s Office reveals few details about early Tuesday, May 9 shooting

The King County Library System administration building in Issaquah. Photo courtesy KCLS

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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS

Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

Northwest

Local member of Proud Boys is convicted | Podcast

A Washington, D.C., jury convicted an Auburn man and three other Proud Boys members of a plot to…

A player pictured during Auburn Mountainview’s win over Foster on April 14. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

High school soccer playoffs preview for Auburn

Both teams open up competitions May 6.

Cody Esp in front of the mural she is painting on the building at East Main and 2 Auburn Way North. Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter.

Life

Artist turns ordinary bits of Auburn into eye-catchers

Cody Esp is one of many artists the who have brightened up downtown in recent years.

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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9

KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.

Meth recovered by the King County Sheriff’s Office. Courtesy photo

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Auburn responds to Legislature’s inaction on drug laws

At the May 1 council meeting, Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus explained what the state Legislature’s failure to agree…