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    News <p>Esposito’s mug shot from the Washington State Department of Corrections. Courtesy photo.</p>

    Man sentenced to over 10 years for Auburn bank robbery

    The defendant had multiple felonies on his criminal record.

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    By Joshua Solorzano • January 28, 2026 1:20 pm
    News Washington State Patrol press memo. Screenshot.

    Covington man suspected of DUI in Renton crash

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    Auburn rolls out more traffic safety cameras

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    Sen. Patty Murray adresses a crowd of dignitaries at Howard Hanson Dam about the $190 million she has secured for an important fish passage project and to protect against flooding at the dam. Courtesy photo
    Sen. Patty Murray secures $190 million for Howard...
    By Reporter Staff • January 23, 2026 11:30 am

    U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke at a press conference downstream of the…

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    Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo
    Man assaults wife at casino | Auburn police...
    By Reporter Staff • January 22, 2026 5:30 pm

    From the Auburn police log.

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    Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol
    Auburn woman hurt in alleged intoxicated driver crash
    By Reporter Staff • January 19, 2026 11:22 am

    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.
    Federal Way man sentenced for Auburn burglary turned...
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 17, 2026 11:30 am

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

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PJ Langu in court and a photo of Tevin Kamau.
    Pacific man given 20 years for 2023 Federal...
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 17, 2026 1:30 am

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

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    Fire blotter: Vehicle crashes into building
    By Reporter Staff • January 16, 2026 8:30 am

    From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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    Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus delivered the 2025 State of the City address at the Muckleshoot Casino on Feb. 26. Courtesy photo
    Mayor’s State of the City address is Feb....
    By Reporter Staff • January 17, 2026 8:30 am

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

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    Wanted person arrested | Auburn police blotter
    By Reporter Staff • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    From the Auburn police log.

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    Auburn revises legislative wish list ahead of session
    By Robert Whale • January 15, 2026 11:30 am

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

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    Photos of Daniel Lopez. Courtesy of King County Superior Court
    Federal Way man sentenced for kidnapping woman from...
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 15, 2026 10:40 am

    The kidnapping occurred over an alleged cocaine deal.

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    Robbery suspects from the Jan. 10 incident. Courtesy photos
    Auburn police searching for robbery suspects
    By Reporter Staff • January 14, 2026 2:55 pm

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

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    Auburn police with Ruby. Courtesy photo.
    Auburn police detain goat that tried to enter...
    By Reporter Staff • January 14, 2026 12:18 pm

    The goat was detained, but not charged.

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    The Chevron station at 5148 Auburn Way N., Auburn, as seen on Thursday, Dec. 11. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
    City leaders recognize flood response in Auburn and...
    By Robert Whale • January 9, 2026 4:30 pm

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

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    Courtesy of VRFA
    Fire blotter: Man falls in deep well of...
    January 9, 2026 3:30 pm

    From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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    Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo
    Aircraft stolen | Auburn police blotter
    By Reporter Staff • January 9, 2026 11:30 am

    From the Auburn police log.

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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
    Yolanda Trout-Manuel recognized for service, leadership
    By Robert Whale • January 9, 2026 1:30 am

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

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    Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol
    Auburn man dies in crash on I-90
    By Reporter Staff • January 8, 2026 4:12 pm

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

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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. File photo
    Suspects enter pleas for 2023 Auburn burglary turned...
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 8, 2026 1:30 pm

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

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    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.
    City attorney swears Auburn City Council members into...
    By Robert Whale • January 8, 2026 11:42 am

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

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    A screenshot of the press memo.
    Auburn man crashes into 80-year-old woman
    By Reporter Staff • January 7, 2026 4:30 pm

    Drugs and alcohol were allegedly involved.

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