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    News <p>Gary Ichinaga, a volunteer fixer at the South King Tool Library, works on a microwave during last week’s repair cafe, an event in which locals can get help repairing their stuff rather than throwing it away. Photo by Bruce Honda.</p>

    South King Tool Library will open second branch thanks to grant

    The South King Tool Library in Federal Way will open a second branch in the South King County area thanks...

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    By Alex Bruell • March 18, 2023 1:30 am
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    Stabbing, vehicle prowls and a drive-by | Auburn police blotter

    By Benjamin Leung
    News Darren Jones, owner of the AgriShop Ace Hardware in Auburn, checks out wrought iron fencing on the perimeter of the property. (Photo by Ben Leung/Auburn Reporter)

    Auburn business owners deter crime with a few design tricks

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    Auburn settles with contractor over construction delays
    By Robert Whale • March 17, 2023 5:30 am

    The City of Auburn has agreed to pay a construction contractor $304,261 to settle a claim the contractor filed against…

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    Former Green River College President Rich Rutkowski was a man of singular vision, friends say, as well as a renaissance man with broad knowledge of many fields, including fishing. (Photo courtesy of Tawnya McLavey/Green River College)
    Green River College celebrates legacy of Rich Rutkowski
    By Robert Whale • March 15, 2023 4:30 pm

    A renaissance man of seemingly infinite interests, a skilled photographer, a master of craps strategy, an avid fisherman, a friend,…

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.
    Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for...
    By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • March 14, 2023 4:43 pm

    OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.

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    Student brings gun to Auburn Riverside High School
    By Benjamin Leung • March 10, 2023 3:40 pm

    Auburn police arrested a 15-year-old Auburn Riverside High School student on March 7 after the student brought a handgun to…

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    Auburn City Council approves money for affordable housing
    By Robert Whale • March 11, 2023 5:30 am

    On March 6, the Auburn City Council authorized allocation of $293,789.54 from the city’s contribution to the South King Housing…

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    Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)
    First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 10, 2023 12:30 pm

    The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.

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    Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)
    House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons...
    By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • March 9, 2023 12:36 pm

    Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for it.

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    Law enforcement officials investigate the scene of a fatal shooting near a freeway ramp in Federal Way on May 4, 2022. (File photo courtesy of South Sound News)
    Investigation of deputy-involved shooting death goes on and...
    By Benjamin Leung • March 9, 2023 12:23 pm

    In the ten months following the May 4, 2022, shooting death of Cicero Sanchez, 31, on South 317th Street and…

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    Screenshot from King County TV
    State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment,...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 7, 2023 4:27 pm

    On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some of what…

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    Gang member arrested, drugs seized | Auburn police...
    By Benjamin Leung • March 7, 2023 2:00 pm

    Felony firearm possession

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    Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Gov. Jay Inslee. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)
    In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO,...
    By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • March 7, 2023 10:30 am

    Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature on Monday.

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    For sale sign hanging in front of house
    Washington needs more than 1 million homes in...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 4, 2023 1:30 pm

    Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well.

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    An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery
    WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of...
    By Reporter Staff • March 3, 2023 2:42 pm

    An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.

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    Brown areas indicate where shellfish harvesting is closed due to pollution. (Screenshot from Washington Shellfish Safety Map)
    DOH awards $5.5M to improve Puget Sound shellfish...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 3, 2023 10:50 am

    $455,000 was earmarked to improve the health of shellfish beds in Poverty Bay.

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    File photo, Black Press
    Masking requirements in healthcare, other facilities to end...
    By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@soundpublishing.com • March 3, 2023 10:00 am

    DOH still recommends masks for patients, healthcare providers, and visitors in healthcare settings.

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    Firefighters deliver baby in parking lot | Fire blotter
    Firefighters deliver baby in parking lot | Fire...
    March 3, 2023 1:30 am

    Between Feb. 20 and Feb. 26, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 274 calls for service, among them the…

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    Man shot while trying to steal vehicle in...
    By Benjamin Leung • March 2, 2023 4:10 pm

    Shooting

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    Random assault of a customer | Auburn police...
    By Benjamin Leung • March 2, 2023 4:05 pm

    Random assault

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    The Muckleshoot Tribe on Feb. 22 became the Seattle Kraken’s first-ever jersey patch partner, and the first tribe to hold this honor in the National Hockey League. Photo courtesy Seattle Kraken and NHL.
    Seattle Kraken partners with Muckleshoot Tribe
    By Reporter Staff • March 1, 2023 6:30 am

    The Seattle Kraken, Climate Pledge Arena and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe announced a multi-year partnership Feb. 22, making the Tribe…

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    State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
    Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer...
    By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • March 1, 2023 1:30 am

    And a comprehensive remaking of state’s approach to drug possession advances toward action in the Senate.

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