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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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    $2.5 million in assistance available for flood damage
    By Reporter Staff • January 2, 2026 3:40 pm

    This comes after the governor’s disaster declaration.

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    The flooded intersection of Auburn Way North and South 52nd Street on Thursday, Dec. 11. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
    Post-flood resources for Auburn residents and businesses
    By Robert Whale • January 2, 2026 10:48 am

    City releases initial estimates of damage for residents and businesses.

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    Murder suspects from 2025 and the approximate location of the unsolved murder on SR 167. Courtesy photos
    Recap of the Auburn area’s five murders in...
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 2, 2026 6:30 am

    All murders in Auburn proper resulted in charges this year.

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    King County establishes emergency centers
    King County establishes emergency centers
    January 2, 2026 1:30 am

    King County establishes emergency centers

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    Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo
    Stolen vehicle involved in crash | Auburn police...
    By Reporter Staff • January 2, 2026 1:30 am

    From the Auburn police log.

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    The flooded intersection of Auburn Way North and South 52nd Street on Thursday, Dec. 11. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
    Help applying for disaster assistance available at the...
    By Reporter Staff • December 31, 2025 3:10 pm

    Help applying will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 2, and Jan. 3, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 3.

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    On May 17, Auburn hosted the annual Petpalooza at Game Farm Park. The free event included the popular Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run, live entertainment, a petting zoo, a doggie stunt show and a chance to encounter some exotic pets. Photo courtesy City of Auburn
    Year in Review: Auburn’s top stories of 2025
    By Reporter Staff • December 30, 2025 2:44 pm

    Top 10 most-viewed stories of 2025 at auburn-reporter.com

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    Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo
    Abandoned car found rolled over | Auburn police...
    By Reporter Staff • December 26, 2025 7:30 am

    From the Auburn police log.

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    This image illustrates the co-living housing type Auburn will allow in limited zoning designations in the city starting in 2026. Courtesy image
    Auburn to allow new co-living housing type to...
    By Robert Whale • December 25, 2025 7:30 am

    Under a state mandate, the Auburn City Council this month opened the way to a lesser known form of housing…

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    Courtesy of VRFA
    Semi-truck driver caught in floodwaters | Fire blotter
    December 24, 2025 12:07 pm

    From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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    Auburn murder case finally ends after 15 years...
    By Steve Hunter • December 23, 2025 4:48 pm

    Judge says ‘Justice has failed this family’ in 2010 killing.

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    The SR 167 bridge being worked on. Courtesy photos.
    All lanes of travel reopen on SR 167...
    By Reporter Staff • December 23, 2025 3:56 pm

    An over-height vehicle damaged the bridge in September.

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