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Don’t fool yourself: COVID’s tentacles are long enough to reach even you | Robert Whale

From March 2020 until recently, it seemed to me that COVID-19 always hit someone far off, the man…

Fire inflicted heavy damage to the second floor and roof of the 2-story apartment-and ground-floor retail building at 115 East Main Street beginning late on the night of Friday July 23 and continuing into early Saturday morning. The Valley Regional Fire Authority reports that all residents got out safely. Photo courtesy Auburn Police Department.

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Fire sweeps downtown Auburn apartment building, all residents out safely

Firefighters had to rescue two residents from the roof of an apartment building in downtown Auburn that burned…

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Traffic alerts now and upcoming in King County

As of 8:14 a.m. July 13, an earlier ramp blocking incident on SR 520 Westbound at 108th Avenue…

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Road buckling on I-90 | King County traffic update

As of Monday evening June 28 and continuing into Tuesday morning and afternoon, June 29, the Washington State…

Tree in the roadway June 28 blocks the right lane on westbound SR 18 just east of Tiger Mountain Rd. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

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Fallen tree on SR 18 | King County traffic update

As of Monday morning, June 28, Washington State Department of Transportation reported the following road obstructions:

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First large-scale, human composting facility in the world will open in Auburn

“It’s what nature meant us to do. We just do it faster.”

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Federal Way woman dies in collision with freight train in Auburn

A woman was killed when her car collided with a freight train in Auburn on Sunday night (Oct.…

Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision

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Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision

“Decision to close the National Archives in Seattle has far-reaching impacts across the Northwest.”

County seeks input on future garbage transfer station

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County seeks input on future garbage transfer station

Facility will offer recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste disposal for South King County.

King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019

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King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019

One night a year, volunteers spread out across Seattle and King County to count the homeless.

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City, Auburn police officer sued in federal court for ‘execution-style’ killing

Death of Isaiah Obet in 2017

Prosecutor says Onalaska man, killed, dismembered Auburn man

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Prosecutor says Onalaska man, killed, dismembered Auburn man

Witnesses at the Federal Way property, seeing a human arm or leg inside the container, became concerned about…

What’s the SCORE? Federal Way’s pending exit from co-ownership of jail prompts changes

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What’s the SCORE? Federal Way’s pending exit from co-ownership of jail prompts changes

The withdrawal, however, obligates Federal Way to issue bonds to pay off the 17% it still owes on…

Chris Vance has his doubts about the Republican party and where it is going. COURTESY PHOTO

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From chairman of WA Republicans to party pariah, Chris Vance explains why

‘Biggest shock of my adult life has been the Republican Party’s complete capitulation to Donald Trump.’

Authorities still putting together pieces of fatal gunfight at Auburn apartment

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Authorities still putting together pieces of fatal gunfight at Auburn apartment

The gunfight killed 20-year-old Noah Malik Nettles of Federal Way on June 28.

Auburn police continue to investigate fatal shooting of Federal Way man

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Auburn police continue to investigate fatal shooting of Federal Way man

The victim, Noah Malik Nettles, 20, a Federal Way resident, died at the scene.

Hitting its target in Auburn

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Hitting its target in Auburn

Federal Way natives open Orion Indoor Archery Range.

Jailbreak: Cities criticize Federal Way’s decision to leave SCORE

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Jailbreak: Cities criticize Federal Way’s decision to leave SCORE

Federal Way mayor responds sharply to criticism leveled at that decision by partner cities.

Six Democrats running for state office, including 30th Legislative District Senatorial candidate, Claire Wilson, standing, take turns at the mic at a forum in Auburn on Sept. 26. The Democrats who showed up for last week’s forum at the Aerospace Mechanics union hall were, from left: Victoria Mena; Mona Das; Wilson; Mike Pellicciotti; Pat Sullivan; and Debra Entenman. Robert Whale/Sound Publishing

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Democratic candidates have their say at Auburn forum

Republicans a no-show at Sept. 26 event.

Seniors peruse pot for pain

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Seniors peruse pot for pain

Discussion at the Evergreen Market on Monday covers how cannabis derivatives can relieve aches and pains