Flames burst out of the roof of Max House Apartments on July 24, 2021. Photo courtesy of the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Downtown Auburn fire causes millions in damage

Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the July 24 fire.

An Axon body-worn police camera. Photo courtesy of Axon.

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Auburn Police officers will get body cameras

The ordinance is supposed to create a more transparent, accountable police force.

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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations are rising in Washington

Data suggests the vaccine is effective in preventing hospitalization for COVID-19

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Condo prices in South King County surge during pandemic

The value of condominiums in King County increased during the pandemic, with the largest increase in value in…

Elaine Simons, former foster mother of Jesse Sarey, addresses a crowd outside the Maleng Regional Justice Center on Aug. 24, 2020, moments after Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson was formally charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the May 31, 2019, shooting death of 26-year-old Sarey in front of a north Auburn convenience store. File photo

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Supreme Court rules officers can be compelled to testify about killings

In a joint lawsuit against King County, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in favor of the families…

The exterior of the Clarion Hotel located on B Street behind the municipal airport in Auburn. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Auburn Reporter

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King County purchases Auburn hotel to house homeless

The $11.8 million building will be used in the Health Through Housing program

An Axon body-worn police camera. COURTESY PHOTO, Axon

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Auburn City Council discusses body-worn cameras for police

Taser company pitches package for cameras and virtual reality training.

Eviction notice letter pasted on front door of house. File photo

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King County Council passes tenant protections

Tenants in unincorporated King County won new rights after the King County Council voted to pass ordinance 2021-0131…

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King County lifts mask mandate as 70% of residents are fully vaccinated

King County’s public health department announced June 29 that the mask mandate has been lifted as 70% of…

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Auburn, Kent hit hardest by high temperatures, says heat mapping project

King County released the results of a new heat mapping project showing Auburn and Kent are disproportionately affected…

Gov. Jay Inslee (center) gives a speech on the importance of getting vaccinated and to spread awareness of the state's efforts to vaccinate all Washingtonians during his visit to the Auburn vaccine clinic on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Auburn Reporter

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Gov. Inslee visits Auburn vaccine clinic

Continues to encourage people to get vaccinated

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Tips for staying safe during Washington’s heat wave

The Puget Sound region could see record breaking temperatures this week as a heat wave hits Washington.