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Auburn Police Department hires former TV reporter as spokesperson

First civilian public information officer

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:

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. File photo

Northwest

Auburn man charged with threatening to kill Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan

Reportedly made phone call April 27

Safeway at 101 Auburn Way South. FILE PHOTO

Business

Auburn debates hazard pay ordinance for grocery workers, delays vote

City Council study session planned for May 10

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Business

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.”

Grocery store staff are working hard to keep the shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic. File photo

Business

Auburn to consider hazard pay for grocery workers at large stores

Seattle, Burien among cities that adopted pay hike due to COVID-19

Cindi Blansfield, Auburn School District’s Associate Superintendent for Business and Operations, describes measures the school district has taken to ensure the safety of students and teachers before schools began hybrid learning Wednesday, March 3. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter.

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Safety measures in place for Auburn students in hybrid learning

In-person learning began March 3 for kindergarten through 5th grade

An airport developer looks to add to the Auburn Municipal Airport 17 general aviation hangars and six box hangars that will house multimillion-dollar aircraft and aviation-related businesses. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter

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Hangar expansion and more ahead for Auburn airport

If approved, private development would bring tax revenue to the city.

The faces of Amy Goodner’s fourth-grade online classroom at Alpac Elementary School. COURTESY PHOTO, Auburn School District

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Auburn school superintendent optimistic about hybrid learning starting in February

Classes to be split in half

Photo courtesy of Valley Regional Fire Authority

Business

Fire damages East Main business complex in Auburn

Site is home to Athens Pizza, Nail Master Too, Cascade Chiropractic and Salon Focus.

Photo courtesy of Downtown Auburn Cooperative Main

Business

Auburn to consider adopting B&O tax

City Council could vote on measure in early 2021

VRFA firefighters attack the fire that torched the old Cool’s Cafe in Pacific on Dec. 1. Courtesy photo/VRFA

Business

Fire destroys former Cool’s Café in Pacific

Three fire departments respond to Dec. 1 blaze

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. Courtesy photo

Northwest

Auburn hospital sees 50% increase in COVID cases

In past month, Auburn Medical Center’s average rises to 20 patients a day.

Fieldhouse House has reworked the former Sam’s Club at the Outlet Collection Mall into a mega sports-play-training complex. COURTESY PHOTO

Sports

FieldhouseUSA waiting on COVID-19 to fully open complex in Auburn

Multimillion-dollar facility located at site of former Sam’s Club.

Jack Timmons pauses for a smoke next to his two giant smokers at Jack’s BBQ, which he opened Oct. 31 on West Valley Highway in Algona.

Business

New restaurant in Algona serves up real Central Texas barbecue

Jack’s BBQ opens at former Royal Bear Pub location

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Red-light cameras may return to Auburn

City dropped program after losing money

File photo

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Auburn woman, 31, accused of fatal stabbing in Shoreline

Charged with second-degree murder of 25-year-old woman

Auburn School District Superintendent Alan Spicciati. Courtesy photo

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Students back in Auburn schools? ‘We are not there yet’

Auburn School District Superintendent Alan Spicciati wrote parents a letter to explain delay.

For 2020, the city has changed the traditional Veterans Day Parade to a veterans-vehicle-only procession. File photo

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Auburn modifies annual Veterans Day Parade

Registration deadline is Oct. 19 for participants and spectators.

Couple captured in famous photo 67 years ago enjoying the good life in Auburn

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Couple captured in famous photo 67 years ago enjoying the good life in Auburn

The story of when Robert met Willa.