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WA officials respond to death of Charlie Kirk, political violence

Conservative activist was killed Sept. 10.

Black Diamond resident Andrew Baim being led out of the courtroom after the jury started deliberating his verdict. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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‘True accountability’ achieved: Baim guilty of murdering Nick Valison

A jury convicted him of running over a beloved Ravensdale resident with a stolen truck in 2023.

Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO

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Western states form vaccine alliance as Florida plans to end vaccine mandates

The Democratic governors of California, Oregon and Washington said Sept. 3 they are forming an alliance to coordinate…

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Woman sentenced for 2023 fatal hit-and-run in Federal Way

Receives just under 8 years after hitting a man on Pacific Highway South in a stolen truck.

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Man drowns at Renton park after allegedly evading officers

Officers responded Aug. 30 to a suspicious vehicle at Gene Coulon Beach Park; man jumped in Lake Washington

Some of dogs rescued from an Auburn duplex. Courtesy photos

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Auburn Valley Humane Society rescues 103 dogs, many chiweenies

What started as a recovery operation for 50 dogs has doubled.

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Over $9,000 paid out at Federal Way gun buyback

Some funds from the grant were left over, and the department is planning another lockbox giveaway.

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Man receives 13 years for 2024 Auburn drive-by shooting

Shooting at the Colonial Court Apartments left a man severely injured, but he survived.

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Homeless encampment at the Green River.

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Homelessness still rising in Washington, state data shows

Homelessness is still on the rise in Washington, but data collected by the state Department of Commerce shows…

All 7 panels of the White River Bridge were damaged, both horizontal & vertical components, when a large truck hit it on Aug. 18. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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Gov. Ferguson issues emergency proclamation on White River Bridge

Allows the state to seek federal reimbursement for bridge work that connects Buckley and Enumclaw

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Suspect arrested in fatal shooting at Federal Way apartment

Matthew Krutenat arrested Aug. 20 for investigation of killing a 43-year-old man at The Shores Apartments.

Gov. Bob Ferguson makes remarks during a press conference at the state Capitol in Olympia, on Aug. 19, responding to a letter he received the previous week from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, threatening to withhold federal funding if the state does not change its approach cooperating on federal immigration enforcement. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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WA ‘will not be bullied or intimidated,’ Ferguson tells Bondi

Governor responds to a letter from U.S. attorney general warning the state over its ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies.

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Fatal shooting at The Shores Apartments in Federal Way

On Aug. 18, a man was pronounced dead after he suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

Jeffrey Nelson, a former officer with the Auburn Police Department, receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Auburn Police Advisory Committee outlines changes

Residents meet with police brass once a month to hash out issues that have popped up, make suggestions

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Auburn Police seek suspect in Bigfoot Java armed robbery

Suspect reportedly held the baristas at gunpoint before stealing the tip jar and firing a shot into the…

Executive Director Minh-Duc Nguyen (center right) and Ron Choi (center) rely on the work of volunteers to keep Helping Link running. Photo by Drew Dotson/Sound Publishing

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Nonprofit helps local Vietnamese community thrive

Helping Link offers free support services and programs to the Vietnamese population in the area.

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Two die in collision on Auburn-Black Diamond Road

One of the cars caught fire at the scene, east of SR 18 and outside Auburn city limits

Road construction file photo. COURTESY PHOTO, WSDOT

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SR 18 to close over Tiger Mountain summit Aug. 15-18

Road maintenance and improvements between Interstate 90 and Issaquah-Hobart Road

The new Hawks Peak sports bar at the Snoqualmie Casino’s hotel displays local sports memorabilia, Aug. 8, 2025.

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Snoqualmie Casino cuts ribbon on long-awaited hotel | Photos

The hotel has a luxury spa, restaurants, gaming and more.

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Northbound I-5 will close this weekend in Seattle

Closure is from I-90 interchange to NE 45th Street.