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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.

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Detectives searching for witnesses to SR 18 shooting near Federal Way

On Aug. 6, it was reported that a black or silver Honda fired at a silver Toyota Corolla.

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Auburn woman sentenced for crash that killed her 12-year-old child

The Enumclaw crash, where the vehicle traveled almost 700 feet, left her child dead at the scene.

Former Mercer Island High School teacher Chris Twombley poses with a pair of awards for the school’s student newspaper in March 2019. This photo was posted on the school district’s Facebook page. Courtesy photo

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Mercer Island kept quiet teacher’s alleged sexual misconduct

High school teacher Gary “Chris” Twombley put on administrative leave in December 2023 by district

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Auburn School District to put bond and levy on Nov. 4 ballot

One focuses on construction, while the other targets safety and technology.

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Woman, 28, charged with vehicular homicide in Auburn crash

It’s alleged that Auburn woman ran a red light and crashed at a high speed in June 30…

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Man sentenced for January 2023 Auburn murder

He received nearly 16 years in prison while his codefendant awaits trial.

A firearms found inside Lopez-Rodriguez’s car. From court documents

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Renton man sentenced for drug trafficking

He was supposed to turn himself in and received an additional five years when stopped with drugs.

The Apple Massage location in May 2023. File photo

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Woman running illegal Federal Way massage parlor sentenced

She now runs a coffee shop at Federal Way mall.

Rev. Katie Klosterman leads the congregation at Browns Point United Methodist and Rev. Karen Yokota-Love lives in Federal Way, but leads the Blaine Memorial Methodist Church in Seattle. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Faith leaders stand up for Federal Way immigrant community

The threat of deportation or detention further complicates the journey toward citizenship.

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Man charged with assault for May 2024 Auburn shooting

There were over 90 rounds fired during the shooting at Isaac Evans Park.

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities. (File photo)

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WA congressman riffs on national security in the Trump era

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, likened the president’s approach to drunk…

Left to right: Photos of Altyn Grinnell Stevens from his obituary and GoFundMe post.

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Federal Way man sentenced for crash that killed Kent baby

The defendant received a two-and-a-half-year sentence, in the middle of the sentencing range.

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New Washington state laws that took effect July 27

Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.

Photos of A.M.G., Moore and Ray. (Courtesy of GoFundMe)

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Man charged in Renton triple homicide that included child

He is accused of shooting his girlfriend, her 9-year-old daughter and his girlfriend’s sister.