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Schrier speaks in support of vaccines and against RFK Jr.

8th District Congresswoman holds press conference in Washington, D.C., to oppose nomination

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Mediterranean Gyro Grill owner Jay Barbour, right, and his restaurant manager pictured at the Taste of Federal Way in 2019. File photo

Federal Way business owner awarded $14.9 million from shooting

Tacoma City Council approves payment after officer returned gun to road rage shooter

Mediterranean Gyro Grill owner Jay Barbour, right, and his restaurant manager pictured at the Taste of Federal Way in 2019. File photo
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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

New Washington state laws taking effect in Jan. 2025

New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs to people possibly exposed to HIV. These… Continue reading

  • Jan 1, 2025
  • By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero and Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Photo courtesy of Soak & Sage

Take the (hot or cold) plunge in Renton at Soak & Sage

A spa that offers massages, facials, hot soaks, cold plunges and even a sweat lodge

Photo courtesy of Soak & Sage
Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St. in Federal Way. File Photo

Auburn Police to receive money for investigative equipment

Funds come from state settlement with Federal Way Discount Guns

Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St. in Federal Way. File Photo
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Hyatt Regency hotel in Renton sold amid bankruptcy, lawsuit

Dozens of Chinese citizens invested in the hotel through the EB-5 program

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Mount Rainier National Park has around 2 million visitors a year. Image courtesy the National Park Service

The mountain is out and it tells cold deadly tales

Data shows that since 2007, Mount Rainier has become the second most dangerous National Park in the winter.

Mount Rainier National Park has around 2 million visitors a year. Image courtesy the National Park Service
Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Auburn Reporter
Jeffrey Nelson, at his hearing Dec. 20, listening to the judge decide whether there will be a new trial and judge recusal.

Judge denies retrial for ex-Auburn police officer convicted of murder

Judge Phelps said that Jeffrey Nelson’s arguments were not persuasive; sentencing set for Jan 23, 2025.

Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Auburn Reporter
Jeffrey Nelson, at his hearing Dec. 20, listening to the judge decide whether there will be a new trial and judge recusal.
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Federal judge sentences bikini barista chain owner for tax evasion

LadyBug Espresso has locations in Kent, Auburn, Renton and other cities; failed to report $6M in revenue

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A northern giant hornet seen on an apple. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Agriculture)

Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in WA have been eradicated

The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three years without confirmed detections, state and federal… Continue reading

  • Dec 21, 2024
  • By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State Standard
A northern giant hornet seen on an apple. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Agriculture)
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Second suspect arrested in Federal Way IHOP shooting death of 2-year-old

His DNA was reportedly found in the vehicle, and he is thought to be the driver.

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Antique Marketplace in Auburn loses nearly $10,000 from theft

SEE THE VIDEO: The pair who allegedly carried out the theft had a toddler whom they used as a distraction.

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King County District Court (pictured left to right): Judge Raul Martinez, Judge Corinna Harn, Judge Lisa Paglisotti, Judge Fa’amomoi Masaniai, Judge Kristin Shotwell, Judge Rebecca C. Robertson, Judge Peter Peaquin, Judge Jill Klinge, Judge Lisa O’Toole, Judge Kevin Peck, Judge Matthew York, Judge Leah Taguba, Judge Brian Todd, Judge Elizabeth D. Stephenson, Judge Kuljinder Dhillon, Judge Marcus Naylor, Judge Karama H. Hawkins, Judge Nathaniel Green. COURTESY PHOTO

Should Auburn restart its own municipal court?

City leaders are examining the cost and logistics behind current contract with King County.

King County District Court (pictured left to right): Judge Raul Martinez, Judge Corinna Harn, Judge Lisa Paglisotti, Judge Fa’amomoi Masaniai, Judge Kristin Shotwell, Judge Rebecca C. Robertson, Judge Peter Peaquin, Judge Jill Klinge, Judge Lisa O’Toole, Judge Kevin Peck, Judge Matthew York, Judge Leah Taguba, Judge Brian Todd, Judge Elizabeth D. Stephenson, Judge Kuljinder Dhillon, Judge Marcus Naylor, Judge Karama H. Hawkins, Judge Nathaniel Green. COURTESY PHOTO
Photos of Antonio Garcia-Fonseca. Courtesy of GoFundMe.

Federal Way man who shot teen in 2021 pleads guilty to manslaughter

The state recommends a sentence of nine years, six months

Photos of Antonio Garcia-Fonseca. Courtesy of GoFundMe.
Several alternatives are being considered for the next stage of the link light rail linking Federal Way to the Tacoma Dome. These alternatives compare the possibilities for the segment of this section between Federal Way and Fife. Graphic provided by Sound Transit.

Public input sought for Federal Way to Tacoma Dome light rail route

Five options include routes along Interstate 5 or State Route 99. Public comment is open until Feb. 10, 2025.

Several alternatives are being considered for the next stage of the link light rail linking Federal Way to the Tacoma Dome. These alternatives compare the possibilities for the segment of this section between Federal Way and Fife. Graphic provided by Sound Transit.
Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

24 chihuahuas seized from a Renton home

Many of the dogs were injured, and the home was dirty.

Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.
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Glenfield Watkins.

Sexual assault victims file claims against Federal Way school district

The claims stem from former teacher Glenfield Watkins assault on student at Totem Middle School.

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Glenfield Watkins.
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Auburn man charged with vehicular homicide in FW crash

Documents state his blood alcohol content was 0.132.

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Screenshot of the lawsuit.

Lawsuit dismissed against Federal Way lawyer accused of fraud

The judge granted her motion to dismiss with prejudice, meaning the case is permanently dismissed

Screenshot of the lawsuit.