Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington
After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme and if...
US Marshals alert public of fraudulent court order scams
Warning comes from Seattle-based Western District of Washington
Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up
Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers
Recap of the Auburn area’s five murders in 2025
All murders in Auburn proper resulted in charges this year.
King County establishes emergency centers
King County establishes emergency centers
Auburn’s top sports stories and photos of 2025
The 2025 year in review, on the field, pitch, inside the gym and everywhere in between.
New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan....
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.
Help applying for disaster assistance available at the Auburn library
Help applying will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 2, and Jan. 3, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 3.
Year in Review: Auburn’s top stories of 2025
Top 10 most-viewed stories of 2025 at auburn-reporter.com
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Semi-truck driver caught in floodwaters | Fire blotter
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Abandoned car found rolled over | Auburn police blotter
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Auburn to allow new co-living housing type to be built
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Auburn murder case finally ends after 15 years in court...
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All lanes of travel reopen on SR 167 bridge in...
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Floods lead to shortage in local blood bank supply
King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.
BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union
When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion
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New ‘storefront’ opens for Junior Achievement students
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Voters choose Sea Axe for a night out
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Zola’s Cafe wins double for Best of Auburn
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Third Dimension Salon wins 3rd Best of Auburn prize
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Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations
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Auburn to revise rules for opening home-based businesses
Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night
The Seahawks rallied in one of the most impressive comebacks in franchise history. Here’s what stands out.
Auburn boys basketball breezes past Kentridge
Trojans hold Kentridge to 54 points, fewest all season, while Daniel Johnson scores 31 points.
Pacific Ballroom Dance appoints new executive director
Auburn-based Pacific Ballroom Dance has appointed Tigran Arakelyan as its new executive director.
Where to go ice skating in King County
Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you will likely…
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Live Fully. Age Fearlessly
Grateful to have so many fine people in my life...
I have much to be grateful for what’s happened in the past year as I continue to struggle with terminal…
A couple of wishes as we start another year |...
As I’ve said before in this column, I am not much into making new year’s resolutions.
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Christmas memories that still make my eyes light up |...
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Grateful for nurses because they keep us alive | Whale’s...
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Thoughts on healthy criticism in the United States | Whale’s...
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Here is why I rank Thanksgiving the best of holidays...
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Searching for truth in a world of manipulation | Whale’s...
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Thoughts on election night in Auburn and beyond | Whale’s...
Tenants’ rights and resources following floods
Washington state law has protections for tenants.
Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.
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Army Corps assists King County with Green River levee breach
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Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding
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WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge
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Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
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Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
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Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive
