News <p>The Auburn City Council this week approved the conceptual design for “The Gathering Tree,” and the benches leading to it for the first-ever park in downtown Auburn. Courtesy image</p>

Plans move forward for art project in downtown Auburn

On Feb. 2, the Auburn City Council authorized Mayor Nancy Backus to approve the conceptual design of The Gathering Tree,...

By Robert Whale • February 5, 2026 4:40 pm


Extra DUI patrols set for Super Bowl weekend in King...

More police to be out Feb. 6-8

By Steve Hunter • February 3, 2026 2:57 pm
State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit

The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • January 29, 2026 10:15 am
Man found guilty of robbing multiple people in King County

2-hour carjacking spree in 2022 covered Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle and ended in Renton

By Joshua Solorzano • February 5, 2026 4:37 pm
Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000...

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving

February 3, 2026 1:20 pm
Mariners name Auburn Riverside grad Michael Rucker non-roster invitee

Pitcher did not play affiliated baseball in 2025, but has new chance with Seattle.

By Benjamin Ray • February 2, 2026 11:30 am
Senator secures $1.75 million for sexual assault survivors in King...

Money will help King County Sexual Assault Resource Center.

By Bailey Josie • January 30, 2026 6:30 am

Auburn choir students set their sights on Disneyland trip

“Let’s try it again,” said Ryan Hutchison, aka, “Mr. Hutch,” queuing up for the umpteenth time Tuesday morning a recording…

By Robert Whale • January 23, 2026 7:00 am
Pacific Ballroom Dance appoints new executive director

Auburn-based Pacific Ballroom Dance has appointed Tigran Arakelyan as its new executive director.

By Reporter Staff • December 26, 2025 11:30 am
With donation drop off locations all across King County it’s easy to support your neighbors this holiday season. For those unable to visit a drop box, financial contributions provide steady support for counseling, recovery, housing and community education programs. Sponsored
December 15, 2025 6:00 am
A new report on South King County’s healthcare landscape shows a sector that uniquely combines stable demand, high-wage employment and community impact. Courtesy Federal Way Chamber of Commerce Sponsored
July 28, 2025 6:00 am
Don’t miss Valley Cities National Night Out event in Auburn on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care. Sponsored
July 21, 2025 6:00 am
Across their six vibrant senior living communities in the Puget Sound region, the GenCare team is flipping the script on aging. Courtesy GenCare Sponsored
July 7, 2025 6:00 am
Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers…

By Cassie Diamond, WNPA Foundation • January 28, 2026 9:18 am
King County honors budget director for distinguished service

The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth county employee…

By Drew Dotson • January 27, 2026 8:40 am