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VRFA firefighters attack the fire that torched the old Cool’s Cafe in Pacific on Dec. 1. Courtesy photo/VRFA

Fire destroys former Cool’s Café in Pacific

Three fire departments respond to Dec. 1 blaze

VRFA firefighters attack the fire that torched the old Cool’s Cafe in Pacific on Dec. 1. Courtesy photo/VRFA
MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. Courtesy photo

Auburn hospital sees 50% increase in COVID cases

In past month, Auburn Medical Center’s average rises to 20 patients a day.

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. Courtesy photo
Fieldhouse House has reworked the former Sam’s Club at the Outlet Collection Mall into a mega sports-play-training complex. COURTESY PHOTO

FieldhouseUSA waiting on COVID-19 to fully open complex in Auburn

Multimillion-dollar facility located at site of former Sam’s Club.

Fieldhouse House has reworked the former Sam’s Club at the Outlet Collection Mall into a mega sports-play-training complex. COURTESY PHOTO
Jack Timmons pauses for a smoke next to his two giant smokers at Jack’s BBQ, which he opened Oct. 31 on West Valley Highway in Algona.

New restaurant in Algona serves up real Central Texas barbecue

Jack’s BBQ opens at former Royal Bear Pub location

Jack Timmons pauses for a smoke next to his two giant smokers at Jack’s BBQ, which he opened Oct. 31 on West Valley Highway in Algona.
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Red-light cameras may return to Auburn

City dropped program after losing money

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Auburn woman, 31, accused of fatal stabbing in Shoreline

Charged with second-degree murder of 25-year-old woman

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Auburn School District Superintendent Alan Spicciati. Courtesy photo

Students back in Auburn schools? ‘We are not there yet’

Auburn School District Superintendent Alan Spicciati wrote parents a letter to explain delay.

Auburn School District Superintendent Alan Spicciati. Courtesy photo
For 2020, the city has changed the traditional Veterans Day Parade to a veterans-vehicle-only procession. File photo

Auburn modifies annual Veterans Day Parade

Registration deadline is Oct. 19 for participants and spectators.

For 2020, the city has changed the traditional Veterans Day Parade to a veterans-vehicle-only procession. File photo
Couple captured in famous photo 67 years ago enjoying the good life in Auburn
Couple captured in famous photo 67 years ago enjoying the good life in Auburn
Kent Hay, Auburn’s Outreach Program Administrator, explores homeless encampments Sept. 14 in Auburn. Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
Kent Hay, Auburn’s Outreach Program Administrator, explores homeless encampments Sept. 14 in Auburn. Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
Auburn police in riot gear during a June 2, 2020, protest in the city’s downtown. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

Auburn forms a Police Advisory Committee

Police looking for residents keen to serve on committee

Auburn police in riot gear during a June 2, 2020, protest in the city’s downtown. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision

Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision

“Decision to close the National Archives in Seattle has far-reaching impacts across the Northwest.”

Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision
Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson. Courtesy photo

City of Auburn settles lawsuit over Isaiah Obet’s death for $1.25 million

Family calls for inquest into 2017 shooting by Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson.

Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson. Courtesy photo
Elaine Simons, former foster mother of Jesse Sarey, addresses a crowd outside the Maleng Regional Justice Center Monday morning, Aug. 24, moments after Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson was formally charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the May 31, 2019 shooting death of 26-year-old Sarey in front of a north Auburn convenience store. ROBERT WHALE/Auburn Reporter

Families, friends of Sarey, other shooting victims, respond to Auburn police officer’s charges

Group gathers outside Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent

Elaine Simons, former foster mother of Jesse Sarey, addresses a crowd outside the Maleng Regional Justice Center Monday morning, Aug. 24, moments after Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson was formally charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the May 31, 2019 shooting death of 26-year-old Sarey in front of a north Auburn convenience store. ROBERT WHALE/Auburn Reporter
Courtesy of King County                                Rendering of the future South County Recycling and Transfer Station.

New Algona transfer station to open in 2023

King County will replace facility built 53 years ago

Courtesy of King County                                Rendering of the future South County Recycling and Transfer Station.
Protesters of fatal police shootings rally at Auburn Justice Center

Protesters of fatal police shootings rally at Auburn Justice Center

Demands include for city of Auburn to cut its police budget by half

Protesters of fatal police shootings rally at Auburn Justice Center
Proposal targets illegal camping in Auburn

Proposal targets illegal camping in Auburn

Goal would also be to help the homeless find shelter and health services.

Proposal targets illegal camping in Auburn
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Auburn considers law to help protect tenants from eviction

Ordinance would give the city more enforcement power when governor’s eviction moratorium ends.

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King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019

King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019

One night a year, volunteers spread out across Seattle and King County to count the homeless. And on the cold, rainy night of Jan. 24,… Continue reading

King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019
Memorial for homicide victim Hiram Figueroa at Brannan Park, 1019 28th St. NE, Auburn. Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

Prosecutor charges suspected killer of Auburn man with second-degree murder

Hiram Figueroa was shot June 18 at Brannan Park during dispute.

Memorial for homicide victim Hiram Figueroa at Brannan Park, 1019 28th St. NE, Auburn. Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter