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Ballot measure for King County Crisis Care Levy. File photo

$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot

King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.

Ballot measure for King County Crisis Care Levy. File photo
Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

Auburn single-vehicle crash kills one, critically injures three

GMC Denali crashes into home early Wednesday morning in the 4000 block of Auburn Way South

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo
Aarav Pillay, a sixth-grader at Kent Laboratory Academy, drew this winner poster for the Washington Poison Center. Courtesy image

Kent student’s Mr. Yuk poster is a winner

Over 70 Washington students in kindergarten through 6th grade submitted posters showing how Mr. Yuk and the Washington Poison Center help keep everyone safe from… Continue reading

Aarav Pillay, a sixth-grader at Kent Laboratory Academy, drew this winner poster for the Washington Poison Center. Courtesy image
Courtesy Photo, WIld Waves Theme and Water Park

Wild Waves in Federal Way seeks to fill 700 positions for summer season

Hiring event set for Tuesday, March 14 at WorkSource in Tacoma; can also apply online

Courtesy Photo, WIld Waves Theme and Water Park
An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery

WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot

An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot. Washington’s Lottery announced on March 3 that Becky Bell, a supply chain analyst for the… Continue reading

An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery
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Seattle Kraken partners with Auburn-based Muckleshoot Tribe

NHL team will wear Muckleshoot Indian Tribe patch on jerseys next season

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Powerball $754 million winner bought ticket at Auburn Fred Meyer

Winner has not yet come forward; fifth largest payout in game’s history

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Eye care product linked to antibiotic-resistant infections

Washington State Department of Health and CDC encourage residents to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears.

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Emerald Downs in Auburn releases 2023 stakes schedule

Purses worth $1.24 million scheduled for 23 featured races; season runs May 6 to Sept. 17

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City of Federal Way to exchange guns for gift cards

Federal Way Police event Feb. 4 aims to reduce firearm-related casualties.

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Registration open for Black and Brown Male Summit at Highline College

Registration deadline Nov. 11 for the Nov. 19 free event in Des Moines

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Kent Police sergeant awarded international ‘40 Under 40’ honor

Sgt. Eric Tung has served with the Kent Police Department for 15 years.

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Jesse Johnson

Jesse Johnson appointed to Highline College Board of Trustees

Johnson, of Federal Way, currently finishing term as state representative

Jesse Johnson
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Man killed by police at Federal Way Transit Center

Incident Feb. 4 started on bus; man armed with knife reportedly charged at officers

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Sound Publishing to host King County prosecutor candidate forum Sept. 28

The event is free and open to the public at Carco Theatre in Renton, hosted in partnership with the Renton Chamber of Commerce.

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Dozens of people flocked to Steel Lake to enjoy, and escape, the record temperatures on June 28, 2021. Photo by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

Steel Lake in Federal Way closed due to raw sewage release

People should avoid swimming, wading and any other water-related activities at the park

Dozens of people flocked to Steel Lake to enjoy, and escape, the record temperatures on June 28, 2021. Photo by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
Patti Cole-Tindall (Courtesy of King County)

Patti Cole-Tindall is officially confirmed as the new King County Sheriff

After serving as the interim sheriff since January, the King County Council unanimously voted to confirm Patti Cole-Tindall as the new King County Sheriff on… Continue reading

Patti Cole-Tindall (Courtesy of King County)
Diane Renee Erdmann and Bernard Ross Hansen. Photos courtesy of FBI

FBI arrests Auburn couple after 11-day manhunt

The couple was previously convicted for fraud and skipped sentencing on April 29.

Diane Renee Erdmann and Bernard Ross Hansen. Photos courtesy of FBI
School supplies. Stock image.

Auburn School District to provide all school supplies

The goal is to increase equity and reduce strain on families.

School supplies. Stock image.
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Emerald Downs to hike purses another 10% for 2022 season

Track management expects more fans at Auburn track

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