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Auburn Municipal Airport, which began in 1969, is one of the busiest of its kind in the state and region. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Sen. Cantwell announces FAA will provide $2.8 million for runway extension at Auburn Municipal Airport

The Auburn Municipal Airport is about to receive $2,858,343 from the Federal Aviation Administration for its long-in-the-planning runway extension project. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA),… Continue reading

Auburn Municipal Airport, which began in 1969, is one of the busiest of its kind in the state and region. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
Chris Vance has his doubts about the Republican party and where it is going. COURTESY PHOTO
Politics

From chairman of WA Republicans to party pariah, Chris Vance explains why

‘Biggest shock of my adult life has been the Republican Party’s complete capitulation to Donald Trump.’

Chris Vance has his doubts about the Republican party and where it is going. COURTESY PHOTO
Teen found in Green River near Auburn is homicide victim | Update

Teen found in Green River near Auburn is homicide victim | Update

16-year-old boy attended Mount Rainier High School in Des Moines

Teen found in Green River near Auburn is homicide victim | Update
Muckleshoot Tribe breaks ground on 18-story, 400-room, luxury hotel tower | UPDATE

Muckleshoot Tribe breaks ground on 18-story, 400-room, luxury hotel tower | UPDATE

When finished, it will be the largest of its kind in the state

Muckleshoot Tribe breaks ground on 18-story, 400-room, luxury hotel tower | UPDATE
Muckleshoot Tribe breaks ground in Auburn on 18-story, 400-room, luxury hotel

Muckleshoot Tribe breaks ground in Auburn on 18-story, 400-room, luxury hotel

When finished, it will be the largest of its kind in the state

Muckleshoot Tribe breaks ground in Auburn on 18-story, 400-room, luxury hotel
FBI alleges Auburn man was the ringleader behind multi-million dollar theft ring
ILLEGAL ACTIVITY TOOK $10 MILLION OVER 6 YEARS

FBI alleges Auburn man was the ringleader behind multi-million dollar theft ring

Authorities: shoplifters, drug addicts, drug users and Amazon delivery drivers part of operation

FBI alleges Auburn man was the ringleader behind multi-million dollar theft ring
Pacific Raceways on track to improve, grow

Pacific Raceways on track to improve, grow

Facility’s $25 million expansion plan includes Pacific Motorsports Park, garages and the Pacific Innovation Center

Pacific Raceways on track to improve, grow
New player pursues property on Auburn’s north end

New player pursues property on Auburn’s north end

Old Valley 6 Drive-In Theaters site attracts buyer with a development proposal – and a big ask of the city

New player pursues property on Auburn’s north end
Leaving proud and grateful

Leaving proud and grateful

Fain offers former colleagues the best on his last day as state senator, looks forward to what’s ahead

Leaving proud and grateful
Town hall talk: Resident urge lawmakers, leaders to tackle wide range of issues

Town hall talk: Resident urge lawmakers, leaders to tackle wide range of issues

Voters in Legislative District 47 have a lot they want their representatives in Olympia to tackle. And if the 50-plus who came to an evening… Continue reading

Town hall talk: Resident urge lawmakers, leaders to tackle wide range of issues
State Senate leaders say an outside investigation into a rape allegation made against state Sen. Joe Fain will continue even though he lost his reelection bid. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Senate committee to move forward with investigation into rape allegation against Fain

But some question whether to proceed with probe in wake of Auburn senator losing his reelection bid

State Senate leaders say an outside investigation into a rape allegation made against state Sen. Joe Fain will continue even though he lost his reelection bid. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
Joe Fain and Mona Das. FILE PHOTOS
2018 ELECTION

Fain concedes election to Das in race for state Senate seat | UPDATE

Auburn Republican falls far behind the Democratic challenger from Covington in latest count

Joe Fain and Mona Das. FILE PHOTOS
Joe Fain and Mona Das. FILE PHOTOS
2018 ELECTION

Fain concedes election to Das in race for state Senate seat | UPDATE

Auburn Republican falls 548 votes behind Democratic challenger from Covington in latest count

Joe Fain and Mona Das. FILE PHOTOS
State Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, speaks on the Senate floor. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Senate committe approves hiring investigator to look into rape allegation against Fain

Seattle woman claims state Senator from Auburn sexually assaulted her in 2007

State Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, speaks on the Senate floor. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
New housing and homelessness partnership asks Auburn to join

New housing and homelessness partnership asks Auburn to join

Kent, other cities interested in participating

New housing and homelessness partnership asks Auburn to join
Update: Fain holds slim lead over challenger Das in battle for 47th District State Senate seat
2018 ELECTION

Update: Fain holds slim lead over challenger Das in battle for 47th District State Senate seat

Sullivan leading, Hargrove trailing to Kent Democrat Entenman in state representative races

Update: Fain holds slim lead over challenger Das in battle for 47th District State Senate seat
Murray, Democrats make final push for Schrier in Auburn visit
2018 MIDTERM ELECTION

Murray, Democrats make final push for Schrier in Auburn visit

Veteran senator joins 8th Congressional candidate as they thank volunteers, greet voters on the eve of general election

Murray, Democrats make final push for Schrier in Auburn visit
Candidates for state office stake out their positions before Auburn crowd
ELECTION 2018

Candidates for state office stake out their positions before Auburn crowd

47th Legislative District represented at chamber-backed event

Candidates for state office stake out their positions before Auburn crowd
Green River College President Suzanne Johnson does not dispute a 2017 review that found the school had violated statutory and regulatory requirements, but said the college would appeal the Department of Education’s hefty fine of $574,500. FILE PHOTO

Green River College fined $574,500 for violations

Department of Education’s review found school failed to report crime statistics and inform the public

Green River College President Suzanne Johnson does not dispute a 2017 review that found the school had violated statutory and regulatory requirements, but said the college would appeal the Department of Education’s hefty fine of $574,500. FILE PHOTO
Levy generates $118,000 worth of improvements to Auburn Senior Activity Center

Levy generates $118,000 worth of improvements to Auburn Senior Activity Center

King County distributes funds to 38 organizations

Levy generates $118,000 worth of improvements to Auburn Senior Activity Center