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The City of Auburn seeks a child aged 5 to 9 to assist Santa in lighting the city's Christmas tree at City Hall Plaza on December 6. Nominations for the "tree lighter" position will be accepted until 5 p.m. on November 6. Mayor Nancy Backus will randomly select the winner, continuing a beloved local holiday tradition.
Auburn Police arrested four robbery suspects using drone technology after an armed robbery on October 15. Officers tracked the suspects to a location and utilized a drone to confirm their identities before making the arrests. The deployment of the drone helped ensure the safety of both officers and community members during the operation.
The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) responded to multiple emergency incidents, including a duplex fire and several car accidents, from October 6 to October 12, 2025. Notably, CPR was successfully administered to revive a victim during one of the calls.
A South King County family offers a $10,000 reward for the return of their stolen dog, Indy, a 6-year-old female Boxer taken from their Enumclaw property on September 18, 2025. Owner Dave Morin believes someone walked onto their gated property and took Indy while they were away. The family is desperate to find their sweet-natured dog, who is brindle colored with a short tail.
Contractor crews will close up to two lanes on northbound State Route 167 overnight on Friday, Oct. 10, for sign installation in Pacific. The closure, from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., aims to facilitate the reopening of two travel lanes by Sunday morning, Oct. 12.
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus criticized the King County Sheriff’s Office for not notifying the city about the relocation of convicted sex offender Kevin Coe. Backus emphasized the need for transparency and coordination among agencies to ensure public safety.
GreenSheen Eco-Friendly Paint, in collaboration with the City of Kent, will hold a free paint recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hogan Park. The event will accept various types of paints and finishes, while prohibiting items like spray paint and solvents.
Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) responded to multiple emergencies from September 29 to October 5, 2025, including a flooded apartment and a two-vehicle collision. Notably, firefighters rescued pets from a house fire and assisted a woman who fell off a horse.
Auburn Police arrested a 33-year-old man with six felony warrants after a tip from Crime Stoppers. The suspect faced charges including motor vehicle theft and identity theft, and he initially resisted arrest by claiming a medical issue. Officers waited for him to be medically cleared before booking him into jail.
Both directions of SR 18 will fully close this weekend for expansion joint replacement on the C Street SW bridge in Auburn. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will implement closures from 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6. Drivers should anticipate delays and follow detours during the work.