City of Auburn Water Testing to Begin April 29 (updated) AUBURN, Wash. – May 14, 2008 - Beginning Tuesday, April 29, the City of Auburn Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants to test the water distribution system for approximately three weeks. This testing will provide the City with information needed to continue to provide safe and adequate water service for both domestic and fire protection purposes.      Read more

Lane Closure Notice: Kersey Way and 53rd St. SE (updated) AUBURN, Wash. - May 12, 2008 - 53rd St. SE will be reduced to one lane of traffic near the intersection of Kersey Way & 53 St. SE on May 12 & May 13 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. due to construction. Due to a conflict with existing utilities, the lane closure will be extended through Monday May 19.      Read more

Road Work Notice: Auburn Way / 4th St. SE to 4th St. NE (Updated) AUBURN, Wash. – May 8, 2008 - The final phase of the Auburn Way Pavement Overlay project will begin in May, weather permitting. The work will include stamping and painting of the median islands and will require closures of the inside lanes in each direction near the islands.      Read more

Road Work Notice: M Street SE at Auburn Way South AUBURN, Wash. - May 7, 2008 - The Gateway Sign at M Street SE Project will construct a gateway monument on the northwest corner of Auburn Way South and M Street SE. This project will require the temporary closure of the southbound curb lane of M Street SE, just south of the Starbucks driveway, to the intersection with Auburn Way South beginning Wednesday May 7.      Read more

Register Now for Auburn’s Amazement Magic Workshop Class for Youth AUBURN, Wash. – May 2, 2008 – Come learn how magicians do their tricks at Auburn’s Amazement Workshop on Wednesday, May 21 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Center located at 808 Ninth St. SE. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.      Read more

Linda Ball Named 2007 City of Auburn Employee of the Year AUBURN, Wash. – May 2, 2008 – Human Resource Coordinator Linda Ball has been selected as the City of Auburn’s 2007 Employee of the Year. Ball was announced by Mayor Pete Lewis last month at the annual employee luncheon.      Read more

Auburn Police Arrest Vandals Shooting BB Gun Into Windows AUBURN, Wash. – May 1, 2008 – Auburn Police have arrested two 17-year-old males suspected of shooting a BB gun at vehicles and homes in the south end of Auburn. Both juveniles have been transferred to the King County Juvenile Detention Center in Seattle where felony charges for vandalism will be considered.      Read more

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Graduates 20 New Members AUBURN, Wash. – May 1, 2008 - The City of Auburn Emergency Management Office is pleased to announce the addition of 20 new members to the area’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The 20 new members graduated from the area’s eighth CERT course which was held for six weeks starting March 13 and ending April 19. The training culminated in a hands-on practical exercise simulating an earthquake inside the now closed Jade Lounge in Auburn.      Read more

Auburn Announces Extended Hours at City Hall AUBURN, Wash. – April 30, 2008 - The City of Auburn recently announced newly extended hours at City Hall to better serve its customers. City Hall, located at 25 West Main St., is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.      Read more

Traffic Advisory: East Valley Highway Near Lakeland Hills Way and 60th St. SE (updated) AUBURN, Wash. - April 30, 2008 - East Valley Hwy will be reduced to one lane of traffic May 5 - June 23 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. week days only, due to construction. Construction will begin near Lakeland Hills Way and extend south to 60th St. SE.      Read more

City of Auburn Utility Discount and Rebate Program Renewal Period Begins May 1 AUBURN, Wash. – April 29, 2008 - The City of Auburn offers reduced utility rates and/or rebates to citizens meeting certain age and income requirements. This reduction is also provided within the same financial limitations for customers who are totally and permanently disabled.      Read more

Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Now Accepting Registrations for Dog Trot Fun Run AUBURN, Wash. – April 28, 2008 - The Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for Auburn’s inaugural 3K Dog Trot Fun Run/Walk, to be held Saturday, May 31 at 9 a.m. The first 100 participants to register will receive a FREE event T-Shirt and goodie bag! The pre-registration fee is $15 per entry. Event day registration is $20 per entry.      Read more

Bridge Crossing Over Mill Creek on 29th St. NW to be Closed Indefinitely to Motorized Traffic AUBURN, Wash. – April 25, 2008 - Effective May 9, the City of Auburn will be closing 29th Street NW from just east of the Mill Creek bridge crossing to just east of Emerald Downs Drive NW west of the railroad crossing indefinitely. The bridge crossing over Mill Creek has been assessed to be structurally deficient for vehicular traffic to cross over.      Read more

Road Closure Notice: 6th St. SE between A St. SE and Auburn Way S. AUBURN, Wash. – April 25, 2008 - The 2007 Pavement Preservation Project will begin April 28 and will require two closures of 6th Street SE from A Street SE to Auburn Way South. The first closure will be May 5 – June 2 and will restrict access to local traffic only. The second closure will require a complete closure from May 21 - 26 to allow for placement of new cement concrete pavement.      Read more

Auburn Police Surpass Fundraising Mark for Special Olympics AUBURN, Wash. – April 23, 2008 - On Saturday, April 12, officers from the Auburn Police Department participated in the Annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at the Auburn Red Robin restaurant on behalf of the Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics Washington.      Read more

Crazy Quilts at White River Valley Museum AUBURN, Wash. – April 1, 2008 - The White River Valley Museum celebrates the Victorian tradition of crazy quilting with a series of events, including the exhibit “Crazy Quilts: Puzzle Patches and Fanciful Embroidery” that opens May 7 and runs until Aug. 13.      Read more

Auburn’s Summer Sounds & Cinema Announces Event Line-Up and Series Sponsors AUBURN, Wash. - April 1, 2008 - The Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department, along with its corporate sponsors Pierce County and MultiCare, are excited to announce the Outdoor Summer Sounds & Cinema Series 2008 line-up. The combination of music and movies will ensure Friday nights in Auburn are blockbuster evenings.      Read more

Auburn Parks Seeking Vendors for Annual 4th of July Festival AUBURN, Wash. – March 19, 2008 - Applications are now being accepted for food booths, arts & crafts booths and community booths at the annual 4th of July Festival, a fun-filled event for the whole family. Application deadline for 4th of July event is Friday, May 30.      Read more

Auburn Parks Seeking Vendors for Annual Kidsday Event AUBURN, Wash. – March 11, 2008 - Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation invites non-profit, community-service organizations and community youth recreation organizations to operate activity booths at the annual KidsDay event, to be held at Game Farm Park on Friday, June 20.      Read more

Road Work Notice: Sewer line installation on 118th Ave SE, 124th Ave SE, and SE 304th St. AUBURN, Wash. – February 26, 2008 - The sewer line installation and pavement restoration on SE 304th St and 124th Ave SE has been completed. The portion of roadway surfaces on SE 304th St and 124th Ave SE near and in the intersection will be replaced as part of the King County Round-A-Bout project, which is anticipated to be under construction in the summer of 2008.      Read more

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