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🌱 Police explain what happened in deadly crash at busy Auburn intersection

Auburn, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Auburn! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police explain what happened in deadly crash at busy Auburn intersection
  • How Auburn Police used tech and tactics to stop a stolen car

Also on today's calendar: Downtown Issaquah Spring Wine & Artwalk and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 59 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 66, low: 43.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman hit by vehicle in Auburn dies from injuries (kentreporter.com) — A 39-year-old woman died after being struck by a westbound vehicle while walking in the roadway at South 277th Street and 86th Avenue South in Auburn. She was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where she later died, and Auburn Police say the cooperative driver is unlikely to face charges.
   

• VIDEO: Auburn Police arrest suspect after attempted flee in stolen vehicle case (auburnexaminer.com) — Auburn Police used license plate reader technology and coordinated tactics to stop a stolen vehicle on April 4, arresting the driver after an attempted flee and safely detaining then releasing a passenger. The suspect faces charges including possession of a stolen vehicle and attempting to elude, and detectives are now reviewing the case, underscoring ongoing efforts to address vehicle theft in Auburn neighborhoods.
   


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Auburn

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Other local events
    Wednesday April 22
  • Pajama Story Time
    Auburn Library 1102 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA 98002
    6:30 pm
  • Thursday April 23
  • Toddler Story Time
    Auburn Library 1102 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA 98002
    10:30 am
  • Family Story Time
    Auburn Library 1102 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA 98002
    11:30 am
  • Kennedy Catholic JV Softball @ Auburn
    Auburn High School , 711 E Main St , Auburn
    4:00 pm
  • Auburn Mountainview Boys Freshman Soccer @ Auburn
    Auburn High School , 711 E Main St , Auburn
    5:30 pm
  • $15 Throwdown Thursdays — SEA AXE
    SEA AXE , 335 E Main St , Auburn
    6:00 pm
  • AMHS Baseball Takes On AHS at Cheney Stadium
    Auburn Mountainview High School Cheney Stadium
    7:00 pm
  • Friday April 24
  • AMTC Presents: Spring Talent Showcase & Dessert Auction
    Auburn Mountainview High School AMHS Theatre at Mountainview (TAM)
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday April 23
  • Family Story Time
    Algona-Pacific Library , 255 Ellingson Rd , Pacific
    10:30 am
  • Bridging the Gap: Supporting Students Through Change
    Lake Grove Elementary , 202 SW 308th St , Federal Way
    6:00 pm
  • Friday April 24
  • FWPS Early Release
    Federal Way Young Life , 1829 S 308th St , Federal Way
  • Dinner: Viet Fried Rice
    South Park Neighborhood Center , 8201 10th Ave S , Seattle
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What happened on Lea Hill yesterday?
    Nine police cars flew by me going up Lea Hill. (Nextdoor Hazelwood Heights)
  • Would love a recommendation to get service done on our lawn.
    We’re in the Auburn/North Tapps area. Thank you. (Nextdoor Lakeland Hills II)
  • BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2 in Auburn. Apply here.
  • Robert Half posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist in Kent. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Auburn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kent

  • Kent Little League celebrates Opening Day at Ryan Brunner Field (kentreporter.com)
  • Large encampment garbage cleanups in Kent a regular task (kentreporter.com)
  • Kent woman, 23, injured in Highway 167 crash near South 208th Street (kentreporter.com)

Federal Way

  • Two-Vehicle Crash Leaves Car on Sidewalk, Minor Injuries in Federal Way (newsline.com)

Ok Auburn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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