š± How will Auburnās brand-new municipal court actually work for residents?
Good morning Auburn! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will Auburnās brand-new municipal court actually work for residents?
- How first responders handled Auburnās latest crashes and lifeāthreatening emergencies
- How a highāspeed chase through Auburn ended on K Street SE
Also on today's calendar: Downtown Issaquah Spring Wine & Artwalk and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 59 and low of 40 degrees.
- Saturday: Clearing and warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Auburn seeks two judges for its own municipal court (auburn-reporter.com) ā Auburn is moving ahead with plans for its own municipal court, aiming to open in January 2027 and now beginning interviews to select two judges. The first candidate, longtime Western Washington attorney Matthew Leyba, met with the City Council to share his vision, emphasizing Zoom access, community trust, and a court Auburn residents can be proud of. 
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2. Fire blotter: Two critically injured people in auto accident (auburn-reporter.com) ā Recent Valley Regional Fire Authority calls included several serious incidents in Auburn, from a high-speed crash that critically injured two people to multiple medical emergencies requiring transport to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. Crews also handled a CPR call at a local nursing home and helped an injured woman after a fall, underscoring the steady pace of life-saving responses around town. Ā Ā Ā
3. VIDEO: Auburn Police arrest vehicle theft suspect after high-speed pursuit through city streets (auburnexaminer.com) ā Auburn Police say they arrested a suspected car thief after a high-speed pursuit on April 11 that wound through city streets and ended on K Street SE. Officers recovered suspected narcotics and theft tools, noted signs of impairment, and booked the driver on multiple charges while returning the vehicle to its owner at the scene. Ā Ā Ā
4. DOJ moves to vacate Jan. 6 conviction for Proud Boys leader from Auburn (seattleweekly.com) ā Federal prosecutors are now asking an appeals court to vacate the Jan. 6 conviction of Ethan Nordean, a Proud Boys leader identified as being from Auburn, even after his lengthy prison sentence for leading breaches at the U.S. Capitol. The move, which has drawn sharp criticism from at least one member of Congress, raises new questions about the long-running legal fallout from the riot. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Auburn
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Upcoming Events in
Auburn
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ā Featured events ā
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Downtown Issaquah Spring Wine & Artwalk
232 Front St N, Issaquah
6:00 pm
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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Federal Way JV Baseball @ Auburn
Auburn High School , 711 E Main St , Auburn
1:00 pm -
Folktales and Legends: Facing Challenges Together
Auburn Library , 1102 Auburn Way South , Auburn
1:00 pm -
The Teen Lounge
Auburn Library , 1102 Auburn Way South , Auburn
3:30 pm -
Social Services Drop In
Auburn Library 1102 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA 98002
1:00 pm -
ŠŠ½ŃŠ¾ŃŠ¼Š°ŃŃŠ¹Š½ŠøŠ¹ ŃŠµŠ½ŃŃ / The Welcoming Center
Auburn Library 1102 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA 98002
5:00 pm -
SAY YES TO CHANGE
Cascade Middle School Auburn, WA 98002
5:30 pm -
Fiber Arts Meetup
Auburn Library 1102 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA 98002
6:00 pm -
Hora de cuentos en espaƱol / Spanish Story Time
Auburn Library 1102 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA 98002
4:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
š£ Auburn Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Spring Fair Monster Truck Rides
Washington State Fair Event Center , 110 9th Ave SW , Puyallup
9:00 am -
Infant & Young Toddler Story Time
Kent Library , 212 2nd Ave N , Kent
10:15 am -
Music Together with Tacoma Music Academy
Kobetich Branch Library 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
10:30 am -
English Language Learners (ELL) Classes
Renton Library 100 Mill Avenue South, Renton, WA 98057
10:30 am
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is an emergency vehicle on Beach Dr SW...
There is an emergency vehicle on Beach Dr SW reported at 5:04 PM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor ) - There a beautiful pit bull walk on the side of the road by lake meridian
I canāt get it I have my two dogs in the car Please help !! Not sure whoās dog this is (Nextdoor Country Life)
- Pomp's Tire Service posted a job opening for Assistant Retread Manager (2nd Shift) in Auburn. Apply here.
- Skechers USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Auburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Auburn here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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