🌱 How Auburn’s boys turned a tough matchup into a 27-point statement

Hey there, Auburn! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Auburn’s boys turned a tough matchup into a 27-point statement
• How Auburn’s fatal SR 167 crash ignited a sanctuary policy fight

Also on today's calendar: Danny Vernon's "An Inspirational Elvis Christmas" with the Devilles (Ticket's on sale now!) and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 55 and low of 38 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, showers around, temps: high: 47, low: 40.
• Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 47 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Auburn boys basketball breezes past Kentridge (auburn-reporter.com) — Auburn High School’s boys basketball team stayed perfect at 7-0 after routing Kentridge 81-54 on Dec. 16, powered by Daniel Johnson’s quiet 31 points. Strong defense, balanced scoring, and growing chemistry between key players have the Trojans eyeing another league title run, with 10 more league games still ahead.
   

• Why Washington authorities refused ICE detainer for 'criminal illegal alien' truck driver (overdriveonline.com) — A deadly crash in Auburn on SR 167, which killed a 29-year-old Bonney Lake man, is at the center of a heated debate over Washington’s sanctuary policies and ICE detainers. Officials explain that state law limits local cooperation with federal immigration holds, while federal authorities argue such releases endanger public safety and complicate later arrests.
   

📸 Around Auburn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Auburn

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• White River Girls Varsity Basketball @ Jefferson
  Thomas Jefferson High School, 4248 S 288th St, Auburn
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Danny Vernon's "An Inspirational Elvis Christmas" with the Devilles (Ticket's on sale now!)
  Green River College , 12401 SE 320th St , Auburn
  7:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Sugar Cookie Decorating
  Auburn Library 1102 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA 98002
  3:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Social Services Drop In
  Auburn Library 1102 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA 98002
  1:00 pm
• AUBURN - 2025 Journeys' Annual Christmas Concert
  Auburn Performing Arts Center A.P.A.C. , 702 4th St NE , Auburn
  2:00 pm
• Інформаційний центр / The Welcoming Center
  Auburn Library 1102 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA 98002
  4:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Embroidery with Green Apple Alpacas
  Auburn Library , 1102 Auburn Way South , Auburn
  3:30 pm

Sunday December 28

• Drop-In Coloring & Puzzles for Adults & Teens
  Auburn Library , 1102 Auburn Way South , Auburn
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Young Toddler Story Time
  Federal Way Library , 34200 1st Way South , Federal Way
  10:00 am
• English Language Learning Classes
  Federal Way 320th Library , 848 South 320th Street , Federal Way
  10:30 am
• Makerspace Open Lab
  Federal Way Library , 34200 1st Way South , Federal Way
  10:30 am
• Family Story Time
  Federal Way Library , 34200 1st Way South , Federal Way
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Crews are on scene of a working house fire in the 3200 block of SE 7th Street, with fire reported in the garage and limited access for emergency vehicles.
  6:52AM on Dec 17: Crews are on scene of a working house fire in the 3200 block of SE 7th Street, with Engine 11 reporting fire in the garage and… (Nextdoor )
• This was posted on the Auburn community group on Facebook.
  Dog roaming 7/11 on Lea Hill - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1H3AQF1Rvm/?mibextid=wwXIfr (Nextdoor 133rd Ave SE)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager - wages starting at $18.00 - $24.00/hr DOE in Auburn. Apply here.
• Packaging Corporation of America posted a job opening for MACHINE OPERATOR - 3rd shift Fab Auburn, Washington in Auburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Auburn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kent

• Kent Police officer reportedly fired 5 shots at suspect in apartment (kentreporter.com)
• MLK Jr. Way street name to extend to Renton, Kent from Seattle (kentreporter.com)
• ‘Good boys' on a mission: California rescue dogs ready to help WA in flood crisis (king5.com)

Federal Way

• Bouldering Gym Opens North of Tacoma With Weekly Memberships (climbingbusinessjournal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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