# auburn (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover auburn. Page: Feed: --- ## [Auburn School District back-to-school opening dates](https://www.auburn-reporter.com/2026/08/21/auburn-school-district-back-to-school-opening-dates/) _2026-08-21 · Elisabeth Froiland · Auburn Reporter_ As the first day of school quickly approaches, here are the dates you don’t want to miss. ## [Weekend SR-18 lane closures near Maple Valley | Aug. 22-23](https://www.auburn-reporter.com/2026/08/21/weekend-sr-18-closed-near-maple-valley-aug-22-23/) _2026-08-21 · Drew Dotson · Auburn Reporter_ There will be daytime lane closures on State Route 18 near Maple Valley this weekend. ## [New Auburn High head coach Kevin Thomson preps for 2026 season](https://www.auburn-reporter.com/2026/08/21/new-auburn-high-head-coach-kevin-thomson-preps-for-2026-season/) _2026-08-21 · Benjamin Ray · Auburn Reporter_ In his first season as head coach, Thomson is looking to turn the tide for Trojans. ## [Report seeks better King County Sheriff’s Office response to ICE](https://www.auburn-reporter.com/2026/08/20/report-seeks-better-king-county-sheriffs-office-response-to-ice/) _2026-08-20 · none · Auburn Reporter_ The Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) has made seven community-driven recommendations to the King County Sheriff’s Office in a report on responding to increased federal immigration enforcement within the county. ## [Kent Police arrest man for stalking woman he doesn’t know](https://www.auburn-reporter.com/2026/08/20/kent-police-arrest-man-for-stalking-woman-he-doesnt-know/) _2026-08-20 · none · Auburn Reporter_ Kent Police arrested a 25-year-old Kent man for a violation of a stalking protection order filed by a woman he reportedly doesn’t even know. ## [New initiative to support immigrants, refugees in King County](https://www.auburn-reporter.com/2026/08/20/new-initiative-to-support-immigrants-refugees-in-king-county/) _2026-08-20 · madeleinegoldberger · Auburn Reporter_ In partnership with Renton Regional Community Foundation (RRCF) and other local organizations, a new county initiative will help support immigrant and refugee communities throughout King County. ## [Auburn hires Kent city prosecutor as municipal judge](https://www.auburn-reporter.com/2026/08/19/auburn-hires-kent-city-prosecutor-as-municipal-judge/) _2026-08-19 · none · Auburn Reporter_ Before the City of Auburn opens its new municipal court in January, the state of Washington requires it to have already hired the two judges who will preside there. ## [Renton places one-year moratorium on data centers](https://www.auburn-reporter.com/2026/08/19/renton-places-one-year-moratorium-on-data-centers/) _2026-08-19 · Drew Dotson · Auburn Reporter_ The city of Renton has temporarily banned data centers from the city, Monday night. ## [Cruisin’ Kent Car Show coming up Aug. 23 at Kent Station](https://www.auburn-reporter.com/2026/08/19/cruisin-kent-car-show-coming-up-aug-23-at-kent-station/) _2026-08-19 · none · Auburn Reporter_ The 8th annual Cruisin’ Kent Car Show is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 at Kent Station shopping center, 417 Ramsay Way. ## [Lake Tapps man killed in traffic crash on SR 164](https://www.auburn-reporter.com/2026/08/19/lake-tapps-man-killed-in-traffic-crash-on-sr-164/) _2026-08-19 · Raymond Still · Auburn Reporter_ Michael Manny, who was riding a motorcycle, reportedly struck an Enumclaw driver on July 30. ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/f0mCr01SMeQZ) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [NPS proposes opening bridge to Grove of Patriarchs | National Park Service](https://www.auburn-reporter.com/2026/08/19/nps-proposes-opening-bridge-to-grove-of-patriarchs-national-park-service/) _2026-08-19 · none · Auburn Reporter_ The 1960s-era structure was flooded in 2021, closing the area to public use for the last five years. ## [Auburn Hops & Crops Music and Beer Festival set for Sept. 12](https://www.auburn-reporter.com/2026/08/18/hops-crops-music-and-beer-festival-set-for-sept-12/) _2026-08-18 · Robert Whale · Auburn Reporter_ Beer, live music, and food trucks in a gorgeous canyon setting. ## [2A USA to invest $32 million to expand its Auburn operations](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/2a-usa-to-invest-32-million-to-expand-its-auburn-operations/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ CONTRIBUTED BY City of Auburn AUBURN — Italian aluminum die-casting company 2A USA is expanding its manufacturing presence in Auburn with a $32 million investment, Gov. Kay Ivey and 2A USA announced last week. The Tier 1 automotive industry supplier’ s expansion will increase production capacity for casting and machining complex and large aluminum components \[…\] The post 2A USA to invest $32… ## [360 Management unveils refreshed brand identity reflecting 15+ years of property management excellence](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/360-management-unveils-refreshed-brand-identity-reflecting-15-years-of-property-management-excellence/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ CONTRIBUTED BY 360 MANAGEMENT AUBURN — 360 Management, a property management firm serving the Auburn-Opelika area, announced the launch of a refreshed brand identity, including a new visual look, updated messaging and a renewed articulation of the standards that guide its work. The brand refresh was executed with the help and creative direction of Eloise \[…\] The post 360 Management unveils… ## [Construction Ready graduates prepare for the workforce](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/construction-ready-graduates-prepare-for-the-workforce/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ Nineteen Opelika residents graduated from the latest Construction Ready training class on Aug. 7. During the 20-day adult education program, they learned skills needed to obtain and retain a living wage job in the construction industry. Construction Ready partnered with Goodwill of the Southern Rivers for this program. The need for skilled labor is high. \[…\] The post Construction Ready graduates… ## [Dixons named Alabama’s Outstanding Young Farm Family](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/dixons-named-alabamas-outstanding-young-farm-family/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ Lee County farmers Garrett and Robin Dixon have been named Alabama’s Outstanding Young Farm Family following two stiff rounds of competition that included an application and on-farm interview. They were honored during the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm and Land Conference in Mobile on Aug. 8. OYFF applicants are ages 18-35 and receive more than half \[…\] The post Dixons named Alabama’s Outstanding… ## [I’ve been reading toward this trip my whole life](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/ive-been-reading-toward-this-trip-my-whole-life/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ CONTRIBUTED BY ALI RAUCH OPINION — Y’all. I have two Harry Potter tattoos. That is probably all you need to know about me and books. Those were the stories that made me a reader, and I never stopped. So when I tell you that the Chamber is taking a group to London and Scotland in \[…\] The post I’ve been reading toward this trip my whole life appeared first on The Observer . ## [Alabama-based banking institution ranked sixth in the U.S.](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/alabama-based-banking-institution-ranked-sixth-in-the-u-s/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares, recently announced it was ranked sixth in the top-performing United States banks with between $10 billion to $50 billion in assets, according to American Banker’s annual list. The banks are ranked by the consulting firm Capital Performance Groupbased on their three-year average \[…\] The post Alabama-based… ## [Sommer joins McShane Construction Company as vice president](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/sommer-joins-mcshane-construction-company-as-vice-president/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ CONTRIBUTED BY MCSHANE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AUBURN — McShane Construction Company announced that Jack Sommer joined the firm’s Southeast Regional Office in Auburn as vice president. In this role, he will spearhead McShane’s commercial pursuits across the Southeast. “Jack’s collaborative leadership approach, operational expertise and commitment to client success have established him as a trusted… ## [Boardwalk acquires Sun Self Storage portfolio](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/boardwalk-acquires-sun-self-storage-portfolio/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ CONTRIBUTED BY MERIDIAN STORAGE GROUP EAST ALABAMA — Meridian Storage Group announced that it served as the exclusive advisor and broker to Steve Benson and the Benson family in the sale of the Sun Self Storage portfolio in the Auburn-Opelika market. Boardwalk Development Group acquired the portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed. The portfolio spans \[…\] The post Boardwalk acquires Sun Self… ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MCqeD6UDOl9v) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Public Notices | Week of Aug. 17, 2026](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/public-notices-week-of-aug-17-2026/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Opelika will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Opelika Municipal Court Building, 300 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Opelika, Lee County, Alabama. PURPOSE The purpose of said Public Hearing \[…\] The post Public Notices | Week of Aug. 17, 2026 appeared first on… ## [United Way of Lee County announces 2026 Day of Caring](https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/08/18/united-way-of-lee-county-announces-2026-day-of-caring/) _2026-08-18 · The Observer Staff · The Observer_ CONTRIBUTED BY UNITED WAY OF LEE COUNTY OPELIKA — United Way of Lee County will host its annual Day of Caring on Friday, Oct. 16, bringing local nonprofits, businesses, clubs and community members together for a day of service. Day of Caring is an opportunity for local organizations to work together to strengthen Lee County \[…\] The post United Way of Lee County announces 2026 Day of Caring… ## [Two men injured in Auburn collision along SR 167](https://www.auburn-reporter.com/2026/08/18/two-men-injured-in-auburn-collision-along-sr-167/) _2026-08-18 · Robert Whale · Auburn Reporter_ A two-vehicle crash on State Route 167 early Saturday morning, Aug. 15 in Auburn put two men in the hospital with injuries. ## [Thousands gather in Auburn for back-to-school resource fair](https://www.auburn-reporter.com/2026/08/17/thousands-gather-on-football-field-for-back-to-school-resource-fair/) _2026-08-17 · none · Auburn Reporter_ Students, parents and school staff shared free lunch and resources at Auburn school district’s annual back-to-school event.