Monday, May 5th, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Louis Montel De’Andre Dowers, 32, pleaded guilty on April 24 to federal carjacking charges after he robbed a man near Lumen Field on June 9, 2024 and fled on foot to Auburn where officers detained him and found he had a ghost gun—he will be sentenced on Aug. 4 with a recommended range from 60 months and one day up to 84 months. Auburn Reporter
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There are always two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason.
~ J.P. Morgan
About Daily Auburn
Welcome to the Daily Auburn, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Auburn, Washington community. If you like the Daily Auburn, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Auburn.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Auburn and across Washington. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Auburn
A free Auburn community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyauburn.com/sitemap