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    Changes are coming to Auburn’s B&O tax
    By Robert Whale • December 12, 2025 7:30 am

    At the Auburn City Council study session Dec. 8, financial director Jamie Thomas briefed city leaders about pending changes to…

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.
    Grateful for nurses because they keep us alive...
    By Robert Whale • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    My mother was a registered nurse for nearly 50 years.

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    As seen from a plane, floodwaters have swamped parts of Auburn, including 277th Street. Courtesy photo, City of Auburn.
    Rain eases a bit, danger of flooding remains
    By Robert Whale • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Parts of Washington state are finally getting a respite from the torrential rain, but with some rivers continuing to top…

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.
    Thoughts on healthy criticism in the United States...
    By Robert Whale • December 5, 2025 1:30 am

    Several readers have written lately to accuse me of having “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS).

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    Auburn City Councilmember Tracy Taylor reaches out to shake former Deputy Mayor Cheryl Rakes’ hand after the city council voted 4-3 for Taylor to fill the role for the next year. Courtesy photo, City of Auburn
    Divided council picks Tracy Taylor for deputy mayor
    By Robert Whale • December 4, 2025 1:50 pm

    By a vote of four to three, the Auburn City Council on Dec. 1 chose Councilmember Tracy Taylor over current…

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    One of the amenities at the Soos Creek Botanical Gardens. Courtesy photo/City of Auburn
    City wants to buy Soos Creek Botanical Gardens
    By Robert Whale • November 28, 2025 7:30 am

    Auburn will use a $2.1 million King County Conservation Futures Tax grant.

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    Food available at the Auburn Food Bank on Nov. 24. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
    Auburn Food Bank stays busy before Thanksgiving
    By Robert Whale • November 26, 2025 10:52 am

    The line outside the Auburn Food Bank, already long before the building opened at 9 a.m. Monday morning, neither slackened…

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.
    Here is why I rank Thanksgiving the best...
    By Robert Whale • November 26, 2025 10:50 am

    I am starting to seriously bank up holidays.

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    Screenshot from the FCS Group’s presentation to the Auburn City Council about water, sewer and stormwater rate increases. Screenshot
    Auburn’s water and sewer rates will increase in...
    By Robert Whale • November 22, 2025 7:30 am

    On Nov. 17, the Auburn City Council adjusted how much the city’s water, sanitary sewer, and storm-drainage customers will pay…

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    The Auburn Police Department will use the new 0.1% sales-and-use tax to strengthen its operations. (Courtesy of the Auburn Police Department)
    Auburn approves sales-and-use tax increase
    By Robert Whale • November 21, 2025 11:30 am

    Revenue would go toward public safety and related needs.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.
    Searching for truth in a world of manipulation...
    By Robert Whale • November 21, 2025 11:30 am

    The word pops up from time to time, but most of us are unlikely to pay it much attention.

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    Screenshot from a recent Auburn City Council meeting.
    Council extends moratorium related to energy storage
    By Robert Whale • November 15, 2025 7:30 am

    The goal is to redefine land use rules surrounding such developments.

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    Natale Stella today. Courtesy photo
    Auburn veteran’s military story started in high school
    By Robert Whale • November 15, 2025 7:00 am

    “When I look back on my military years, I would do it all over again, if that was possible.”

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    Council to vote on new sales tax for...
    By Robert Whale • November 14, 2025 7:30 am

    At recent forums, Auburn city officials have taken heat from the community over break-ins, juvenile crime and other issues.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.
    Thoughts on election night in Auburn and beyond...
    By Robert Whale • November 14, 2025 1:30 am

    The general election is over.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.
    Here’s a more practical use of the National...
    By Robert Whale • November 7, 2025 5:30 am

    Here’s how U.S. President Donald Trump defends his push to defund the government-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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    The Auburn Food Bank at 2806 Auburn Way N. provides nourishment for people in need. File photo
    Auburn Food Bank feels the impact of federal...
    By Robert Whale • November 5, 2025 3:00 pm

    “It brought people here last week in droves, and we’re still seeing it.”

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    Pictured left to right: Nancy Backus and Yolanda Trout.
    Auburn early election results: Mayor, council and more
    By Robert Whale • November 5, 2025 12:20 pm

    Mayor Backus is expected to win re-election.

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    Auburn School District Superintendent Dr. Alan Spicciati. Courtesy photo.
    Auburn School District levy passing, but bond fails...
    By Robert Whale • November 5, 2025 10:48 am

    Early election results on Nov. 4 show that voters said yes to the Auburn School District’s capital levy for safety,…

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.
    Ode to the memories with my remarkable older...
    By Robert Whale • October 31, 2025 2:30 pm

    Laughing at Flip Wilson, stuffing our faces with Screaming Yellow Zonkers, and always, always, always burning the Jiffy Pop popcorn.

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    Auburn voters to decide on school bond and...
    By Robert Whale • October 31, 2025 1:30 pm

    Here’s a recap of Prop. 1 and Prop. 2.

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    Auburn weighs impact of energy storage systems
    By Robert Whale • October 24, 2025 1:30 pm

    The city is contemplating whether it will continue to say no to any businesses that seek to develop land and…

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.
    Thoughts on protests and freedom of speech in...
    By Robert Whale • October 24, 2025 1:30 am

    Hundreds of people took to Auburn’s streets last Saturday to protest the policies of the Trump Administration.

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