People's Choice voting continues for Downtown Sculpture Gallery

Lin Rebolini McJunkin
Courtesy photo/City of Auburn
Lin Rebolini McJunkin's 'Riparian Totem' leads the Downtown Sculpture Gallery People's Choice voting.
Seven on-loan temporary sculptures throughout downtown will be in Auburn for only four more months before they are taken down and returned to each artist. The Downtown Sculpture Gallery's People's Choice voting continues through the City of Auburn's Arts and Events website and in person at City Hall, 25 W. Main St.

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4:17 PM May 16, 2013

Biking Dry

Today is bike to work day and thus there is no better time to discuss how you can bike on most days without fear of getting wet....or at least very wet.Yes, even here in the Pacific Northwest a little meteorological knowledge and technology can help you avoid those raindrops and enjoy a very pleasant ride...

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Blogs 10:28 PM May 17, 2013 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

Lake Tapps community, CWA present Swimsafe meeting May 22

With temperatures rising and beaches filling up, the Lake Tapps community and Cascade Water Alliance are taking steps to help swimmers and boaters who enjoy recreation on Lake Tapps and other area waterways stay safe this summer.

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updated 3:39 PM May 16, 2013

Picture of the Week: Here's the scoop

Students at Auburn's Kid's Country Day Care and Learning Center on Tuesday ate some ice cream courtesy of the Auburn Applebee's.

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updated 2:38 PM May 16, 2013

City, GRCC co-host south Lea Hill community meeting on May 21

Residents of the south Lea Hill neighborhood are invited to attend a community meeting at Green River Community College on Tuesday, May 21. The meeting is set for 6:30-8 p.m. in the Glacier Room of the Lindbloom Center, 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn.

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2:38 PM May 16, 2013

Auburn man to speak at WGU Washington commencement

Auburn's Julius Giron will be one of three speakers at the Western Governors University Washington's second annual commencement ceremony at Benaroya Hall on Saturday. The ceremony begins at 3 p.m.

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12:47 PM May 16, 2013

VRFA offers free hands-on fire extinguisher training

If you have wondered what you would do if faced with a small fire in your home or business, now is your chance to learn. The Valley Regional Fire Authority is offering free hands-on fire extinguisher training this summer. Classes are open to Algona, Auburn and Pacific businesses and residents.

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2:45 PM May 15, 2013

A New Chapter for U.S. Numerical Weather Prediction

Major news to report.The National Weather Service will be acquiring a radically more powerful computer system during the next year, one that could allow the U.S. to regain leadership in numerical weather prediction.  Used wisely, this new resource could result in substantial improvements in both global and regional weather predictions.Using 24 millions dollars from the...

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Blogs 11:35 AM May 15, 2013 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

Mid-May Blow

A front associated with a line of thunderstorms and followed by very strong winds raked western Washington this afternoon, resulting in the loss of power to tens of thousands of homes and a major blockage of I5.WSDOT photo of a big tree blocking parts of I5First, what were the wind speeds like?  Here is a...

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Blogs 9:14 PM May 13, 2013 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

Join cancer prevention study at Auburn's Relay for Life

The American Cancer Society's Epidemiology Research Program is inviting men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 years who have no personal history of cancer to join a historic research study.

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updated 5:44 PM May 13, 2013

Miss Auburn Oustanding Teen Amanda Enz to compete for state crown

Miss Auburn Oustanding Teen Amanda Enz will be among 25 of the state's most talented, bright and beautiful young women to compete in the Miss Washington's Outstanding Teen (MWOTeen) competition, the "little sister" to Miss Washington and Miss America.

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updated 5:44 PM May 13, 2013

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