Finding new ways to seek shelter | Klaas

For victims of domestic abuse, finding a safe haven remains a difficult challenge. Shelly David, a domestic violence legal advocate for the City of Auburn, knows as much.

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updated 6:30 PM May 9, 2012 0

Driving the message home to distracted texting teens

The dangerous combination of teens, texting and driving has emerged as a bigger problem on local and national roadways.

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updated 12:16 PM April 26, 2012 0

Sustainability of state budget remains in question | GUEST OP

Now that the fog has lifted from the three special sessions in November/December, March and April, and the regular legislative session that ran January 9 to March 8, I'd like to offer my thoughts on the final operating budget and government reforms passed this year.

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updated 5:54 PM April 18, 2012 0

View from the Sidewalk: Boys keep me on the go

Every day, Mac, Scooter and I wander the streets of Auburn. And believe me, when I say it, Auburn truly is "more than you imagined."

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updated 12:59 PM April 12, 2012 0

Time for Auburn to take care of its roads | Klaas

All roads don't lead to Auburn, but over the ones that do it can be a bumpy, aggravating ride.

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updated 12:29 PM April 12, 2012 0

A community perspective on raceways' expansion | GUEST OP

We are not against business, economic growth or reasonable upgrades at Pacific Raceways.

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updated 11:31 AM April 7, 2012 0

It matters: Ensure open government | GUEST OP

Sept. 25, 2008, was just another Thursday in Seattle – until the federal government orchestrated the largest bank failure in U.S. history.

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updated 5:45 PM April 4, 2012 0

Being Frank: Traditional foods are treaty foods

Polluted stormwater runoff is one of the biggest obstacles to salmon recovery and the cleanup of Puget Sound.

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11:16 AM April 2, 2012 0

No fooling: Caper full of tricks brings smile | GUEST OP

Too many people wait for leadership from the top when it is often in their own grasp. I remember a story about when desperately needed leadership came from the middle.

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updated 11:04 AM March 29, 2012 0

Pacific Raceways must say in the race | Klaas

In today's competitive business climate, it's full-throttle to win customers. And like auto racing, it's keep up or get out of the fast lane.

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updated 10:59 AM March 29, 2012 0

More Auburn-area families scrambling to survive as state weighs cuts

Without work but with a family to feed and bills to pay, Auburn's Harmon Kobin struggles to make it work, every day.

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updated 4:08 PM March 22, 2012 0

Question of the Day

Was it a waste of money to install sandbags along the Green River?