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Auburn's Gunnar Wicklund routinely finished up front in WORC series events in his 8-12 age group.

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Auburn dynamo finishes strong in quad series racing

Auburn's Gunnar Wicklund was a consistent placer on the quad-racing trail this season.

Opinion

Stench hangs over 31st District senate contest | Klaas

As expected, the election season continues to rear its ugly head, producing forgettable, mudslinging moments. Try Murray vs.…

Senior hikers from the Auburn area recently covered the Naches Loop trail along the east side of Mount Rainier. The day hike provided many breathtaking scenes

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Auburn seniors stay spry witih hiking excursions

At the spry age of 86, Auburn’s Dick Richards continues to take challenging steps and follow a road…

Members of Pacific/Algona Seniors “Touch of Home” program were honored for their work. Pictured

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Pacific/Algona Seniors ‘Touch of Home’ knitters honored

Through the generosity of a few skillful knitters in Pacific, wounded soldiers are receiving some comforts of home.…

Birthday Dreams thrives today behind volunteer support

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Birthday Dreams bringing happiness to area’s homeless kids

No child should go without a birthday celebration, especially homeless boys and girls living in shelters and transitional…

Holy Family School has a collection of similar-looking siblings this fall. Six sets of twins and one set of triplets attend the Catholic school. Pictured from left

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Twin lineup is a special part of Auburn’s Holy Family School

Crisply clad in school uniforms of blue sweater vests, white shirts and pressed slacks, the fidgety Ciegielski brothers…

Auburn businessman Robin Halbert carefully grew a great pumpkin

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Auburn businessman grows greatness in a pumpkin

When Robin Halbert carefully planted a prized pumpkin seed nearly six months ago on his chicken farm, he…

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Auburn-area teens find outlet to express fears, concerns

Teens have few safe places to go to discuss what's bothering them, especially when troubles arise at school…

Melisa Gonzalez

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Career day at Auburn Airport: Sky is the limit for tomorrow’s aviators

Two determined Latin American women pilots reached for the sky to pull down the possibilities.

Auburn’s Ben Davis shares a smile with a Haitian hospital worker between surgeries. Davis spent three weeks in the earthquake-damaged country

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Auburn man does his part to mend broken lives

Much has been accomplished, yet so much has to be done to restore tattered Haiti.

Donald Davis pulled a three-peat as state champion after finishing ninth at the world games.

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Auburn’s horseshoe-tossing marksman cracks world top 10

His game has never been better, one calculated pitch at a time. Donald Davis continues to post career-best…

Their love for children keeps Ron and Carolyn Carroll active and involved in education.

Life

Couple stay in touch with teaching children in Auburn area

Having raised a large family of their own and educated many others in the community, a Black Diamond…

Kathy McCormick

Opinion

State-of-art center graces Auburn’s growing medical campus | Klaas

Looking for a new challenge and a change of pace, Dr. John Keech discovered Auburn.

Police Chief Jim Kelly has brought many positive changes to his department

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Auburn’s top cop retires to take on challenge of operating regional jail

It’s quiet and business-like on the lower level of the Auburn Police Station, as officers and detectives go…

Volunteers Mark Carlson

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Reaching Auburn and beyond: Building a foundation for those in need

Scotty Banke was a playful, cheerful boy with a zest for life. He loved his family, enjoyed his…

Karie Chamberlain enjoyed her summer working with the children of India.

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Auburn/SPU student’s summer break: Working with India’s young ‘Untouchables’

As a young student with a passion to teach, Auburn’s Karie Chamberlain reached out to touch the “Untouchables.”

Kristin Duff observes one of the mural paintings

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Urban ArtWorks spurs youth to color Auburn with creativity

With pride, 17-year-old James Curtis unpacked the meaning of his intriguing painting.

Dillon O’Grady reunites with his mom

Opinion

Auburn’s Little League All-Stars shined on the big stage | Klaas

Vern Styles pushed aside his foamy beer for a moment to consider his reply.

Robbie Wilson (3) and his teammates receive congratulations from family and friends after landing at Sea-Tac Airport on Monday night. The team had been on the road for most of the month competing at the state

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Auburn’s World Series all-stars are glad to be home

Weary and relieved after completing a 14-hour journey back home, the Auburn All-Stars were greeted warmly by an…

Cole Clark

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Heartbreak and pride: Auburn community praises all-stars’ LLWS showing

The Auburn All-Stars' remarkable and unexpected run at the Little League World Series came to a heartbreaking end…