News
City of Pacific and King County continue to prepare for possible flooding
The HESCO Barrier invasion has joined the fight against future flooding in Pacific. Designed for the military, the…
Life
Solace from the streets: Ministry helps comfort the homeless, disadvantaged
Through his tireless work, the Rev. Jerry Larson has seen the sorrow and felt the despair of the…
Business
Looking to finish the job: Habitat for Humanity needs help
One look at the two-story home in its quiet Pacific neighborhood sparks Diane Gallegos’ memory. There’s some unfinished…
News
Taylor-made life going strong at 102
Margaret Taylor says there’s no secret to her longevity, only the promise to be thankful for each passing…
Business
Just the place for drones of a didge, blares of brass instruments
As musical instruments go, it is unusual in appearance, sound and scope. In Australian culture, it is known…
Sports
Joiner-Wong delivers, takes fifth in world powerlifting showdown
It wasn’t her best performance, but it was perhaps Jill Joiner-Wong’s finest hour on the world powerlifting stage.…
Life
Historic, iconic Presbyterian church to close after 142 years
The pastor tried to hide his pain as he groped for the right words. For Arleigh Champ-Gibson, the…
News
Dentist eases the pain in distant land
After reaching out to help others who struggle half a world away, Dr. Stuart Rich is committed to…
Business
Trade Route Brewing Co. opens in Pacific
Inspired by time-honored brewing traditions of the world, a local group is expanding the beer frontier and fermenting…
Opinion
Woman’s cry for help doesn’t go unheard | Klaas
Jody's story is too hard to tell, too poignant to ignore.
Life
ASO’s trumpeter brings joy, sweetness to his music
It was a natural, passionate fit – one that gripped the heart and pierced the soul.
News
Puyallup Fair award winners
Auburn’s Mary Glaze baked the most outstanding cake in the contest, “Chocolate Zucchini Cake,” and took home the…
Business
Marching into Auburn’s War Zone
Step upstairs and enter the War Zone. Let Tim Stark, military historian, model builder, curator and Army veteran,…
News
Pacific wary, wiser as it prepares for flood threat
Unlike neighboring cities in the valley, Pacific already has waded through insidious, costly flooding.
Sports
Auburn’s Paulson takes wing with high-flying Ducks
Some of the names, even the playing styles, are familiar to David Paulson.
Life
Museum offers unique look at women’s history
By peering underneath, one can gain a better understanding of and perspective on what appears on the surface.…
News
Farmers market makes its mark in return to city
Lillie Brinker just couldn’t resist drawing an agricultural analogy. “I planted a seed, but I need to cultivate…
News
Special sign for Devanni: City honors one of its own, Miss Washington
Breaks in the action for Miss Washington are few and far between.
News
Woman remains missing from West Hill neighborhood
It is not unusual for Nadejda Cojevnicova to go on long walks in her West Hill neighborhood, sometimes…
Sports
Auburn speed skater on the fast track to suceess
A bundle of energy, Eben Jackson found a challenging sport that matched his endurance and desire. Inline speed…