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Kelly Latte’s is open along the Auburn-Black Diamond Road under the guidance of manager Marciea Dubois

Business

Kelly Latte’s bringing the espresso taste closer to home

Operating a tiny espresso stand in Kent was one thing, but Kelly and Chad McGraw were looking for…

A master gardener and longtime valley farmer

News

Remembering an honest, caring man named Koji

His gentle hands did most of his talking. They lovingly planted beautiful flowers, produced abundant crops and nurtured…

Virginia Haugen says former mayoral candidate

News

Haugen insists former rival ‘is not my voice’ in mayoral campaign

Virginia Haugen insists that Shelley Erickson, her purported rival in last month's mayoral primary, is "not my voice"…

Jill Joiner-Wong practices squats at the Auburn Valley YMCA under the watch of her trainer

Sports

Powerlifter prepares for the world stage

Auburn's late-blooming powerlifter has loftier goals and heaver totals in mind.

Auburn’s Patrick Donovan

News

Adventurous trip opens eyes for teen

Patrick Donovan is not a bad kid, just an adventurous 17-year-old who needs a little direction, a reminder,…

Charles ‘Ben’ and Nila Benson raised a family and built a business in the Auburn area. The couple

News

From lean times to good years: Bensons watched community grow

They came to Algona when it essentially was nothing more than a small outpost, bought a home and…

Butch Maples safely has transported kids for 25 years in the Auburn School District. Maples

News

Ride coming to an end for iconic bus driver

It's easy to understand why kids have grown so attached to the familiar, friendly man behind the big…

Protesters stand in front of the home belonging to Tom Cantrell

Opinion

Labor dispute lingers close to home | Klaas

The protest — civil, law-abiding and unambiguous — gathers momentum each morning to the cacophonous backdrop of horns,…

The good life: Auburn’s Nixie and Cyril Van Selus have enjoyed 64 years together

News

A lifetime of giving, sharing for Auburn couple

A rewarding life springs from a show of heart, courage and hard work. For 65 years in the…

The 16-year-old Hannah Michelle Weeks comes from a small town

Life

Hannah Michelle Weeks bulds a country music career after kick-start in Auburn

She's sweet, young and charming, an aspiring country music artist who has found her place in a demanding…

Sports

Master at work: Swartz pins down third world title

Pushed by his two sons in training, Auburn's Brad Swartz was more than prepared to compete with a…

Kristin and Tod Sakai’s Auburn-based company continues to perform well

Business

Sockeye Homes garners top honors

An Auburn couple found the right opportunity and fit in the homebuilding and remodeling industry. Having weathered an…

Opinion

‘I-5 alternative’ plan is logical, but is it likely? | Klaas

Valley Freeway, meet I-405. Two of Puget Sound's most congested highways could meet halfway in a bid to…

News

City of Pacific to adjust shifts, escape layoffs

The City of Pacific is avoiding layoffs by tightening its belt.

Classic ‘Sixty 2’: For Auburn’s Linda and Richard Knowles

News

Couple keep classic ‘Sixty-2’ running strong

Splashed in splendid light blue and white and glistening with chrome features, the vintage Chevrolet holds a special…

Autumn McCullough studies The Meade exhibit at the White River Valley Museum

News

Young curators learn a new craft

Connecting inquisitive kids to fascinating history is one of the most rewarding aspects of Tara McCauley’s job.

An empty bucket is released from a helicopter after its contents

News

Raining golf balls – fundraising airdrop aids Auburn programs

Auburn's gray skies briefly rained hundreds of golf balls Friday afternoon – all for the sake of supporting…

News

Lewis is a lock, but who will be No. 2? | Klaas

Say this for Mayor Pete Lewis and his challengers, it has been a rather civil race for Auburn’s…

Hazel Brown displays some of the lap robes she and her friends knitted for wounded soldiers. The Touch of Home group was honored for its work.

News

Pacific group knits lap robes for wounded soldiers

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

News

Fire & rescue blotter | Aug. 7

The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 280 calls for service between July 27 and Aug. 2, among…