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Swartz pins down national masters freestyle wrestling title

Out of shape and running out of time, Auburn’s Brad Swartz quickly shed the pounds and the doubts.…

Troop 401’s Alex Johnson breaks into a smile during his Eagle Scout ceremony last Saturday.

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Troop 401’s Johnson joins Eagle Scout ranks

Troop 401’s exclusive Eagle Scout fraternity continues to grow. Alex Johnson became the latest from the Auburn pack…

After a long and difficult road from his native Iran

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A long road to freedom | Klaas

Freedom came at a significant price for Salah Amani. The journey from his native land – the troubled…

Tony Feo leads the way in a traditional war prance with the Samoan Dance Group during the Multicultural Fair at Mountainview High School. The group won the best performance award.

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Mountainview comes to life in a show of multicultural color

The Auburn Mountainview High School halls and cafeteria were filled with colorful sights, diverse sounds and high energy…

Stewart Kershaw

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Kershaw brings special touch, classical sound

Stewart Kershaw is an interesting and engaging man, a gifted, passionate artist who happens to conduct classical music.…

Sue Singer takes on many responsibilities as a city and regional official.

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Singer with a versatile voice

Her creative side regularly pops out interesting ideas while her analytical side sifts the other person’s point of…

Lisa Wahl and her son

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Pacific volunteers go on a record-breaking cleanup spree

Volunteers in Pacific pulled up their sleeves and went to work Saturday. In one concentrated morning effort, teams…

Big Daddy's Drive In is welcoming the return of classic cars with a June 5 show.

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Classic car show returns to Big Daddy’s

Big Daddy’s Drive In wants to bring back the shiny chrome and vintage vroom of yesteryear with classic…

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D’Santi excels in role with GriefWorks

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Quick on foot, even quicker at saving lives | Klaas

Some might describe Jeremiah Mushen as a total fitness freak. And that’s perfectly fine with him. When he’s…

Timmy Kosaka plays his 47-string harp at his Auburn home. Timmy

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Finding harmony, making the grade at home

At 12 years old, Timmy Kosaka is on the fast track. He is quickly grasping high school algebra,…

Jockey Jennifer Whitaker takes Wasserman out for a run earlier this week at Emerald Downs. Whitaker guided the super gelding to four stakes wins last year

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Emerald Downs opens new season: Whitaker hopes to shine again

Success cannot change Jennifer Whitaker – even now, eight months removed from her finest hour. Emerald Downs’ all-time…

Dr. Laura Kastner was voted one of the “Best Doctors” by local physicians in Seattle Magazine and was elected “Psychologist of the Year” by the Washington State Psychology Association.

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Good doctor helps parents tackle their tough teens

Nagging, yelling and threatening no longer are the best approaches to solving problems between parents and their contentious…

Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School Principal Eric Daniel

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Students dedicate tree, flowers to remember Mara

Mara would have liked the cherry blossom tree and pink flowers. They will grow and mature, just as…

Chuck and Charmaine Chartrey are providing a fun way to enjoy competitive cheer at Hart’s Gymnastics Center.

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Couple giving kids a chance to pursue competitive cheer

Chuck and Charmaine Chartrey understand that more youngsters want to stand up and cheer. So they’re keeping the…

John Irwin supervised and helped craft a 6-by-8-foot record board for the Auburn Mountainview High boys and girls swimming and diving programs. The board

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Lion swimmer, craftsman leaves his mark in quest for Eagle Scout

A large, well-crafted record board stands tall and out of the splash zone at one end of the…

Way Scarff's Ford dealership was nationally recognized for its performance.

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Scarff Ford earns national honor

Even in difficult times for the auto industry, Auburn’s Scarff Ford continues to make an impression. Most notably,…

January’s flooding caused plenty of hardship for families in the city of Pacific.

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Pacific’s grief reinforces need to be prepared

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Rhonda White turns to look at a portrait of her daughter

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Daughter’s long disappearance torments mother

To the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, she is known simply as case No. NCMA1085502. But…

Jim Scobee shows two photos of his father

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Patriarch of Scobee family enjoyed long, fulfulling life

He was a tireless railroad engineer, a pioneer in his day and the patriarch of one of Auburn’s…