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Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s cellist makes most of the moment; concert Sunday

Whether he teaches or performs, Auburn's Brian Wharton delivers something special for all to hear. It comes from…

Great shot: Auburn’s Katelyn Cooper captured a hummingbird at work.

News

Auburn’s young, blossoming photographer captures beauty

When Katelyn Cooper was 2 years old old, she was clicking photos from a film-loaded Fisher-Price camera.

The Pacific City Council and the City police employees union officially gave the mayor a vote of no confidence in April.

Opinion

It’s time for mayor to resign | Klaas

Pacific's government is broken. Mayor Cy Sun and a frustrated City Council can no longer coexist.

Shelley Hall brings plenty of experience in early childhood learning to her new job as program director of ACAP Child & Family Services.

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Hall directs the show as new leader of ACAP Child and Family Services

Shelley Hall has aggressively taken on a daunting job. Helping low-income families and responding to the educational needs…

The Kent Albertsons store in Panther Lake will close by the end of this year as part of a company cutback in three Western states.

Opinion

Food war rages on the storefront | Klaas

Like an extensive cable or satellite television guide, today's grocery store outlet menu is rife with choices. But…

Escorted by friends

News

Auburn’s Pacin’ Parson completes 1,508-mile walk for the blind

Auburn's 76-year-old ultra-marathon walker came home last Friday, completing a 1,508-mile journey halfway across the country for a…

‘The King’: Jerry Ruth left his mark on drag racing. Standing next to the seated Ruth in his ‘60s-era dragster is crew member Danny Higgins.

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Blast from the past: Jerry ‘The King’ Ruth did it his way as legendary drag racer

As photos and videos of his thunderous, smoke-spewing dragster flashed across a screen in a darkened room, Jerry…

Dr. Bertha ‘Bert’ Ciaramello brings plenty of experience and perspective to her new job as principal at Holy Family Catholic School.

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Well-traveled Ciaramello to guide Auburn’s Holy Family Catholic School

Change offers new learning experiences and greater possibilities to Dr. Bertha "Bert" Ciaramello.

Homeplate Pub looks to add a year-round

News

Auburn pub pursues outdoor seating area

Henry DeHoog hopes to open an extension of his Homeplate Pub on the south side of East Main…

Opinion

Green River steps it up for veterans | Klaas

Already known for having one of the state's largest community college enrollments, Green River Community College keeps on…

KateMarie Collins discovered her hidden talents as a writer. The Auburn woman’s debut novel

News

Auburn woman finds magic as published fantasy novelist

KateMarie Collins' quest to become a fantasy novelist began with an unfortunate ending.

Eran Zantkovsy has rolled out a new wheel and tire business

Business

EZ Wheel makes inroads with multi-service center in Auburn

Determined to bring back old-school customer service and offer a well-stocked inventory under one roof, Eran Zantkovsky wanted…

Brandon Kinney (Reg)

Life

Auburn’s cast from the past presents Ayckbourn comedy

It's unmistakably British, uproarious and different, which is perfectly fine with Paul Fouhy and his seasoned cast from…

News

Auburn woman strikes a strong pose

Auburn's Nicole Kupfer is a source of strength – in more ways than one.

Opinion

Auburn mom takes a stand, organizes campaign for GOP

When Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen stirred controversy in April by criticizing Ann Romney – wife of GOP presidential…

Joshua Hughes is one of the co-owners and trainers behind The Champions Edge

Life

New Auburn studio offers the total package

Having experienced a personal transformation to better health and wellness, Tracy and Joe Knutson decided to take it…

Richard Hildreth

News

Pacific’s Hildreth, area team to build homes for Kenyans

Richard Hildreth is about to serve the people again – this time, the people of Kenya.

Olympian Ariana Kukors pauses before speaking to the crowd at the Auburn Performing Arts Center on Friday evening. 'Thank you so much for all your support

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Proud Auburn celebrates, sends off Olympian Kukors

A humbled and grateful Ariana Kukors stepped to the podium Friday night.

Second-grader Jaysovann Man leads Natalie Potter in a crawl under a net during the Dick Scobee Elementary Relay Recess

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Scobee Elementary kids go to recess for special cause

Students at Dick Scobee Elementary ran, jumped, skipped and crawled with a special purpose last Thursday – part…

Passing the honor: Vickie Vallier

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March chosen Pioneer Queen

Shirley March has spent a lifetime devoted to children and community. Years ago, the Auburn woman established a…