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Bill Peloza and Auburn's VFW Post 1741 are helping veterans in many ways. The Post is sponsoring a scholarship for veterans to attend Green River Community College.

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GRCC, Auburn Post extend a hand to veterans

It is budding relationship between campus and community, a bond that spans generations, connects those who served honorably…

Getting up to speed: Councilmember Leanne Guier  assists newly elected Pacific Mayor Cy Sun during his first City Council meeting.

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New mayor, council go to work in Pacific

As the unlikely winner of a close, heated election in November, Cy Sun knows an even tougher battle…

Seahawks defensive back Marcus Trufant talks to students at Evergreen Heights Elementary School

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Seahawks’ Trufant urges a good start with breakfast; Fuel Up To Play 60 grant awarded to Auburn School District

Seattle Seahawks defensive back Marcus Trufant patiently fielded the question from a young inquirer, raised his eyebrows and…

Newly elected Pacific Mayor Cy Sun shares a moment with supporters following his swearing-in ceremony at City Hall last Thursday.

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Controversy shrouds Pacific’s newly elected mayor

As an improbable winner of a close and heated election in November, Cy Sun knows he faces an…

Auburn’s Rod Cartwright observes as crews dismantle the family’s home that had spanned four generations but had fallen in disrepair.

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Auburn family’s historic house comes down

Rod Cartwright stood silent as a demolition crew went to work last Friday morning, carefully tearing down a…

Dick Brugger

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Brugger named Auburn’s first poet laureate

Recognized for his many accomplishments in the Auburn community, Dick Brugger also is known for his other exclusive…

All in the ‘Y’ family: Amy Jahn and the Auburn Valley Y’s staff have reached out to touch the lives of many youths in the Auburn area with their wide spectrum of programs. Jahn’s hard work has helped bring a positive influence to many families and children

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Auburn’s Person of the Year: Jahn makes a difference

Outgoing and fun, Amy Jahn is busy on the run. It's just her nature. A typical day means…

Auburn’s Jan and Tom Hunter enjoy travel

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Peace Corps is a call of duty for Auburn couple

For one ambitious Auburn couple, traveling throughout the world has brought wonders and a willingness to lend a…

David Paulson

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Great catch, great run: Auburn’s Paulson caps standout career at Oregon

A reserved young man of few words, David Paulson speaks volumes with his soft hands and solid play.

Helen Berence Reyes Cardenas' letter to Santa landed in Northern California

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Balloon carries Auburn girl’s Santa letter to southerly elves

An imaginative Auburn girl reached for the skies to send a long-distance letter to Santa. Five-year-old Helen Berence…

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Auburn takes steps in Road Map Project

They call it the Road Map Project, a plan to double the number of students graduating from college…

Mike Fobes built a rotary-powered motorcycle from scratch.

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Twisted Evil: Auburn man crafts the curious and unusual

In his many imaginative and unconventional creations, mechanic Mike Fobes dares to be different.

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Auburn woman leaves her mark against graffiti

Equipped with paint supplies strapped to the back of her bicycle, "Graffiti Peggy" is on a mission to…

Jeremiah Mushen

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Going the distance: VRFA firefighter completes Ironman challenge

Hawaii may be paradise, but it can certainly be purgatory. Jeremiah Mushen knows as much.

New smokeless tobacco products are on the market

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War rages on tobacco | Klaas

A teacher somewhere in America made a startling discovery in her sixth-grade classroom the other day. A student,…

Auburn’s Jon Roberton presents many of his works in a gallery now on display at the English Home and Garden.

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Accomplished Auburn artist brings nature, places to life

Art brings out the very best in Jon Roberton. With the striking use of bold, bright color and…

Algona's Peter Phan crosses the finish line at Seattle Memorial Stadium on Sunday.

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Algona’s marathon man: Dialysis patient completes Seattle race

It was by no means an easy road, but one Peter Phan was determined to travel on Sunday.…

Banner day: Auburn Regional Medical Center leaders officially declared its campus tobacco-free at a ceremony last week.

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Auburn Regional joins growing tobacco-free crusade

When a new anti-smoking law went into effect in Washington state six years ago, it drew an imaginary…

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Pacific’s tight race going down to the bitter end

The disappointment can be heard in Richard Hildreth's voice. Pacific's mayoral election remains in limbo as votes continue…

Auburn's Brent Bagley is leaner and stronger these days.

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Auburn man finds help in road to good health

Frustrated, overweight and in chronic pain, Brent Bagley struggled to overcome his personal plight.