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A local dance group visited the Giza Pyramids outside Cairo. The group was

Opinion

Dancing amid the turmoil in distant land | Klaas

An enlightening experience, a cultural exchange of song and dance.

Then and now: Vickie Vallier

News

Lifetime of duty, sacrifice: Auburn woman had her hand in history, and helping others

The gentle woman slowly put down vintage photos of her yesteryears on a table filled with albums and…

Daniela Ferrell receives the crown from Hayley McJunkin

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Gracious Ferrell savors Miss Auburn crown

The crown, the moment reduced Daniela Ferrell to tears. "I'm just completely overwhelmed. I had no idea," the…

Newly crowned Miss Auburn Daniela Ferrell waves to the crowd at the Auburn Performing Arts Center Saturday night. In the background

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Ferrell captures Miss Auburn crown

Polished and poised Daniela Ferrell was more than ready for the bright lights of the big stage Saturday…

Hayley McJunkin made the most of her opportunity as Miss Auburn. 'It's been a wonderful experience

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Pageant time: McJunkin to pass the honor; 24 to vie for Miss Auburn crown

The message came as a surprise and an opportunity for Hayley McJunkin. Lindsay Tosch had resigned as Miss…

Dick Brugger was the foundation of Auburn Youth Resources

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Beloved Brugger to return as guest at Auburn Youth Resources’ benefit breakfast Friday

When Dick Brugger helped establish a fledgling youth and family service agency 35 years ago, little did he…

Miss Washington Outstanding Teen Victoria Renard crowns Naomi Moore as Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen.

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Cascade’s Moore takes inaugural Miss Auburn teen tiara

A graceful and confident Naomi Moore naturally knows what to do on stage.

The White River recently ran swift and high under the A Street Road and Railroad Bridge

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Pacific passes first flood threat, plans to review response with officials

Pacific leaders plan to meet with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and King County officials in the next…

Shane Day has climbed the high school and college ranks to reach the NFL as an assistant coach.

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Great Day job: Former Auburn Riverside coach now assists NFL’s Bears

Shane Day's path to an improbable career as an NFL assistant coach has taken him on a remarkable,…

David Weaver monitors an exercise class at the Inner Icon Fitness studio in north Auburn. The Weavers offer individual and group sessions for men and women of all ages and abilities.

Life

Young trainers, entrepreneurs challenge fitness perspective at new Auburn studio

From the confines of their fitness studio in west Auburn, young entrepreneurs and certified trainers David and Wynter…

Opinion

Auburn plants idea to grow official flower

What's in a flower? Something symbolic, something fresh, something new. The City of Auburn is exploring the possibility…

Pacific Mayor Richard Hildreth talks with a supporter during his reelection campaign kickoff event at the Trade Route Brewing Co. & Taphouse.

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Pragmatic Hildreth bids for 3-peat as Pacific mayor

Pacific's hands-on mayor is going for a three-peat. Richard Hildreth officially announced last week his intention to run…

USAgain donation bins can be found throughout the greater Auburn area

Business

Auburn-based company’s ‘green’ effort puts donations to use

What began with a few volunteers and one drop-off point in Seattle more than 10 years ago has…

Rick Nelson began washing cars and sweeping floor before working his way up to become service manager at Valley Pontiac Buick GMC & Valley Auburn RV’s.

Business

Steady, reliable hand for 40 years at Auburn dealership

Rick Nelson’s long and rewarding climb in the car business literally took root from the ground up.

Fire investigators from South King County recently taught basic fire investigation to 120 Royal Thai Police and forensic technicians.

News

VRFA extends vital training to distant land

When it comes to fighting fires, Thailand faces enormous challenges. Josh Rogers understands this better today.

Eighteen employees from Doxon Toyota Scion of Auburn recently shaved their heads to support Mark Swenson

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Auburn’s Doxon family shows support for ailing worker

2010 was especially painful to Mark Swenson.

Marine Cpl. Josh Hileman presents a U.S. flag to Valley Christian School students. The flag flew with his unit in Afghanistan. With Hileman is his son

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Soldier comes home to Auburn to thank Valley Christian students

Josh Hileman the soldier recently came home to see his old neighborhood, revisit his former school and extend…

Oregon tight end David Paulson leaps to haul in a pass during the Ducks’ 60-13 thrashing of UCLA on Oct. 21. Paulson

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Auburn’s Paulson emerges as high-flying Ducks play for national title

When Auburn Riverside standout David Paulson signed with the University of Oregon four years ago, he joined a…

Don Tate and his wife

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Auburn couple bring ‘snow village’ to life for the holidays

Don and Tina Tate are kids at heart, busy elves who bring a colorful and imaginative “snow village”…

Opinion

Auburn plods along in year of transition | Klaas

How would the common Auburnite characterize the year that was – or wasn't?