Opinion
KaBOOM! Auburn making noise as a Playful City
In a time when alarming obesity rates and Xbox playing minutes have jumped among inactive children, the Auburn…
News
Partridge ready for busy role as new Miss Washington
The pressure-packed moment didn't overwhelm Devanni Partridge, not this time. Two years ago, Partridge came away disappointed and…
Sports
Barkshire roars back with solid finish in NASCAR West race
Despite operating on a limited budget, an undeterred Jeff Barkshire is squeezing the most horsepower out of his…
News
Auburn’s Partridge captures Miss Washington crown
This time, Auburn’s Devanni Partridge was poised, polished and prepared to shine in perhaps her finest hour on…
Opinion
Meal program feeding promise for area children | Klaas
What began as a generous effort to feed hungry families living in isolated, subsidized housing on Lea Hill…
News
Setting a course for safe adventure
Stories of ill-prepared hikers lost in the Northwest backwoods bother Sean Morgan. The fortunate ones are rescued, the…
News
Quimby crowned Pioneer Queen
For someone who had so little and endured so much as she was growing, Dottie Quimby is helping…
News
Pacific to welcome top chainsaw carvers for 3-day festival
Pacific will come to life with the sights and sounds of extreme art – those of chainsaw-chiseling artists.…
Business
Starting a new chapter in his life
A close call convinced Jae Lim to change direction in his life and follow his passion. But Lim…
News
Auburn’s sweet 16th: Par-3 hole makes state’s ‘Dream 18’
It is a short but imposing hole, with a mesmerizing waterfall for a backdrop, framed by rocks, shrubs…
News
Auburn’s sweet 16th: Par-3 hole makes state’s ‘Dream 18’
It is a short but imposing hole, with a mesmerizing waterfall for a backdrop, framed by rocks, shrubs…
News
More smiles per mile
Auburn’s John Conwell shares his motorcycle ride these days with his begoggled pal, Shrek. “I’m just spreading some…
News
Local soldier and Auburn police officer Danny Benavente enlists local aid to make a difference in Iraq
Army Staff Sgt. Danny Benavente has seen the carnage in Iraq, and it troubles him. What good can…
News
Third time’s a charm for Auburn author
Two trial novels fizzled, but a determined Auburn author kept her compelling story alive and delivered a sprawling…
Business
Scarff Ford earns President’s Award
Even in the most difficult of times for the U.S. automobile industry, Scarff Ford continues to shine. Auburn’s…
News
Corps, Pacific working to prevent future floods
January’s costly flooding in the city of Pacific has led to changes and a call for improvements. Such…
News
Long line, wait for VRFA’s prospective firefighters
Firefighting job-seekers began to line up Thursday night and the procession of applicants got considerably longer when the…
Life
Just a natural: Auburn girl earns a part in locally produced film
It came almost on a whim, an opportunity for a charming 5-year-old Auburn girl to perform. Suddenly, Olivia…
Opinion
Students shine when called upon | Klaas
As the school season winds down, it is only fitting to extend some tributes. Too many to mention,…