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AYR counselor copes with devastating loss of daughter as he works to help others
An emotional Eric Munson fought back the tears while explaining the pledge he made to his late daughter.…
Opinion
Just a case of telling the truth | Klaas
An alleged lie has put Virginia Haugen on trial, and it is time for the contentious and dissenting…
News
House for healing: New program helps women rebuild their lives
With few options and clinging to meagre hope, Melinda Gettys found respite, a temporary home and a chance…
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Brugger’s big heart: AYR founder, former leader honored for his devoted work
What Dick Brugger started grew over time into a profound body of work that poured from his heart.…
Opinion
Roach fires back with a purpose | Klaas
Sure, Pam Roach has ruffled a few feathers. She can be gruff and abrasive. She can be gentle…
Life
New congregation on Lea Hill brings out southern hospitality
It stands today as a mobile “church in a box,” but organizers hope that one day their little…
Life
Legendary Goldy keeps classic rock sound alive
The classic rock sound still burns inside the soul of Goldy McJohn. Such familiar tunes, such memories from…
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Don Helton: Longtime community leader, businessman passes away
To understand Doug Helton’s father is to know he cared deeply about others. “It was his upbringing by…
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Wise, compassionate Wallace savors Miss Auburn crown
Allie Wallace’s outlook on life, her perspective on the human condition changed dramatically after a trip to Mexico…
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Resilient tutor comes full circle, finds her niche
Terrah Goeden grew up poor, yet found her riches helping kids. A self-made woman, Goeden came from humble…
News
Pacin’ Parson to do local walk for friend, spina bifida group
Different cause, another walk. Don Stevenson, Auburn’s tireless ultra-walker, is returning to the trail, this time for the…
Life
Medical assistant cashes in on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Once the large camera focused squarely on her pensive face, Kimberlee Hole had trouble coming up with a…
News
Braving the front line to help his fellow man
Amid the chaos and cries, Stephen Blas did difficult duties – treating and evacuating wounded soldiers from the…
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Students, leaders embrace beginning of the Obama era
It was an inauguration party like no other. Hundreds of students, staff and community members flocked to Green…
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Local agencies, leaders brace for economic storm as county prepares for shortfalls
With King County facing significant budget shortfalls, many Auburn-area service organizations and non-profit agencies that depend on county…
News
Class act: Teacher fights cancer, stays with her kids
The fear of the unknown, the mystery surrounding a rare and aggressive cancer often reduces Alaura Keith to…
News
Visionary at work: Johnson excels as school district’s first black principal
His phone ringing, Isaiah Johnson fidgets behind his tidy desk as he quickly responds to an e-mail. A…
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Young Aussies experience the Northwest
The cultural exchange involved slang, snowballs and string cheese. And for one visiting Australian teenager, the comfort of…
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Corps making repairs to levy; flooding eases in Pacific City Park
Army Corps of Engineers steadily are making improvements to the levy along the White River in flood-damaged Pacific.…