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Scenes from the Bocce tournament during the Special Olympics Washington Summer State Games Saturday morning at Kasck Park in Everett on August 17, 2019. Sound Publishing file photo

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Grant to support Special Olympics bocce in Auburn

The City of Auburn in short time will accept a $20,000 grant for the Department of Social and…

An attendee at the Feb. 21 town hall in Federal Way holds a sign calling for an end to ICE raids. Courtesy photo

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King County blocks construction of ICE detention centers

The King County Council approved an emergency one-year moratorium on March 3 that immediately blocks acceptance of permits…

Auburn senior Daniel Johnson shoots a three-pointer. Nathan Hyun/For The Reporter

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Auburn boys basketball advances to Tacoma Dome in win over Sunnyside

Daniel Johnson’s 20 points send Auburn to the round of 12 for sixth straight season.

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The city of Auburn’s Code Compliance musk ask themselves if items like this couch are trash or something useful to its owner.

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Closer look at Auburn’s approach to code compliance

At some point, complainants make clear to the Auburn Code Compliance officer standing there, or on the phone,…

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

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Consider the assumptions made by your worldview | Whale’s Tales

One of the best books I have ever read, “Debate: Argumentation or Advocacy?,” I first picked up for…

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Fire blotter: Woman gives birth on way to hospital

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus delivers her annual State of the City address at the Muckleshoot Casino on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

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State of the City: Auburn mayor touts flood response and growth

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus began her annual State of the City address Feb. 25 at the Muckleshoot Casino…

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Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus.

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Judge dismisses recall petition against Auburn mayor

The recall effort against Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus is dead.

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Much like a muscle that needs consistent use to stay healthy, communication and interpersonal skills benefit from a dedicated safe space and a supportive environment where people can practice, reflect and grow. Photos courtesy of Valley Cities.

Therapy as preventative care offers better outcomes during periods of crisis

Valley Cities highlights counseling as preventive care for couples, families and children

The City of Auburn will build a roundabout at the intersection of R Street and 21st Street Southeast. Image courtesy of City of Auburn

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Auburn considers options for R Street roundabout

Auburn officials say the single-lane roundabout at the R Street SE/21st Street SE intersection is necessary and will…

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Fire blotter: Man in the throes of alcohol withdrawal

Between Feb. 9 and Feb. 15, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to the following calls for help,…

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Another way to look at loss, grief and life | Whale’s Tales

Scene: late summer 1974. Olympic Peninsula, Lake Sutherland campground.

Flooding at a Chevron station in Auburn in Dec. 2025. File photo

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Governor: WA flood damage totals at least $182M

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Feb. 17 asked the Trump administration for up to $173 million to deal…

Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, speaks during a press conference Feb. 13 about the state’s efforts to protect survivors. Photo by Cassie Diamond

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Legislators promise support for survivors of gender-based violence

OLYMPIA – Washington state lawmakers are looking at how the state is addressing gender-based violence and supporting survivors.

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus. File photo

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Resident launches recall petition against Auburn mayor

Auburn resident Ronnie Morgan III, a candidate for mayor in 2025, has filed a petition to remove Mayor…