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Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign along Lincoln Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. File photo/Sound Publishing

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Disaster declaration for WA flooding approved

President Donald Trump has approved opening up federal funding to deal with the aftermath of historic flooding that…

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

Opinion

The odor of death offends the spring air | Whale’s Tales

As student strolling on the grounds of the University of Washington in the 1980s, I relished the advent…

Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association.

Opinion

Two words employers deserve to hear more often | Commentary

If you own or operate a business in Washington, I’m curious — when is the last time you…

Photo courtesy City of Auburn.
Apart from the tell tale rabbit, the grins of these two youngsters are proof enough that the Easter Bunny is real, at least for the weekend of April 3 during the annual Peter Cotton Trail event where bunnies were hidden at various parks in Auburn.

Life

Lookin’ for bunnies in Auburn

Apart from the tell tale rabbit, the grins of these two youngsters are proof enough that the Easter…

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

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Auburn to pay mayor’s legal expenses from recall effort

By a narrow vote of 4-3, the Auburn City Council on April 6 approved a resolution directing that…

Dick Milks | Obit

Obituaries

Dick Milks | Obit

Dick Donald Milks

COURTESY PHOTO, ICE

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Data shows surge in immigration arrests in WA

Federal immigration authorities arrested over 2,100 people in Washington between October and early March, according to newly released…

Screenshot from Kalshi.com.

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WA clashes in court with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Robinhood

Washington sued the online prediction market platform Kalshi last month with claims that the company is violating state…

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Auburn Justice Center, home of the Auburn Police Department and the city’s municipal court at 340 E. Main St.

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City formulates plans for future Auburn Justice Center

On the upside, the Auburn Justice Center building is in fair, physical condition.

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

Opinion

Looking at politics through Lincoln-tinted spectacles | Whale’s Tales

Regular readers of Whale’s Tales may have noticed.

Debbie Maguire | Obit

Obituaries

Debbie Maguire | Obit

Debbie Turcotte Maguire

News

Protesters hold third No Kings rally in Auburn

In Auburn, an estimated 1,480 participants joined peaceful protesters across Washington state for the third No Kings rally…

Supporters of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires celebrate as Gov. Bob Ferguson prepares to sign it on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Olympia. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

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Gov. signs ‘millionaires tax’ with legal challenge close behind

Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 30 signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is…

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

Opinion

Fond memories of my favorite seasons spring to mind | Whale’s Tales

My favorite two seasons are spring and fall, each inextricably tied to happy memories.

Virginia Leslie | Obit

Obituaries

Virginia Leslie | Obit

Virginia Jean (Jones) Leslie

Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association.

Opinion

Will businesses really leave? That’s the wrong question | Commentary

Our recent survey of Washington employers hit a nerve. The results showing that 44% of business leaders are…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

No Kings | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

This cartoon references the No Kings rallies scheduled for March 28 across King County.

The entrance to an Amazon facility in Everett, Washington. Sound Publishing File Photo

Business

Amazon and Walmart fined for selling banned refrigerant in WA

Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are collectively facing over a million dollars in environmental fines from Washington state’s…

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Gov. signs bill addressing WA retailers’ penny problem

A new Washington state law offers a way to make change in an era without pennies.

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Clean Sweep is Auburn’s annual celebration of Earth Day. Volunteers work on general cleanup, landscaping, planting, weeding, litter pickup and other projects at various parks, trails and other public sites around Auburn.

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Auburn’s Clean Sweep returns for 24th year

Also: Don’t miss annual Easter egg hunt on April 4.