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Auburn’s annual Clean Sweep returns this weekend
Take a stroll around town sometime and you’re likely to come across one of the legacies of Clean…
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Opinion
Let’s make some noise for the love of language | Whale’s Tales
When I was a kid, my father took to calling me, “Gerald McBoing McBoing, the Noisemaking Boy,” after…
News
Fire blotter: Two critically injured people in auto accident
Between April 6 and April 12, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to the following calls for service,…
Opinion
We learned English in buildings the U.S. bombed | Commentary
On March 2, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked about reports that a U.S. strike had hit…
News
Auburn seeks two judges for its own municipal court
When the city of Auburn ended its 13-year-old contract with King County District Court on the last day…
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DOJ moves to vacate Jan. 6 conviction for Proud Boys leader from Auburn
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to erase the conviction of a prominent leader of the Proud…
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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…
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…
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…
Life
Lookin’ for bunnies in Auburn
Apart from the tell tale rabbit, the grins of these two youngsters are proof enough that the Easter…
News
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…
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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…
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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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City formulates plans for future Auburn Justice Center
On the upside, the Auburn Justice Center building is in fair, physical condition.
Opinion
Looking at politics through Lincoln-tinted spectacles | Whale’s Tales
Regular readers of Whale’s Tales may have noticed.
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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…
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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…
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.