Obituaries
Virginia Leslie | Obit
Virginia Jean (Jones) Leslie
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…
Opinion
No Kings | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
This cartoon references the No Kings rallies scheduled for March 28 across King County.
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…
News
Gov. signs bill addressing WA retailers’ penny problem
A new Washington state law offers a way to make change in an era without pennies.
News
WA leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition
State lawmakers and the governor are rethinking how Washington marks the legacy of Cesar Chavez following stunning accusations…
Opinion
Long words, old words, wild words and funny words | Whale’s Tales
It’s been a while since I’ve written here about the delights and instruction I’ve derived from a lifetime’s…
News
Fire blotter: Van engulfed in flames
The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to the following calls for service between March 9 and March 15…
News
Indivisible Auburn prepares for next No Kings event
As he has been doing for almost a year, Joe Hochwalt will take his stand on Auburn’s sidewalks…
Opinion
Editorial: A look at what got done and what didn’t in Olympia
In a short session, legislators passed consequential bills. But there’s work left for next time.
Opinion
I’ve been wondering lately about human deceit | Whale’s Tales
Some people lie to everyone around them; others lie to themselves.
News
WA law will make it easier to distribute abortion pill stockpile
Washington earlier this year had to return 30,000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the manufacturer.
News
Regulations and revisions on tap in Auburn this year
The Washington state Growth Management Act requires that counties and cities periodically review all their regulatory do’s and…
News
Auburn mayor responds to allegations in failed recall petition
By trotting out recycled allegations, distortions of past events, and shopworn claims that had already been publicly addressed…
Opinion
I’ve been wondering lately about human deceit | Whale’s Tales
I was watching a teleplay of Shakespeare’s Macbeth a few weeks ago when the the Scottish King Duncan…
