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Plans move forward for art project in downtown Auburn
On Feb. 2, the Auburn City Council authorized Mayor Nancy Backus to approve the conceptual design of The…
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Green River College president steps down amid budget issues
Green River College President Suzanne Johnson stepped down from the position she has held for more than nine…
Opinion
Gaslighting, selfishness and other sinister things | Whale’s Tales
I would prefer — as I expect most of you would, too — that the course of human…
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Public art to be featured at new Auburn Avenue Theater park
7-foot metal sculpture called ‘The Gathering Tree’ to be part of display at new park
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Auburn rolls out more traffic safety cameras
New traffic safety cameras opened watchful eyes on drivers in Auburn on Jan. 12, beginning a warning period…
Life
Auburn choir students set their sights on Disneyland trip
“Let’s try it again,” said Ryan Hutchison, aka, “Mr. Hutch,” queuing up for the umpteenth time Tuesday morning…
Opinion
White River’s history has me bubbling with excitement | Whale’s Tales
I am haunted by places and one-time features in the landscape that have faded, crumbled, disappeared, or given…
Opinion
Mark Twain offers insight on latest web of lies | Whale’s Tales
“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes,” said American writer and humorist Mark Twain.
News
Auburn revises legislative wish list ahead of session
The City of Auburn revealed in early December 2025 what it intended to ask of lawmakers in Olympia…
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City leaders recognize flood response in Auburn and beyond
It’s been a tough go for the City of Auburn to push through official business while handling the…
Opinion
Time for us to take another look at Lincoln’s playbook | Whale’s Tales
Hatred of Americans by Americans.
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Yolanda Trout-Manuel recognized for service, leadership
When the Auburn City Council convened for its first meeting of 2026 at 7 p.m. Jan. 5, Yolanda…
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City attorney swears Auburn City Council members into office
Mayor Nancy Backus and Auburn City Councilmembers Kate Baldwin, Lisa Stirgus, and Brian Lott raised their right hands…
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Post-flood resources for Auburn residents and businesses
City releases initial estimates of damage for residents and businesses.
Opinion
Grateful to have so many fine people in my life | Whale’s Tales
I have much to be grateful for what’s happened in the past year as I continue to struggle…
Opinion
A couple of wishes as we start another year | Whale’s Tales
As I’ve said before in this column, I am not much into making new year’s resolutions.
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Auburn to allow new co-living housing type to be built
Under a state mandate, the Auburn City Council this month opened the way to a lesser known form…
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Auburn’s legislative wish list includes more police
Other legislative asks include zoning and land use revisions.
Opinion
Christmas memories that still make my eyes light up | Whale’s Tales
In a photograph my mother snapped on Christmas morning 1968, I sit, pajama-clad, to the right of the…
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Auburn awaits funding from county’s parks levy
At the Auburn City Council meeting Dec. 15, the council authorized Mayor Nancy Backus to strike an agreement…