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Auburn police report a decrease in several crime categories

Between Jan. 1 and Aug. 31, 2024, occurrences of crimes dipped significantly in 10 of the 11 categories…

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Wheel fun: Auburn kids benefit from bike grant

On Monday evening (Oct. 7), the Auburn City Council accepted the $212,000 grant.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

Combing through this current follicle challenge | Whale’s Tales

I feared the day when passersby on the streets would start in with, “Hey, get a look at…

Larry Brown, Auburn Deputy Mayor, Councilmember Position No. 6. Courtesy photo.

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Council addresses recent absences of deputy mayor

Auburn’s Deputy Mayor Larry Brown has been battling an unspecified medical issue.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

Behind the scenes in the quest for fame | Whale’s Tales

I watched a documentary 15 years ago in which a reporter asked a group of kids what they…

The city of Auburn cuts the ribbon on the new pedestrian bridge at Game Farm and Game Farm Wilderness Park on Oct. 1. Photo courtesy city of Auburn

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City builds new bridge over the White River

Ribbon cutting is Oct. 1.

The Circle Creek leadership team: (Left to right) Stephen Doherty, Arden Keller, Courtni Doherty, Casey Hubeek, Julian Padgett, Kristen Mundy, Christina Terbovic. Courtesy photo

Business

Circle Creek Therapy adds behavioral health and counseling

Auburn facility’s program will focus on children.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

Consider the influence of those annoying ads | Whale’s Tales

Because what we know about this election is that other nations that mean us ill — for example,…

Demolition has begun on the Auburn Avenue Theater, with the main marquee among the things coming down first. Courtesy photo

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Auburn Avenue Theater’s marquee comes down

With the recent removal of its marquee, the Auburn Avenue Theater has visibly reached the end of its…

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

When your mind wanders into heavy traffic | Whale’s Tales

Before I even set out from my chemotherapy and radiation treatment in Puyallup on Monday to the office…

Homeless encampment in a wooded area in Auburn on Aug. 27, 2021. File photo

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Auburn approves new outdoor camping rules

The council passed the ordinance, which removes certain sections from the city code.

The 2024 Hops and Crops beer and music festival was held Sept. 14 at Mary Olson Farm in Auburn. Photos by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

Life

Rain or shine, annual Hops and Crops festival carries on

Beer and music event took place Sept. 14 at Mary Olson Farm.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

Winning the battle against cancer by a whisker | Whale’s Tales

It all came to my attention one morning that formerly bewhiskered areas of my face were now bare.

The exterior of the rebuilt Terminal Park Elementary School, 1101 D St. SE, Auburn. The remodeled school opened in Sept. 2023 and was the final school financed by the district’s 2016 bond. File photo

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Auburn voters to consider school construction bond on Nov. ballot

If approved by voters in November, the bond would rebuild outdated schools and more.

Celebrants gathered last year at the Mary Olson Farm on Green River Road for suds, music and a great time. Photo courtesy White River Valley Museum

Life

Hops and Crops music and beer festival returns

Festival is Sept. 14 at the historic Mary Olson Farm on Green River Road.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

Local memories run deeper than the Green River | Whale’s Tales

Sumner’s a sweet little town, and I am happy to be part of it.

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Apartment complex owner lobbies city for rezone

Parcel is at 733 8th St. NE.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

For the love of the Auburn Avenue Theater | Whale’s Tales

The Auburn Avenue Theater building started out its long life in 1926 as a bus depot before its…

Homelessness Outreach Program Coordinator Kent Hay delivering mail to a resident of a homeless camp in Auburn. Sound Publishing file photo

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Council considers amending Auburn’s camping laws

The city asserts it can “better protect its parks and facilities” and “promote equitable access for all citizens.”

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

One of the most beautiful things I have ever read | Whale’s Tales

I am a fool for a great read.