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Auburn Station’s existing parking garage. (File photo)

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Sound Transit and city seek deal for parking garage

City-owned easement stands in the way of construction.

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

Opinion

The wit and wisdom of Mrs. Whale carries on | Whale’s Tales

I have not written much in this space about my mother.

Auburn Food Bank, 2804 Auburn Way N. (Photo courtesy of Debbie Christian)

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Auburn Food Bank prepares to open new location

Official ribbon cutting set for March 20.

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

Opinion

Foreign languages often find a better way to say it | Whale’s Tales

“Learn a new language and get a new soul.”

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus delivers her annual State of the City address to a near capacity audience in the Events Center at the Muckleshoot Casino on Thursday, Feb. 29. Photo courtesy City of Auburn

News

State of the City 2024: Auburn mayor addresses growth, parks and more

Speech was held Feb. 29 in the Events Center at the Muckleshoot Casino.

King County District Court judges. Pictured left to right: Judge Raul Martinez, Judge Corinna Harn, Judge Lisa Paglisotti, Judge Fa’amomoi Masaniai, Judge Kristin Shotwell, Judge Rebecca C. Robertson, Judge Peter Peaquin, Judge Jill Klinge, Judge Lisa O’Toole, Judge Kevin Peck, Judge Matthew York, Judge Leah Taguba, Judge Brian Todd, Judge Elizabeth D. Stephenson, Judge Kuljinder Dhillon, Judge Marcus Naylor, Judge Karama H. Hawkins, Judge Nathaniel Green. Not pictured: Judge Virgina Amato, Judge Michael Finkle, Judge Michelle Gehlsen, Judge Laurel Gibson, Judge Gregg Hirakawa, Judge Andrea S. Jarmon, Judge Rhonda Laumann. COURTESY PHOTO

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Should Auburn go back to using a municipal court?

Discussion surfaces on city’s agreement with the King County District Court.

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

Opinion

The key thing is what we do with our imperfections | Whale’s Tales

I have said and done many things of which I am not proud. That is, I am no…

Kent Hay, Auburn’s Outreach Program Administrator, explores homeless encampments in Auburn. File photo

News

Discovery of body in Auburn leads to discussion on ordinance

Auburn City Code already establishes rules and restrictions related to loitering on publicly-owned property or related to uses…

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

Opinion

Songs trigger memories of growing up in Auburn | Whale’s Tales

That’s what happens whenever I hear the opening notes of Bruce Springsteen’s wonderful “My Hometown.”

King County elections drop box. (File photo)

News

Auburn School District levy is passing by thin margin

These were the results as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21.

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

Opinion

Poetic proof that artificial intelligence needs a human touch | Whale’s Tales

Of course there’s irony here in that LinkedIn is asking writers — who, after all, make their living…

Maddy Lindsay won the Miss Auburn crown last weekend. Photo courtesy City of Auburn.

News

Miss Auburn and Miss Auburn’s Teen 2024 winners crowned

There were 10 Miss Auburn and 11 Miss Auburn Teen contestants who competed in each phase of competition.

Auburn School District Superintendent Dr. Alan Spicciati. Courtesy photo

News

Auburn School District levy trails by narrow margin in early returns

A simple majority of 50 percent plus 1 vote is required to pass a levy, and the superintendent…

Auburn City Hall. Courtesy photo

News

City seeks to condemn properties to widen road

Auburn hopes to widen Auburn Way South from Hemlock Street to Poplar Street Southeast.

Photo courtesy of King County
Don Castro, for whom Don’s Place is named.

News

Emergency housing facility opens in north Auburn

Don’s Place serves people experiencing homelessness, with a focus on veterans and seniors.

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

Opinion

Once upon a time, flexibility was seen as a strength | Whale’s Tales

I have always considered it a strength, not a weakness, to consult with people with whom we vehemently…

Courtesy Sarah Blum
Former operating room nurse Sarah Blum at the 12th Evacuation Hospital in Cu Chi Vietnam, 1967.

Life

Former Vietnam War nurse’s new book to be published

Auburn author talks about her experiences and recovery.

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort offers some stellar views, as shown here by Robert Dearstine, Executive Director of Resort Operations. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

Business

Muckleshoot Tribe’s new luxury hotel tower celebrates grand opening

It may be hard to believe looking up and around today, but the Muckleshoot Casino started out in…

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

Opinion

When it comes to grievances, the joke is on us | Whale’s Tales

I can’t shake the conviction that a sense of perpetual aggrievement is one of the key components of…

Graphic courtesy City of Auburn
C Street Corridor improvement project.

News

Upcoming street repair and construction projects in Auburn

This will be a busy year for street repair and construction in Auburn.