Opinion
The real devil in American society is willful ignorance | Whale’s Tales
I was curious. I had to know what was true. So I set out to educate myself.
Business
Muckleshoot Casino Resort hosts grand opening celebrations
The tribe invites the general public to attend the grand opening celebration of the Muckleshoot Casino Resort starting…
News
City accepts funding for Lea Hill Safe Routes to School Project
On Jan. 2, the Auburn City Council accepted $782,477 in grant funding from the Washington State Department of…
Opinion
Grappling with the finality of an oncologist’s statement | Whale’s Tales
Perhaps my brain injected a bit of humor to cover the shock. But I felt the gut punch.
News
Auburn native Mateo Acuña named city’s Poet Laureate
His debut poetry collection highlights the intersectionality of gender, race, and environmental and social justice issues.
Opinion
Musical memories that hit all the right notes | Whale’s Tales
Here are other songs I’ve heard over the years that have had this effect on me.
News
Auburn voters to decide on school district operations levy
The district will use the money to fund educational programs that the state does not fund fully or…
Opinion
Time to trim the linguistic flab from our vocab | Whale’s Tales
I have been thinking about phrases that we use without considering what they actually imply down deep, or…
News
Meet the Auburn City Council’s three new members
All were sworn in just before the Jan. 2 council meeting, so here’s a bit about each one…
News
City, Sound Transit work out parking garage’s details
The City of Auburn and the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority are at work nailing down the…
Opinion
A plea for sanity and ‘better angels’ in the New Year | Whale’s Tales
Like many of you, I have a wish list for the coming year.
News
Auburn Reporter’s Person of the Year is anonymous
Local businessman donates $800,000 to save Auburn Food Bank.
News
Wave goodbye to the Auburn Avenue Theater in 2024
Demolition will pave the way for a new downtown theater complex.
Opinion
In search of the weirdest names on the map | Whale’s Tales
I have always been fascinated by the titles we Americans have bestowed on our towns and cities over…
News
Auburn’s tax revenues end up higher than expected
Many of the city’s year-to-date tax projections are higher than anticipated.
Opinion
The manipulation behind the term ‘carbon footprint’ | Whale’s Tales
“Carbon footprint” was the crowning achievement of an advertising campaign.
News
County honors Auburn’s Postmark Center for the Arts
John D. Spellman Awards recognize achievements in historic preservation.
News
Auburn to annex Bridges neighborhood from Kent
On Dec. 4, the Auburn City Council voted unanimously to annex the Bridges community from Kent.
Opinion
Ode to the best Auburn teacher I never had | Whale’s Tales
“Mister Whale!” the voice said in an elevated register.
News
State regulations shutter Auburn’s Santa House
“We had no idea when we went into it that they were going to change all the rules…