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Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Pot-of-gold theory: Memories from an innocent age | Whale’s Tales

Apparently, word about our adventure got around, as for weeks we were the butt of jokes at school.

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Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson has pleaded not guilty to the May 31, 2019, shooting death of Jesse Sarey. He maintains he acted in self defense.

News

Auburn police officer still on payroll while awaiting murder trial

City has not conducted an internal investigation of Jeffrey Nelson and the related 2019 shooting.

Photo courtesy of Downtown Auburn Cooperative
In Seattle artist Mira Hoke’s mural, the old Auburn Depot lives again on the west side of the Agrishop.

News

Auburn’s economic development division stays busy on many fronts

There are also new murals, like the one on the corner of Main and Auburn Way North with…

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Give yourself permission to find your own drumbeat | Whale’s Tales

The summer before I graduated from college, an unasked-for “bolt from the blue” changed my life.

The Postmark Center for the Arts marquee. (Courtesy photo)

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Auburn’s future center of arts and culture now has a name

The Postmark Center for the Arts is expected to open this fall.

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Courage and love are key to conquering hopelessness | Whale’s Tales

I need to follow up what I said in last week’s column about scars.

Bridge over White River. (Courtesy photo)

News

Water main tops list of Auburn’s summer construction projects

Summer 2023 will be a hot time for construction projects in the city of Auburn.

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

The search for strength can be found in the scars | Whale’s Tales

“In a dark time the eye begins to see …”

A girl tries out the Cedar Lanes bike trail in Auburn before its opening. Photo courtesy of Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation.

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Auburn’s bicycle network could use improvement, according to trade association

Here’s how Auburn fared in the seven categories for mid-size cities.

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

‘What the hell’ moment leads to adventure of a lifetime | Whale’s Tales

Each life is composed of an infinity of tiny brushstrokes.

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Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus.

News

Council settles mayor’s salary issues as part of legal settlement

On June 5, the Auburn City Council adopted ordinances that settled the issue of Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus’s…

Sound Transit has provided this map to show the site of Auburn's second Sound Transit Parking Garage. Courtesy Sound Transit

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Sound Transit authorizes contract for Auburn Station parking and area improvements

The Sound Transit Board has authorized the award to Absher Construction of Puyallup of a design-build contract for…

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The Auburn Avenue Theater sits vacant and boarded up on Jan. 3, 2022, after being condemned due to safety concerns stemming from the demolition of the Max House Apartments complex next door.

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City receives money to rebuild Auburn Avenue Theater

The city of Auburn will receive $1.54 million from the state Department of Commerce for rebuilding the Auburn…

State Capitol in Olympia. File photo

News

Auburn tallies wins and losses in recent legislative session

At Monday evening’s Auburn City Council study session, Administrative Director Dana Hinman presented city leaders with the city’s…

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Time to check my watch as the seasons roll on by | Whale’s Tales

One thing aging has taught me: kids live in another world than I do.

Photos by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter
Auburn International Farmers Market Coordinator Amanda Valdez has her hands full with bustling market on Sundays at Auburn’s Les Gove Park.

Life

Auburn Farmers Market stays pleasantly busy

“As busy as it gets.”

Auburn City Hall. File photo

News

New rules clarify how Auburn pays mayor, handles benefits

On June 5, the Auburn City Council approved new rules to make the division clear.

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Ignorance takes a prominent seat at today’s table | Whale’s Tales

In the film “Matilda,” the girl’s father, Harry Wormwood, in conversation with Matilda’s teacher, Miss Honey, belittles educated…

The joint was jumping at the grand opening of the Imperial Palace Casino. Photo courtesy of Ryan Kunkel

Business

Auburn welcomes Imperial Palace Casino at grand opening

Located at the former Iron Horse Casino.

A small boy samples a portion of the bike trail at Cedar Lanes Park in south Auburn. (Photo courtesy of Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation)

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Community invited to celebrate Auburn’s new bike park

To celebrate completion of the bike park’s first of two phases of construction, the city is throwing a…