News
The old depot lives again in Auburn mural
In Seattle-area artist Mira Hoke’s grand mural on the west side of the Agrishop, an old time locomotive…
News
Auburn to dedicate park named for former mayor
The latest addition to Auburn’s parks system is a gem, enfolding 7 acres of forest, a 2-acre lake…
Opinion
The ‘ignoranting’ of Americans in the age of false narratives | Whale’s Tales
Many sweeping generalizations stalk our land today, making no distinctions between diverse people and institutions, but lumping them…
News
What would become of Chris Stearns’ council position should he win his bid for the state legislature?
Auburn City C0uncilman Chris Stearns holds a commanding lead over Shukri Olow at present in his election bid…
News
Stearns maintains convincing lead in latest numbers for 47th Legislative District Position 2 contest
Though the election will not be certified until Nov. 29, Auburn City Councilman Chris Stearns appears certain to…
Life
‘I was a soldier, and I am still a soldier for life’
Chriss Moen devotes most of his free time to his fellow veterans, living and deceased.
Opinion
Ode to old John Kirner and the memories he left behind | Whale’s Tales
I want to tell you a thing or two about an old friend.
News
Downtown Auburn arts center expected to open in 2023
Initially, the plan had called for the future Auburn Arts and Culture Center to open this August or…
Business
Auburn boutique supports local crafters and their creations
Until the spring of 2020, Bubbles and Beauty Boutique owner Shari Nirschl handmade and sold her three product…
Life
Rudolph and Elsie will return to Downtown Cooperative’s Santa House
Old-time Auburnites may remember one of the shining glories of Christmases past, when that reindeer with the red…
Life
Auburn artist embraces recyclables as her medium of choice
When Bella Kim was a little girl, she watched the women in her family sewing and mending, so…
News
On the back burner: Environmental Park’s future and reputation
Phase 2 is likely to smack up against a recent reality: the sometime presence of homeless people in…
Business
Rail Hop’n Brewing Company’s home brews brace the parched palette
Just don’t call it a bar.
Opinion
The cost we pay for having a marketplace of ideas | Whale’s Tales
Ah, the internet, the internet, let us count the many blessings of the internet.
Opinion
When weird fascinations collide with the power of insight | Whale’s Tales
I must have been about 9 years old when I started to do this weird thing.
Opinion
Lessons learned from an equal opportunity hater | Whale’s Tales
Years ago I came across a story about an old man who claimed to be a member of…
Life
Auburn’s St. Matthew Episcopal Church marks 125 years and counting
On the afternoon in 1959 that St. Matthew Episcopal Church made the big cross-town boogie from its first…
Life
Construction company owner embraces sobriety with Joy Hour
Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 7 p.m., something powerful rocks the offices of Considerate Contracting at 4146 B…
Opinion
The long and winding road toward finding who you are | Whale’s Tales
Since I was 12, words have been my thing — texts of all sorts in tongues old and…