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Auburn voters to decide on school bond and levy
Here’s a recap of Prop. 1 and Prop. 2.
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Auburn weighs impact of energy storage systems
The city is contemplating whether it will continue to say no to any businesses that seek to develop…
Opinion
Thoughts on protests and freedom of speech in America | Whale’s Tales
Hundreds of people took to Auburn’s streets last Saturday to protest the policies of the Trump Administration.
News
VRFA projects growth in demand for services and more
As measured by call volume, the number of requests that come into the Valley Regional Fire Authority every…
News
Auburn PD reports decrease in crime stats this year
Auburn Police have had a busy year to date, but statistics show a decrease in crime compared to…
Opinion
Reflections on an anniversary I am fortunate to reach | Whale’s Tales
On Saturday, Oct. 11, Ann and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary.
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Auburn’s municipal court will begin operations in 2027
On Oct. 6, the Auburn City Council passed an ordinance establishing a municipal court and set its first…
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Forum features Auburn mayor and council candidates
The Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement of Washington hosted a candidate forum Oct. 7 in…
Business
Auburn to revise rules for opening home-based businesses
City plans to amend the process to make opening a home-based businesses less of a problem.
Opinion
What’s happening was never what the founders intended | Whale’s Tales
An object may lean only so far to one side before it goes over, unless set upright again.
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Auburn officials continue community conversations
At a time of heightened tensions about the rising tide of youth related crimes in Auburn in 2024,…
News
Auburn to set up a muncipal court by Jan. 1, 2027
In a work session Sept. 22, the Auburn City Council gave what may be the final eyeballing to…
Opinion
Here’s why AI should scare the hell out of all of us | Whale’s Tales
The voices and images produced by artificial intelligence are all around us these days, and getting more convincing…
News
New Auburn Avenue Theater will help enhance downtown
Flanked to the north by the Postmark Center for the Arts, Auburn’s new theater will act as a…
Opinion
Fault finding and political violence in today’s America | Whale’s Tales
The murder of political activist Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, on Sept 10 at…
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Pair of promotions at the Auburn Police Department
At the Sept. 15 regular Auburn City Council meeting, Auburn Police Chief Mark Caillier continued the tradition of…
Life
Hops and Crops caps off the summer with suds and fun
Long ago, brother and sister Alfred and Anna Olson hosted dances for friends in the cedar barn, feet…
News
Financial update: How Auburn is doing compared to 2024
While the City of Auburn collected 11% more revenue for its general fund as of June 30, 2025,…
Opinion
A bit of healthy skepticism over ‘manifest and receive’ | Whale’s Tales
Create more financial flow, live with serenity and clarity, deepen relationships, heal your dying mother.
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Council backs upcoming school bond and levy on Nov. ballot
Everybody should know by now that the Auburn School District’s middle and elementary schools are full to bursting,…