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Council votes for Auburn to stand up its own municipal court
By a 5-2 vote on May 5, the Auburn City Council gave Mayor Nancy Backus the authority to…
Opinion
Here come da judges — and thank God | Whale’s Tales
One more instance of a judge stepping forward at a moment of peril to our national life to…
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Auburn’s garbage hauler talks trash at city council
In 2024, Waste Management collected from Auburn city streets 7,577 tons of garbage, 87 roadside litter bags, 80…
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Candidates file for public office in Auburn
Eleven candidates are in the running for public office in Auburn, according to King County Elections. The candidates…
Opinion
Tapping into the power of mental flexibility | Whale’s Tales
At this moment, many of our distracted countrymen glare at each other over a rigid barrier of hardened…
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Auburn PD reports an increase in pursuits since law change
Most police pursuits occur between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m., according to the department.
Opinion
A look at the fool’s potential radius of destruction | Whale’s Tales
Ever since it invented the skid steer loader in 1960, the Bobcat Company claims on its website, it…
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Stirgus officially joins Auburn City Council
Stirgus will fill the time remaining on former councilmember Larry Brown’s four-year council term.
Opinion
Looking through the rear-view mirror in my mind | Whale’s Tales
Road trips through the heart of Eastern Washington’s one-horse towns are among the most treasured memories of my…
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Council passes resolution in support of countywide EMS levy
On April 21, the Auburn City Council unanimously approved a resolution green-lighting the placement of a countywide ballot…
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Auburn’s annual Clean Sweep returns this weekend
Clean Sweep, Auburn’s annual celebration of Earth Day, is here again from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April…
Opinion
A serious bone to pick with the powers that be | Whale’s Tales
Questioning methods, as I see it, has nothing to do with politics or personal animosities.
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Stirgus answers questions from Auburn City Council
Here is a selection of the questions the Auburn City Council put to Lisa Stirgus and the other…
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Lisa Stirgus appointed to Auburn City Council
She will fill the position vacated by Larry Brown.
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Auburn Food Bank enjoys new home, seeks more donations
The agency’s annual school food drive was down about 30,000 pounds compared to 2024.
Opinion
Pondering life and death on this side of eternity | Whale’s Tales
I no longer fear death itself, but I could do without dying.
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Council picks seven to interview to fill out remainder of Larry Brown’s term
At a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. April 7, the Auburn City Council chose seven candidates to interview…
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East Main Street to close for three months this summer
The work is part of Auburn’s downtown reconstruction project.
Opinion
Fighting for a word whose meaning has taken a beating | Whale’s Tales
As readers of this column may know by now, I am a word person.
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Auburn has new deadline for deciding court’s fate
City can continue contract with King County District Court or form its own municipal court.