Business
Auburn businessman opens another coffee shop with a twist
“We’re a bit different,” Brugger said.
Opinion
The benefits of taking a good look at yourself | Whale’s Tales
None of us looking at what’s happening in the world sees things exactly as the next guy does.
Opinion
Spreading the word about unnecessary language | Whale’s Tales
I’ve written a lot about English here, so I can only hope I haven’t made a butt of…
News
City engineers anticipate a busy year of construction in Auburn
The year 2025 is shaping up to be just as busy as the last.
News
Up to 132 homes slated to be built on Lea Hill
The properties are part of the Copper Creek Open Space Property, which Auburn annexed from Kent as the…
Opinion
Oh, the things we say, but shouldn’t | Whale’s Tales
So many of my father’s advices, as he actually said them, I did not take.
Business
A fundraiser for Trotter’s
An Auburn staple, Trotter’s is in need of funds for much needed repairs to the building.
News
Auburn revises city code related to ‘dangerous dogs’
City officials say this revision is necessary not only to accurately identify and prescribe the burden of proof…
Opinion
Let’s stop using tragedies for political points | Whale’s Tales
These should not be partisan issues, but that’s what they’ve become.
News
Auburn public officials want to talk about crime and safety
Safe Auburn: Community Conversations Part 2 coming to four sites in January.
Opinion
Confessions of a klutz: Was I cursed from the cradle? | Whale’s Tales
For most of my life, that’s how I felt about myself.
Opinion
A few thoughts on those ‘cultural elites’ | Whale’s Tales
It stuns me how often we are guilty of doing the very thing we complain about and despise…
Life
Auburn Food Bank steps up its giving ways
During the Christmas distribution on Dec. 23, more than 2,000 people — or 600 to 700 families —…
News
Auburn parks director Daryl Faber will retire in 2025
“It’s such a pleasure that we can bring it all to the community,” said Faber, reflecting on 22…
Opinion
Sometimes the goofy stuff is good enough | Whale’s Tales
The authors of “Un novo guia conversação em portuguez e inglez” (“A new guide for conversation in Portugese…
Opinion
History has always been about human beings | Whale’s Tales
Years ago, the late journalist Harry Reasoner said this on a CBS historical documentary: “The past is like…
News
Council appoints Cheryl Rakes as Auburn’s deputy mayor
The Auburn City Council appointed Councilmember Cheryl Rakes as deputy mayor for 2025 at its meeting Dec. 16.
Opinion
It’s tough being a pint-sized, bony geek among the big guys | Whale’s Tales
When I was a kid, a dude two or three years older and bigger than I was might…
News
Should Auburn restart its own municipal court?
City leaders are examining the cost and logistics behind current contract with King County.
Business
Auburn business hits roadblock with city traffic fee
Circle Creek Therapy owners want to stay in Auburn.