Opinion
Strange tales from life at University of Washington | Whale’s Tales
I have many treasured memories from my four years at the University of Washington, and to this day,…
News
Auburn is finalizing ‘asks’ for state lawmakers
Public safety funding, budget gap problems and local projects are on the table.
Opinion
The dangers of unchecked power in one person’s hands | Whale’s Tales
“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”
Life
Where to volunteer in Auburn this holiday season
For many non-profits in Auburn that are out there doing good, volunteers are their life’s blood – they…
Opinion
Let’s leave bridge building to the bridge builders | Whale’s Tales
I have been thinking a lot about an alarming trend in this nation that appears to elevate ignorance.
Business
Auburn recruiting company is getting the job done
Local franchise for @Work marks official opening.
Opinion
Election reveals a deeper cause of our national rancor | Whale’s Tales
“You can safely assume you’ve created God in your own image when he starts hating the same people…
News
Coyotes appear throughout Auburn
One West Hill woman is concerned for local children and small animals as more coyotes encroach her neighborhood.
News
Auburn residents share concerns about public safety
It was the seventh and final such public safety meeting in recent months.
Opinion
Let’s dive into a timeless treasure trove of family films | Whale’s Tales
Watching the 8mm Whale family films my dad shot when we were kids on the old Kodak takes…
News
Grant will help Auburn hire more police officers
The APD applied for the grant money earlier this year.
News
ASD School construction bond failing in early returns
Auburn school bond result below supermajority needed to pass
News
Downtown reconstruction project to cost $12 million
As part of the project, a new theater will replace the now-demolished Auburn Avenue Theater.
Opinion
Here’s hoping for peace and harmony to return soon | Whale’s Tales
As the late comedian and famed cynic George Carlin once said in another context: “People would have to…
News
City celebrates opening of new traffic-easing A Street loop
As the city of Auburn grows, so does the need for infrastructure to properly handle all the added…
Opinion
The long-lasting impact of a parent’s words | Whale’s Tales
Why, oh why, do parents do this to the children they profess to love?
News
Auburn to buy commercial property for $6.3 million
City had been leasing the site at 2802-2826 Auburn Way North.
News
Ball is rolling on Auburn’s downtown transformation
Council approves purchase of land to develop near future Auburn Avenue Theater and more.
News
Auburn senior center will reap rewards of county levy
The levy funding will be doing its thing in Auburn between this year and 2026.
Opinion
Take a page out of my book and share your story | Whale’s Tales
When Reporter editor Andy Hobbs and I first discussed this column three years ago, we talked about making…