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Quinn Kortman, safety patrol officer extraordinaire. Couresy photo.

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Auburn 5th-grader enters School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame

“Quinn is a model student and citizen.”

The second annual Juneteenth flag raising was held June 17 at Auburn City Hall. Photos courtesy of City of Auburn

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Auburn’s Juneteenth Celebration set for June 23 at Les Gove Park

City officials raise Juneteenth flag at City Hall.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

Here’s a theory on the fate of conspiracy theorists | Whale’s Tales

If you try to reason with people like that, that the conspiracy they are going on about isn’t…

Artist’s conception of bridge-to-be over White River, connecting Game Farm and Garm Farm Wilderness parks and installing a new Coal Creek water main. Courtesy image.

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Auburn summer construction projects in the works

If you plan to visit Game Farm Park or Game Farm Wilderness Park in south Auburn this summer,…

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

It’s time to laugh instead of cringe at politicians | Whale’s Tales

As humorist and social critic H.L. Mencken wrote, “A man who can laugh, if only at himself, is…

COURTESY PHOTO, King County Metro

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Upgraded transit access is coming to Auburn

As part of a larger, system-wide approach to improve transit access in South King County, Metro’s Rapid Ride…

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

What sort of learning really matters when it’s all over? | Whale’s Tales

It will be about what does not perish when we do.

The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe unveil their gift of a Welcome Figure and provide a song and blessing during the Postmark Center for the Arts grand opening. File photo

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Creative District could bolster arts in Auburn

Two department heads came to City Hall last Monday evening to lob a relatively new-fangled, state-sprung concept at…

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

Renewing a call for marking the White River’s past | Whale’s Tales

In my first column for this newspaper three years ago, I wrote about one of my historical fascinations.

Image courtesy City of Auburn

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R Street corridor upgrade expected to wrap in October

The R Street Corridor is a heavily travelled, heavily congested, north-south connection between Auburn Way South and the…

Deb Thomas of Auburn. (Photo by Robert Whale/Sound Publishing)

Life

‘It’s a chance to thank all of those who came before me’

U.S. Air Force veteran and Auburn resident reflects on her service.

GSA building, as seen from 15th Street Southwest in Auburn in 2021. File photo

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City approves development agreement for GSA site

It’s located on the corner of 15th Street Southwest and C Street Southwest.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

Here are some troublesome aspects of chemotherapy | Whale’s Tales

As readers of this column may know, I have terminal cancer.

The speed safety camera system uses a 3 Dimensional (3D) tracking radar, high resolution digital camera and high definition video camera. The 3D radar identifies any vehicle traveling faster than the predetermined speed and triggers both the camera and video, which capture the event. Image courtesy of the City of Auburn.

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Photo enforcement returns to Auburn school zones

The city’s original red light photo enforcement program began in 2006.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

Energetic puppy flummoxes all-thumbs owner | Whale’s Tales

I had contrived to reach 62 years of age without the big event.

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus addresses students gathered to celebrate and cut the ribbon on Junior Achievement’s new Auburn City Hall storefront at JA Biztown on Perimeter Road in Auburn. Photo courtesy of Junior Achievement

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Junior Achievement’s BizTown welcomes ‘new’ City Hall

Facility is a partnership with the City of Auburn and other public entities.

Auburn’s annual Petpalooza returns May 18 at Game Farm Park. Photo courtesy of Auburn Petpalooza

Life

Mark your calendar for the annual Auburn Petpalooza

Event is May 18 at Game Farm Park.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@www.auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

In search of fairness, morals and good sportsmanship | Whale’s Tales

Ah, the Golden Rule.

Mayor Nancy Backus commemorates Auburn Police Chief Mark Caillier’s 30 years of service. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Police chief celebrates 30 years of service in Auburn

Caillier has been a police officer since 1991, three years before the Auburn Police Department hired him.

Green River. File photo

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Project targets major flooding of Green River

The risk posed to the 21-mile corridor could affect more than 27,000 residents and the stability of 28,000…