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What we can learn from sick egos and the perils they pose | Whale’s Tales

What I couldn’t get across to him — I tried — is that you can be the best…

The area within the dotted line is a Kent neighborhood known as The Bridges, completely surrounded by Auburn. (COURTESY IMAGE)

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Auburn council slated to vote on Bridges annexation

This would set the clock ticking down to 12:01 a.m., Jan. 1, 2024, when the annexation of the…

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

It’s about time to embrace your inner nerd | Whale’s Tales

I was 22 years old, and in my second year at the University of Washington that fateful day,…

Auburn Food Bank. (File photo)

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Anonymous benefactor donates $800,000 to fully fund food bank relocation

“I have a Christmas miracle at Thanksgiving.”

Heather Feller discusses some of the snappy clothes she has to sell at Emerald City Fashion, her clothing boutique at 50 West Main in downtown Auburn. Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter

Business

Clothing store finds the right fit in downtown Auburn

“Everyone deserves to look nice,” says Emerald City Fashion owner.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Taking a closer look at our evolving blame game | Whale’s Tales

I was listening to the radio on the way in to work the other day when I caught…

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Election update: New faces will join Auburn City Council

Results certified Nov. 28.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

A gentle reminder to remember the cost of freedom | Whale’s Tales

Before we put the veterans back on the shelf until the next observance, I think it’s worthwhile to…

The Auburn community will honor veterans of all military services at Saturday’s Veterans Day Parade, among them former U.S. Marine John Boterf, pictured here. (Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter)

Life

D for discipline: Auburn veteran reflects on service

Boterf is an active member of VFW Post 1741 in Auburn. He will take part in Auburn’s annual…

Photo courtesy of the City of Auburn
The Navy Band of the Northwest participated in the 2022 parade.

News

Don’t miss Auburn’s 58th annual Veterans Parade

One of the largest Veterans Day parades west of the Mississippi returns to Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Courtesy photo, Tony Dohse
VFW Post 1741 members who distributed Buddy Poppies to honor veterans living and dead last Saturday in front of Haggen in Lakeland Hills are from left to right: Frank Bannister, Roger Flygare, Derek Dean, Mike Sepal, John Boterf, Tony Dohse, Eric Schlichte and Cory Rueb.

Life

Local veterans distribute ‘Buddy Poppies’

Last Saturday, members of VFW Post 1741 in Auburn met in front of the Haggen grocery store in…

James Jeyaraj

News

Voters poised to oust 2 Auburn City Council incumbents

Meanwhile, VRFA Prop. 1 is sailing to victory.

News

Elections: No new faces on Auburn School Board

In the lone contested race for the Auburn School District Board of Directors, Valerie Gonzales, a board appointee,…

A celebration of the late Lela Brugger’s life takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Events Center at Les Gove Park. Courtesy photo, Brugger family.

Life

Farewell to Auburn’s “feisty lady bug”

Lela Brugger was a central figure in Auburn’s arts community.

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

Opinion

Finding a life lesson in an old pair of slippers | Whale’s Tales

Lately I have found myself overwhelmed.

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Debbie Christian and Leticia Brito of the Auburn Food Bank.

News

Auburn Food Bank still short on money for new home

Its anticipated 6,600-square-foot future home and the city of Auburn’s associated overnight shelter were happy topics at the…

Courtesy photo, City of Auburn
The City of Auburn has received a $50,000 from Bobcat Company and the National Recreation and Park Associatinn to develop and revitalize trails to improve the overall health and well-being of the community.

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Auburndale Park receives $50,000 grant from Bobcat Company

Auburndale Park has received a $50,000 grant from Bobcat Company and the National Recreation and Park Association to…

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

Opinion

Bigotry and hatred are tumors on the soul | Whale’s Tales

I have always believed that bigotry and hatred are tumors on the soul that need to be cut…

Cheryl Rakes

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Candidate Q&A: Auburn City Council Position 1

Cheryl Rakes vs. Lisa Stirgus

James Jeyaraj

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Candidate Q&A: Auburn City Council Position 3

James Jeyaraj vs. Tracy Taylor-Turner