Opinion
Family home’s noisy soundtrack still plays in my soul | Whale’s Tales
I grew up in a rather small house in the northeast Auburn of the 1960s and ‘70s.
Opinion
P.T. Barnum would be proud of today’s golden age of suckerism
As you know by now, I make my living writing the news.
News
City accepts grants for six transportation improvement projects
The Washington State Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration have awarded the city of Auburn $6.3…
Life
Careers take flight at Green River College’s aviation program
For much of the flight from the Renton Airport over South King County and back early Friday afternoon,…
Opinion
For the love of wordplay and timeless family jokes | Whale’s Tales
An American woman was meeting with old friends shortly after her return from an extended stay overseas, when…
News
Woman, 20, shot near Auburn church on Jan. 25, is recovering at Harborview
A 20-year-old woman who was shot near an Auburn church on Jan. 25 has been upgraded from critical…
Business
Bed, Bath and Beyond closes its Auburn store at the Outlet Collection among a total of 58
Bed, Bath and Beyond has closed its store at the Outlet Collection Seattle in Auburn, apparently, for good.
News
Suspect in attempted Auburn barista kidnapping pleads not guilty at arraignment
The suspect the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office claims tried to kidnap a barista from a north Auburn…
Opinion
A better life comes from learning to distinguish between fact and opinion | Whale’s Tales
One night in 2016, my wife, Ann, and I were cruising through the vegetable aisle of a local…
News
Council taps Cheryl Rakes, executive director of the Downtown Auburn Cooperative, to be new council member
The Auburn City Council on Monday evening selected Cheryl Rakes, executive director of the Downtown Auburn Cooperative, to…
News
Thieves steal bronze statue, Joie de Vivre, from in front of the Auburn Community and Events Center
Over the weekend, a thief or thieves stole the bronze sculpture of a girl that had welcomed visitors…
News
Prosecutor charges 38-year-old Auburn man with the attempted kidnapping of a barista early on Jan. 16
The King County Prosecuting Attorneys’ Office on Thursday afternoon formally charged an Auburn man with second-degree attempted kidnapping…
News
Council to select replacement for 47th Legislative District Rep. Chris Stearns at its meeting on Monday, Jan. 26
The Auburn City Council will select a new councilmember at its regular meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan.…
News
Residents express concern about Auburn mayor’s paid time off
Seven Auburn residents have asked the Auburn City Council to change policies that determine the Auburn mayor’s salary…
News
Alleged would-be barista snatcher makes first court appearance
The man Auburn Police arrested Tuesday afternoon for allegedly trying to yank a barista through the drive-thru window…
News
Police arrest Auburn man accused of trying to kidnap barista
The Auburn Police Department (APD) arrested a suspect Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 17) that they believe to be the…
Life
Auburn Habitat for Humanity store offers bargains and hope
Home improvement outlet benefits low-income families in King County.
Opinion
‘I must have driven through a barn’ and other stories of grace | Whale’s Tales
My brother, Jack, and I were jabbering on Christmas Eve about all the things we’ve done in our…