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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    Got me a few gripes about the doggone...
    By Robert Whale • March 21, 2025 1:30 am

    How does the old “Cheers” intro go?

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    “Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing,” by Auburn writer Sarah Blum. Courtesy image
    Auburn writer launches “Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing”
    By Robert Whale • March 20, 2025 9:30 am

    Auburn’s Sarah Blum began writing “Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing” in 2016, offering the harrowing account of her wartime service…

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    Mayor Nancy Backus strolls with Julie Krueger, who was hired as Auburn’s new Parks, Arts and Recreation director. Courtesy photo City of Auburn.
    Auburn names Julie Krueger its new parks director
    By Robert Whale • March 17, 2025 4:30 pm

    “I’m excited to serve our Auburn community in this new role.”

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    Sarah Blum of Auburn has written “Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing.” Photo courtesy of Sarah Blum
    Local Army nurse’s new book recounts Vietnam War...
    By Robert Whale • March 14, 2025 1:30 pm

    In her new book “Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing,” Blum lays out the experience before her readers.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    Have lunch with someone who disagrees with you...
    By Robert Whale • March 14, 2025 7:30 am

    On March 8, I met a reader and sometime critic of this column for lunch.

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    A multifamily housing development. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
    Auburn contributes to fund for low-income housing
    By Robert Whale • March 7, 2025 11:30 am

    It is well established that South King County has a critical shortage of affordable housing.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    Still finding ways to stand in the sunshine...
    By Robert Whale • March 7, 2025 1:30 am

    As readers of this column may know by now, I am a terminal cancer patient.

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    Courtesy photo
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus delivers the 2025 State of the City address.
    Auburn Mayor Backus delivers State of the City...
    By Robert Whale • March 5, 2025 4:22 pm

    Speech covers public safety, infrastructure, growth and homelessness.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    Principles and ideas that are worth standing by...
    By Robert Whale • February 28, 2025 1:30 am

    In last week’s Whale’s Tales, I criticized the present administration in Washington, D.C. — not for its goals, but for…

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    Don Stevenson follows South 196th Street en route to the Interurban Trail in Kent. File photo
    A good sole leaves his footprint on Auburn...
    By Robert Whale • February 27, 2025 7:30 am

    Don Stevenson, known as “The Pacin’ Parson,” dies at age 89.

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    Larry Brown, Auburn City Council Position 6. Courtesy photo.
    Councilman Larry Brown steps down from position
    By Robert Whale • February 26, 2025 2:44 pm

    Auburn City Council has 90 days to fill the vacant seat.

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    Megan Keno of Auburn writes the food blog “Homemade Home.” Courtesy photo
    Auburn food blogger appears on ‘Next Level Chef’
    By Robert Whale • February 23, 2025 7:30 am

    “Shut up!”

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    Entrance to the gravel pit at 1875 Kersey Way in Auburn. File photo
    Gravel pit’s future includes major development
    By Robert Whale • February 22, 2025 7:30 am

    Its owner, Segale Properties LLC, has announced plans to close the mining operation in 2026 or 2027 and redevelop the land.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    A little political lesson from Wile E. Coyote...
    By Robert Whale • February 21, 2025 1:30 am

    In a series of rules that Wile E. Coyote’s creator, Chuck Jones, laid down in 1948 to guide Warner Brothers’…

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    Ordinary places and the hidden stories they tell...
    By Robert Whale • February 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Just last week, walking along Auburn’s East Main Street, I felt the past and its people all around me.

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    Photo courtesy of Auburn Valley Humane Society.
    Auburn Valley Humane Society employees address exodus
    By Robert Whale • February 13, 2025 7:30 am

    AVHS board did not deny any allegations related to facility’s director.

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    Josh Brugger and his friend and business partner Tim Larson in front of the coffee shop they opened on Jan. 5. Courtesy photo
    Auburn businessman opens another coffee shop with a...
    By Robert Whale • February 7, 2025 1:30 pm

    “We’re a bit different,” Brugger said.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.
    The benefits of taking a good look at...
    By Robert Whale • February 7, 2025 1:30 am

    None of us looking at what’s happening in the world sees things exactly as the next guy does.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    Spreading the word about unnecessary language | Whale’s...
    By Robert Whale • January 31, 2025 9:30 am

    I’ve written a lot about English here, so I can only hope I haven’t made a butt of myself rattling…

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    The city of Auburn anticipates a busy year for contruction and street patching projects under the wing of the Public Works-Engineering Division in 2025. COURTESY PHOTO, city of Auburn
    City engineers anticipate a busy year of construction...
    By Robert Whale • January 31, 2025 7:30 am

    The year 2025 is shaping up to be just as busy as the last.

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