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    Articles by Robert Whale
    The four yellow parcels in the center of the image are where Portofino Investment plans to develop between 107 and 132 middle incoming housing units. Image courtesy King County Assessor
    Up to 132 homes slated to be built...
    By Robert Whale • January 30, 2025 7:30 am

    The properties are part of the Copper Creek Open Space Property, which Auburn annexed from Kent as the Bridges development in 2023.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    Oh, the things we say, but shouldn’t |...
    By Robert Whale • January 27, 2025 12:00 pm

    So many of my father’s advices, as he actually said them, I did not take.

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    Michael Braxton, owner of Trotter’s Restaurant, and Rosalie Deresch, who has launched a fundraiser to help him make much needed repairs to the building. Photo courtesy of Sandy Smith.
    A fundraiser for Trotter’s
    By Robert Whale • January 27, 2025 10:30 am

    An Auburn staple, Trotter’s is in need of funds for much needed repairs to the building.

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    For a dog to be declared dangerous, or potentially dangerous in Auburn, it must have attacked, bitten, endangered, or injured a person or a domestic animal, without provocation. File photo
    Auburn revises city code related to ‘dangerous dogs’
    By Robert Whale • January 17, 2025 8:30 am

    City officials say this revision is necessary not only to accurately identify and prescribe the burden of proof in an appeal of a dangerous dog determination, but also to protect dog owners’ rights to due process.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    Let’s stop using tragedies for political points |...
    By Robert Whale • January 17, 2025 7:30 am

    These should not be partisan issues, but that’s what they’ve become.

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    On Jan. 14, the city of Auburn will roll out Safe Auburn Part 2, a series of meetings where attendees may ask city officials questions about the uptick in crime in their neighborhoods and what the city is doing about it. At one of last year’s meetings, attendees suggested at least one possible improvement – more National Night Out events with the Auburn Police Department in city neighborhoods. Photo courtesy of City of Auburn
    Auburn public officials want to talk about crime...
    By Robert Whale • January 10, 2025 7:30 am

    Safe Auburn: Community Conversations Part 2 coming to four sites in January.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    Confessions of a klutz: Was I cursed from...
    By Robert Whale • January 10, 2025 1:30 am

    For most of my life, that’s how I felt about myself.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    A few thoughts on those ‘cultural elites’ |...
    By Robert Whale • January 1, 2025 9:30 am

    It stuns me how often we are guilty of doing the very thing we complain about and despise in others when they do it, but excuse it in ourselves.

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    Auburn Food Bank Director Debbie Christian and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus at the Dec. 23 annual Christmas distribution of food boxes for local people and families in need in the Fellowship Hall at Holy Family Catholic Church. Courtesy photo, City of Auburn.
    Auburn Food Bank steps up its giving ways
    By Robert Whale • January 1, 2025 7:30 am

    During the Christmas distribution on Dec. 23, more than 2,000 people — or 600 to 700 families — received food.

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    Daryl Faber, right, with Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus at the opening of the Fulmer Park Playground. Courtesy photo
    Auburn parks director Daryl Faber will retire in...
    By Robert Whale • December 27, 2024 7:00 am

    “It’s such a pleasure that we can bring it all to the community,” said Faber, reflecting on 22 years with the city.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    Sometimes the goofy stuff is good enough |...
    By Robert Whale • December 25, 2024 11:30 am

    The authors of “Un novo guia conversação em portuguez e inglez” (“A new guide for conversation in Portugese and English”) meant it to be a serious work.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    History has always been about human beings |...
    By Robert Whale • December 20, 2024 1:30 am

    Years ago, the late journalist Harry Reasoner said this on a CBS historical documentary: “The past is like a foreign…

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    Cheryl Rakes
    Council appoints Cheryl Rakes as Auburn’s deputy mayor
    By Robert Whale • December 19, 2024 4:30 pm

    The Auburn City Council appointed Councilmember Cheryl Rakes as deputy mayor for 2025 at its meeting Dec. 16.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    It’s tough being a pint-sized, bony geek among...
    By Robert Whale • December 13, 2024 11:30 am

    When I was a kid, a dude two or three years older and bigger than I was might as well…

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    King County District Court (pictured left to right): Judge Raul Martinez, Judge Corinna Harn, Judge Lisa Paglisotti, Judge Fa’amomoi Masaniai, Judge Kristin Shotwell, Judge Rebecca C. Robertson, Judge Peter Peaquin, Judge Jill Klinge, Judge Lisa O’Toole, Judge Kevin Peck, Judge Matthew York, Judge Leah Taguba, Judge Brian Todd, Judge Elizabeth D. Stephenson, Judge Kuljinder Dhillon, Judge Marcus Naylor, Judge Karama H. Hawkins, Judge Nathaniel Green. COURTESY PHOTO
    Should Auburn restart its own municipal court?
    By Robert Whale • December 13, 2024 7:00 am

    City leaders are examining the cost and logistics behind current contract with King County.

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    The staff at Circle Creek Therapy in Auburn. Photo courtesy of Stephen Doherty
    Auburn business hits roadblock with city traffic fee
    By Robert Whale • December 7, 2024 7:30 am

    Circle Creek Therapy owners want to stay in Auburn.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    Strange tales from life at University of Washington...
    By Robert Whale • December 6, 2024 11:30 am

    I have many treasured memories from my four years at the University of Washington, and to this day, they bring…

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    Auburn is finalizing ‘asks’ for state lawmakers
    By Robert Whale • November 29, 2024 8:30 am

    Public safety funding, budget gap problems and local projects are on the table.

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    Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
    The dangers of unchecked power in one person’s...
    By Robert Whale • November 29, 2024 7:30 am

    “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

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    Auburn Food Bank, 2804 Auburn Way North. Photo courtesy of Debbie Christian
    Where to volunteer in Auburn this holiday season
    By Robert Whale • November 22, 2024 4:30 pm

    For many non-profits in Auburn that are out there doing good, volunteers are their life’s blood – they couldn’t do…

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