Fifteen-year-old American trumpeter Natalie Dungey performs with the Auburn Symphony Orchestra at its Feb. 14-15 program. Dungey came to international attention through her stunning performance of the Arutunian Trumpet Concerto at the National Trumpet Competition that went through the trumpet world on Youtube when she was 10.

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Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents A Very Merry Valentine

Auburn Symphony Orchestra continues its season with A Very Merry Valentine on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 and…

Bill Hinkle

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Last chance to double-check your 2015 health insurance plan before Feb. 15

So, you signed up for a new health plan on the Washington Health Plan Finder. It has the…

Keith Urban – a New Zealand-born Australian country music singer/songwriter – has charted 31 singles on the U.S. country charts

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Keith Urban to perform at State Fair on Sept. 19

One of the industry's most electrifying live performers, four-time Grammy Award winner and "American Idol" judge Keith Urban…

The government’s purpose of issuing dietary recommendations is to encourage people to maintain balanced and health-promoting eating habits

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More government advice for healthy eating – do we care? | Gustafson

Every five years or so, the U.S. government updates its Dietary Guidelines for Americans, advising us how to…

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Washington State Fair to add another weekend in 2016

September 2016 will mark the beginning of many events in the Pacific Northwest, including the start of the…

Comedian 'Weird Al' Yankovic has won three Grammys (with 14 nominations) and countless awards and accolades

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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic brings his world tour to Washington State Fair on Sept. 14

"Weird Al" Yankovic's Mandatory World Tour is coming Sept. 14 to the Washington State Fair, part of the…

Cities and agencies are paying greater attention to the environmental impact of food production and consumption.

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Dietary guidelines to better address environmental concerns | Gustafson

As you may have heard, the city of Seattle, my hometown, has adopted new waste management policies that…

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Best to get yearly mammograms | Dr. Ulissey

Q. I don't feel I need to get mammograms because I don't have a family history of breast…

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Heart and Mouth Connection: The link between heart disease and oral health | Dr. Rich

The expressions, "My heart was in my throat" or "in my mouth" have often been used in years…

Tayla Lynn is carrying on her grandmother Loretta Lynn's tradition of country music.

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Tayla Lynn brings country-music talent to Auburn Ave

Tayla Lynn, a third generation of country-music talent, performs at the Auburn Ave at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

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Borrowed Time brings classic Styx hits to the Auburn Ave on Jan. 17

Borrowed Time – a five-member, Seattle-based band – plays the classic hits of '70s super group Styx at…

Nathan Brannon

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Laugh Out Loud with January’s Comedy at the Ave featuring Nathan Brannon

Portland comedian Nathan Brannon headlines January Comedy at the Ave.

The Auburn Symphony Orchestra resumes its chamber concert series Jan. 25

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Auburn Symphony Orchestra to perform Fearless but Friendly Masters Chamber Concert

Auburn Symphony Orchestra continues its chamber series at St. Matthew Episcopal Church on Sunday, Jan. 25, performing three…

It is important to improve the nutritional quality of your diet as we usher in a new year.

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Where did all the food go? | Gustafson

The holiday season is behind us, and while the cheering was a lot of fun, it is now…

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Getting back in shape after the holidays: don’t rush it! | Gustafson

Now that the holidays are behind us, the damage inflicted on waistlines and other body parts bearing the…

Breast cancer climbs at a steady rate for women in the United States

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The importance of mammograms | Dr. Michael J. Ulissey

Question: I have heard conflicting advice on when to start getting mammograms. Should I start at age 40…

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More protein, more muscle, better health? | Gustafson

Protein has been getting a lot of attention lately. In fact, nothing short of a "high-protein craze" is…

Ted Vigil is a singer

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Ted Vigil Christmas Show comes to the Ave

Ted Vigil – singer, songwriter and John Denver tribute artist extraordinaire – performs at the Auburn Avenue Theater…

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What drives your eating habits? | Gustafson

If asked why they eat, most people would respond because they are hungry. But that seemingly obvious reason…

Seattle's Gothard Sisters

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Gothard Sisters brings Irish music and dance to the Ave

The Gothard Sisters – a dynamic all-female Irish music and dance group from the Pacific Northwest – returns…