Flanked by Janet and Jim Wells, Rudolph waits in his barn for his appearance at the rebuilt Santa House downtown this holiday season. (Courtesy photo/Janet and Jim Wells)

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Rudolph and Elsie will return to Downtown Cooperative’s Santa House

Old-time Auburnites may remember one of the shining glories of Christmases past, when that reindeer with the red…

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Bella Kim is dwarfed by a display of her recyclable artwork.

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Auburn artist embraces recyclables as her medium of choice

When Bella Kim was a little girl, she watched the women in her family sewing and mending, so…

Jasmin Ordonio of Arlington and Ryan Johnson of Seattle visit the pumpkin patch on Oct. 16. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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On the hunt for the perfect pumpkin at Carpinito Brothers Farm

A sea of orange pumpkins sat in hot and hazy conditions on Sunday as hundreds of visitors took…

The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get to know your lemons

About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.

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Recounting St. Matthew Episcopal Church’s history at Sunday’s celebration of its 125th year, plus two, Harry Patterson indicates where the St. Matthews church organ, now found in the new sanctuary, stood for years in the parish hall.

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Auburn’s St. Matthew Episcopal Church marks 125 years and counting

On the afternoon in 1959 that St. Matthew Episcopal Church made the big cross-town boogie from its first…

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Tom Lyman, owner of Considerate Construction in Auburn, founded Joy Hour last March to provide people an opportunity for fun without the need for alcohol, drugs or other addictions.

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Construction company owner embraces sobriety with Joy Hour

Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 7 p.m., something powerful rocks the offices of Considerate Contracting at 4146 B…

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Auburn residents Lenny and Kathi Wiuff were among those who attended the Hops and Crops Festival.

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Hops and Crops picks up where it left off

Auburn’s annual music and beer festival returns after the pandemic.

Auburn’s annual Hops & Crops beer and music festival returns to Mary Olson Farm from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, shaking off the stiffness of its 2-year pandemic induced snooze. Photo courtesy of White River Valley Museum.

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Auburn’s annual Hops and Crops beer and music festival returns

Is this Saturday looking like possible sweater weather?

Auburn Police Detective Jon Postawa, left, receives the Auburn Police Department’s Lifesaving Medal from former Police Chief Dan O’Neil, given in recognition of his donation of a kidney to save the life of fellow Auburn Police Detective Damon Hewin. Photo courtesy of Auburn Police Department.

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Auburn Police Detective Jon Postawa’s kidney donation saves a fellow officer

In January of 2021, Auburn Police Detective Damon Hewin, a U.S. Army veteran with multiple tours in the…

Hops and Crops festival. Courtesy photo.

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Events coming to Auburn this September

From bodybuilding competitions to orchestra concerts.

Renton resident Kat Lieu, author of “Modern Asian Baking at Home.” (Courtesy of Kat Lieu)

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‘Subtle Asian Baking’ founder Kat Lieu publishes best-selling cookbook

After being told ‘Asian culture doesn’t sell,’ this Renton resident built a whole community.

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Santa’s future home in downtown Auburn under construction at the home of Kristi and Bill Newman, the owners of Rail Hop’n Brewery on West Main Street.

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New Santa House coming to downtown Auburn

Remember the Santa House, once a beloved feature of Christmas seasons past in downtown Auburn?

Perseid meteor shower in August 2021. Photo courtesy of Nasa.gov/Bill Ingalls

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Meteor showers light up August nights in the Pacific Northwest

Stargazers can track Perseids at sites around Washington state.

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Auburn author Louise Frank earns International Book Award

Auburn resident Louise Frank’s new nonfiction book, “The Gift of Great Sorrow: A Journey Thru Pain to Purpose,”…

Artwork by Michael Dinning is on display in the Main Street Gallery 101 East Main. Courtesy photo, city of Auburn.

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City and arts commision deliver eye-popping local art

Works are available for public viewing this summer and fall.

Auburn Symphony will perform two free concerts and one ticketed concert this summer. All three appearances will be casual, outdoor, family-friendly events. Courtesy photo

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Here’s a look at some of the special events coming to Auburn this summer

Here’s a look at some of the events Auburn has planned this summer.

Auburn Symphony will perform two free concerts and one ticketed concert this summer. All three appearances will be casual, outdoor, family-friendly events. Photo courtesy of Auburn Symphony Orchestra<strong></strong>

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Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents outdoor summer concerts

Auburn Symphony Orchestra will perform two free concerts and one ticketed concert in Auburn this summer. All three…

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Gold Star Family from Renton has breakfast at the White House

Jarod Newlove’s wife and children found comfort through Wear Blue: Run to Remember.

Tenbeta Esayase and Kendyl Walker were among the top graduates of the Auburn Mountainview High School class of 2022 to accept their diplomas at Auburn Memorial Stadium. Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter

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Outstanding grads: Auburn Mountainview’s Tenbeta Esayase and Kendyl Walker

Kendyl Walker’s twin passions for art and the Japanese language entwined about her when she was a shy…

Auburn Riverside High School seniors Chris Holt, left, and Isabel Yu will graduate this weekend. He is bound next fall for George Fox University, while she will attend Wellesley College in Boston. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Ready to make their mark: Auburn Riverside’s Chris Holt and Isabel Yu

Chris Holt is 6’2” and broad-shouldered, demonstrating the athlete he’s been throughout his school years in Auburn. Isabel…