Robert Whale

One of the amenities at the Soos Creek Botanical Gardens. Courtesy photo/City of Auburn

City of Auburn wants to buy Soos Creek Botanical Gardens

Auburn will use a $2.1 million King County Conservation Futures Tax grant.

 

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

Searching for truth in a world of manipulation | Whale’s Tales

The word pops up from time to time, but most of us are unlikely to pay it much attention. Well, in this case, we must… Continue reading

 

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

Thoughts on protests and freedom of speech in America | Whale’s Tales

Thousands of people took to the streets in several South King County cities Oct. 18 to protest the policies of the Trump Administration. The “No… Continue reading

 

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New Auburn Avenue Theater will help enhance downtown

Will act as a community hub of arts and culture

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Jeffrey Nelson, a former officer with the Auburn Police Department, receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

Auburn Police Advisory Committee outlines changes

Residents meet with police brass once a month to hash out issues that have popped up, make suggestions

Jeffrey Nelson, a former officer with the Auburn Police Department, receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
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Auburn School District to put bond and levy on Nov. 4 ballot

One focuses on construction, while the other targets safety and technology.

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Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.

A little political lesson from Wile E. Coyote | Whale’s Tales

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

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.

Principles and ideas that are worth standing by | Whale’s Tales

In a recent Whale’s Tales, I criticized the present administration in Washington, D.C. — not for its goals, but for the methods it is using… Continue reading

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
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Gravel pit’s future in Auburn includes major development

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

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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 townhomes slated to be built on Lea Hill in Auburn

The properties are part of the area Auburn annexed from Kent in 2024

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
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?

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

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
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Auburn is finalizing ‘asks’ for state lawmakers

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

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Coyotes appear throughout Auburn

One West Hill woman is concerned for local children and small animals in her neighborhood

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Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.

Combing through this current follicle challenge | Whale’s Tales

I feared the day when passersby on the streets would start in with, “Hey, get a look at Uncle Fester there!” or “What’s cookin’, Kojak?!”

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
Demolition has begun on the Auburn Avenue Theater, with the main marquee among the things coming down first. Courtesy photo

Auburn Avenue Theater’s marquee comes down

Built in 1926; city plans new theater complex

Demolition has begun on the Auburn Avenue Theater, with the main marquee among the things coming down first. Courtesy photo
Celebrants gathered last year at the Mary Olson Farm on Green River Road for suds, music and a great time. Photo courtesy White River Valley Museum

Hops and Crops music and beer festival returns

Festival is Sept. 14 at the historic Mary Olson Farm on Green River Road.

Celebrants gathered last year at the Mary Olson Farm on Green River Road for suds, music and a great time. Photo courtesy White River Valley Museum
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VRFA Prop. 1 passing in early primary results

With 8,076 ballots counted for the Valley Regional Fire Authority’s Proposition No. 1 Special Purpose District levy, the first tallies showed the yes votes at… Continue reading

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Stearns and Cooke take early leads in the 47th Legislative District primary

For position 1, Entenman and Lyebyedyev automatically advance to the general election.

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Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.

In search of fairness, morals and good sportsmanship | Whale’s Tales

Ah, the Golden Rule. We all know it: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. And it’s been on my mind… Continue reading

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
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Mark your calendar for the annual Auburn Petpalooza

Event is May 18 at Game Farm Park.

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