Robert Whale

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

 

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.

 

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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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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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Project targets major flooding of Green River

The risk posed to the 21-mile corridor could affect more than 27,000 residents and the stability of 28,000 jobs.

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

If you’re right, and you know it, then read this | Whale’s Tales

As the poet Theodore Roethke once wrote: “In a dark time the eye begins to see…”

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
Auburn Station’s existing parking garage. (File photo)

Alternatives for Auburn’s Sound Transit parking garage

Kent Station one option as fewer floors available in Auburn

Auburn Station’s existing parking garage. (File photo)
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Auburn Food Bank officially opens new home

$800,000 anonymous gift gives the food bank about five times as much space.

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

The key thing is what we do with our imperfections | Whale’s Tales

I have said and done many things of which I am not proud. That is, I am no golden bird cheeping about human frailties from some high branch of superhuman understanding.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.
King County elections drop box. (File photo)

Auburn School District levy is passing by thin margin

These were the results as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21.

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Maddy Lindsay won the Miss Auburn crown last weekend. Photo courtesy City of Auburn.

Miss Auburn and Miss Auburn’s Teen 2024 winners crowned

There were 10 Miss Auburn and 11 Miss Auburn Teen contestants

Maddy Lindsay won the Miss Auburn crown last weekend. Photo courtesy City of Auburn.
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Emergency housing facility opens in north Auburn

Don’s Place serves people experiencing homelessness, with a focus on veterans and seniors.

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Muckleshoot Tribe’s new luxury Auburn hotel tower celebrates grand opening

The 18-story, 401-room tower looms large over city; casino began in tent in 1995

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

Grappling with the finality of an oncologist’s statement | Whale’s Tales

Perhaps my brain injected a bit of humor to cover the shock. But I felt the gut punch.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.
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Auburn voters to decide on school district operations levy

District will use the money to fund educational programs that the state does not fund fully or at all

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Auburn Reporter’s Person of the Year is anonymous

Local businessman donates $800,000 to save Auburn Food Bank.

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The Auburn Avenue Theater sits vacant and boarded up on Jan. 3, 2022, after being condemned due to safety concerns stemming from the demolition of the Max House Apartments complex next door.

Wave goodbye to the Auburn Avenue Theater in 2024

Demolition will pave the way for a new downtown theater complex.

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The Auburn Avenue Theater sits vacant and boarded up on Jan. 3, 2022, after being condemned due to safety concerns stemming from the demolition of the Max House Apartments complex next door.