Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Please protect your children from BS spreaders | Whale’s Tales

Among the most useful things I studied in college were debate, and deceptive messaging in advertising.

Bridges neighborhood. File photo

News

Auburn authorizes annexation of Bridges neighborhood

Kent annexed the Bridges neighborhood of Lea Hill in 1987, making it a part of Kent that was…

Bridges neighborhood. File photo

News

Bridges neighborhood moves closer to annexation

Area with 386 homes is located in Kent, but surrounded by Auburn.

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Auburn Police strike use agreement with Copper Gate Apartments

The crime-ridden apartment complex authorizes the APD to use one of its clubhouse rooms

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Organized thoughts about my second fight with cancer | Whale’s Tales

It is 12:35 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3.

Jeff Tate, director of community development for the city of Auburn, Segale Properties spokesman Mike Pruett and Mark Segale address the Auburn City Council about the future redevelopment of key Segale holdings in Auburn, among them the gravel mining operation established 40 years ago on the city’s south end. (Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter)

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Company to close mining operation in Auburn

Development options are being considered for the 900-acre site.

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Auburn Police officer still on payroll while awaiting murder trial

City has not conducted an internal investigation of Jeffrey Nelson and the related 2019 shooting.

The joint was jumping at the June 2 grand opening of the Imperial Palace in Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, Ryan Kunkel

Business

Auburn welcomes Imperial Palace Casino at grand opening

Located at the former Iron Horse Casino.

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Life

Petpalooza returns to Game Farm Park in Auburn

Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 20

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Here’s what communist and totalitarian trials really look like | Whale’s Tales

In the 1968 film “Oliver!,” the murderous Bill Sykes’ doomed lover, Nancy, leads pub revelers in a round…

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Clear communication vs. sticking your head in the oven | Whale’s Tales

As I have written before in this column, I am a word person.

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Victim energy is a siren song to which we must stop our ears | Whale’s Tales

We find them everywhere we turn.

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Robbery suspects nearly collide with train while fleeing Auburn police | Video

Court documents reveal details of Feb. 9 incident

Bed, Bath & Beyond has closed its store at The Outlet Collection in Auburn after 27 years. ROBERT WHALE, Sound Publishing

Business

Bed, Bath & Beyond closes its Auburn store at The Outlet Collection

Store opened in 1995 when mall first opened

Photos by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter
Colie Brooks at work learning how to integrate wing flaps into her landing procedure on a simulator at the GRC Aviation Center.

Life

Careers take flight at Green River College’s aviation program

For much of the flight from the Renton Airport over South King County and back early Friday afternoon,…

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Auburn man faces charge of attempted kidnapping of barista

King County prosecutors charge man in Jan. 16 incident at drive-thru window

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Alleged would-be Auburn barista snatcher makes first court appearance

38-year-old man held on $500,000 bail; could face attempted kidnapping charge with sexual motivation

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus.

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Residents express concern about Auburn mayor’s paid time off

Continues to accrue high number of unlimited sick leave and vacation time toward eventual payout

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

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Police arrest Auburn man they suspect tried to kidnap a barista

Reportedly attempted to pull barista through drive-up window Jan. 16

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

‘I must have driven through a barn’ and other stories of grace | Whale’s Tales

My brother, Jack, and I were jabbering on Christmas Eve about all the things we’ve done in our…