Robert Whale

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. File photo
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. File photo
Safeway at 101 Auburn Way South. FILE PHOTO

Auburn debates hazard pay ordinance for grocery workers, delays vote

City Council study session planned for May 10

Safeway at 101 Auburn Way South. FILE PHOTO
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First large-scale, human composting facility in the world will open in Auburn

“It’s what nature meant us to do. We just do it faster.”

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Grocery store staff are working hard to keep the shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic. File photo

Auburn to consider hazard pay for grocery workers at large stores

Seattle, Burien among cities that adopted pay hike due to COVID-19

Grocery store staff are working hard to keep the shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic. File photo
Cindi Blansfield, Auburn School District’s Associate Superintendent for Business and Operations, describes measures the school district has taken to ensure the safety of students and teachers before schools began hybrid learning Wednesday, March 3. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter.

Safety measures in place for Auburn students in hybrid learning

In-person learning began March 3 for kindergarten through 5th grade

Cindi Blansfield, Auburn School District’s Associate Superintendent for Business and Operations, describes measures the school district has taken to ensure the safety of students and teachers before schools began hybrid learning Wednesday, March 3. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter.
An airport developer looks to add to the Auburn Municipal Airport 17 general aviation hangars and six box hangars that will house multimillion-dollar aircraft and aviation-related businesses. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter

Hangar expansion and more ahead for Auburn airport

If approved, private development would bring tax revenue to the city.

An airport developer looks to add to the Auburn Municipal Airport 17 general aviation hangars and six box hangars that will house multimillion-dollar aircraft and aviation-related businesses. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter
The faces of Amy Goodner’s fourth-grade online classroom at Alpac Elementary School. COURTESY PHOTO, Auburn School District
The faces of Amy Goodner’s fourth-grade online classroom at Alpac Elementary School. COURTESY PHOTO, Auburn School District
Photo courtesy of Valley Regional Fire Authority

Fire damages East Main business complex in Auburn

Site is home to Athens Pizza, Nail Master Too, Cascade Chiropractic and Salon Focus.

Photo courtesy of Valley Regional Fire Authority
Photo courtesy of Downtown Auburn Cooperative Main

Auburn to consider adopting B&O tax

City Council could vote on measure in early 2021

Photo courtesy of Downtown Auburn Cooperative Main
VRFA firefighters attack the fire that torched the old Cool’s Cafe in Pacific on Dec. 1. Courtesy photo/VRFA

Fire destroys former Cool’s Café in Pacific

Three fire departments respond to Dec. 1 blaze

VRFA firefighters attack the fire that torched the old Cool’s Cafe in Pacific on Dec. 1. Courtesy photo/VRFA
MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. Courtesy photo

Auburn hospital sees 50% increase in COVID cases

In past month, Auburn Medical Center’s average rises to 20 patients a day.

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. Courtesy photo
Fieldhouse House has reworked the former Sam’s Club at the Outlet Collection Mall into a mega sports-play-training complex. COURTESY PHOTO

FieldhouseUSA waiting on COVID-19 to fully open complex in Auburn

Multimillion-dollar facility located at site of former Sam’s Club.

Fieldhouse House has reworked the former Sam’s Club at the Outlet Collection Mall into a mega sports-play-training complex. COURTESY PHOTO
Jack Timmons pauses for a smoke next to his two giant smokers at Jack’s BBQ, which he opened Oct. 31 on West Valley Highway in Algona.

New restaurant in Algona serves up real Central Texas barbecue

Jack’s BBQ opens at former Royal Bear Pub location

Jack Timmons pauses for a smoke next to his two giant smokers at Jack’s BBQ, which he opened Oct. 31 on West Valley Highway in Algona.
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Red-light cameras may return to Auburn

City dropped program after losing money

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Auburn woman, 31, accused of fatal stabbing in Shoreline

Charged with second-degree murder of 25-year-old woman

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Auburn School District Superintendent Alan Spicciati. Courtesy photo

Students back in Auburn schools? ‘We are not there yet’

Auburn School District Superintendent Alan Spicciati wrote parents a letter to explain delay.

Auburn School District Superintendent Alan Spicciati. Courtesy photo
For 2020, the city has changed the traditional Veterans Day Parade to a veterans-vehicle-only procession. File photo

Auburn modifies annual Veterans Day Parade

Registration deadline is Oct. 19 for participants and spectators.

For 2020, the city has changed the traditional Veterans Day Parade to a veterans-vehicle-only procession. File photo
Couple captured in famous photo 67 years ago enjoying the good life in Auburn
Couple captured in famous photo 67 years ago enjoying the good life in Auburn
Kent Hay, Auburn’s Outreach Program Administrator, explores homeless encampments Sept. 14 in Auburn. Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
Kent Hay, Auburn’s Outreach Program Administrator, explores homeless encampments Sept. 14 in Auburn. Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
Auburn police in riot gear during a June 2, 2020, protest in the city’s downtown. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

Auburn forms a Police Advisory Committee

Police looking for residents keen to serve on committee

Auburn police in riot gear during a June 2, 2020, protest in the city’s downtown. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter