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Auburn Police Chief Mark Caillier, right, administers the Oath of Honor to (from left) Sgt. Nate Fry and Patrol Commander Jason Blake. Photo courtesy of the Auburn Police Department

News

Pair of promotions at the Auburn Police Department, including Enumclaw local

Jason Blake is now a Patrol Commander at the APD.

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

Opinion

When old age and cancer treatments collide | Whale’s Tales

Everything is more difficult, from remembering names to a picky appetite.

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

Opinion

Oh, the things we say, but shouldn’t | Whale’s Tales

So many of my father’s advices, as he actually said them, I did not take.

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

Opinion

Confessions of a klutz: Was I cursed from the cradle? | Whale’s Tales

For most of my life, that’s how I felt about myself.

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

Opinion

A few thoughts on those ‘cultural elites’ | Whale’s Tales

It stuns me how often we are guilty of doing the very thing we complain about and despise…

Green River. File photo

News

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…

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort offers some stellar views, as shown here by Robert Dearstine, Executive Director of Resort Operations. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

Business

Muckleshoot Tribe’s new luxury hotel tower celebrates grand opening

Technology meets traditions at the Muckleshoot Casino.

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

Opinion

The manipulation behind the term ‘carbon footprint’ | Whale’s Tales

“Carbon footprint” was the crowning achievement of an advertising campaign.

Photo courtesy of the City of Auburn
The Navy Band of the Northwest participated in the 2022 parade.

News

Don’t miss Auburn’s 58th annual Veterans Parade

One of the largest Veterans Day parades west of the Mississippi returns to Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 11.

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

Opinion

Here’s a column for anyone who loves their dog | Whale’s Tales

It is plain to me in looking at dogs small and large that a decent share of them…

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

Opinion

Believing in a flawless country is not balanced or realistic | Whale’s Tales

My country can do no wrong.

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.

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.