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    Articles by Robert Whale
    Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision
    Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision
    By Robert Whale • August 28, 2020 3:05 pm

    “Decision to close the National Archives in Seattle has far-reaching impacts across the Northwest.”

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    County seeks input on future garbage transfer station
    County seeks input on future garbage transfer station
    By Robert Whale • August 22, 2020 1:30 am

    Facility will offer recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste disposal for South King County.

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    King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019
    King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5...
    By Robert Whale • July 7, 2020 10:00 pm

    One night a year, volunteers spread out across Seattle and King County to count the homeless.

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    City, Auburn police officer sued in federal court...
    By Robert Whale • June 11, 2020 4:15 pm

    Death of Isaiah Obet in 2017

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    Prosecutor says Onalaska man, killed, dismembered Auburn man
    Prosecutor says Onalaska man, killed, dismembered Auburn man
    By Robert Whale • February 20, 2020 3:38 pm

    Witnesses at the Federal Way property, seeing a human arm or leg inside the container, became concerned about “a body” being dumped near their home.

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    What’s the SCORE? Federal Way’s pending exit from co-ownership of jail prompts changes
    What’s the SCORE? Federal Way’s pending exit from...
    By Robert Whale • September 29, 2019 9:30 am

    The withdrawal, however, obligates Federal Way to issue bonds to pay off the 17% it still owes on the remaining debt.

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    Chris Vance has his doubts about the Republican party and where it is going. COURTESY PHOTO
    From chairman of WA Republicans to party pariah,...
    By Robert Whale • September 20, 2019 1:20 pm

    ‘Biggest shock of my adult life has been the Republican Party’s complete capitulation to Donald Trump.’

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    Authorities still putting together pieces of fatal gunfight at Auburn apartment
    Authorities still putting together pieces of fatal gunfight...
    By Robert Whale • July 17, 2019 3:27 pm

    The gunfight killed 20-year-old Noah Malik Nettles of Federal Way on June 28.

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    Auburn police continue to investigate fatal shooting of Federal Way man
    Auburn police continue to investigate fatal shooting of...
    By Robert Whale • July 11, 2019 3:30 pm

    The victim, Noah Malik Nettles, 20, a Federal Way resident, died at the scene.

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    Hitting its target in Auburn
    Hitting its target in Auburn
    By Robert Whale • December 17, 2018 1:20 pm

    Federal Way natives open Orion Indoor Archery Range.

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    Jailbreak: Cities criticize Federal Way’s decision to leave SCORE
    Jailbreak: Cities criticize Federal Way’s decision to leave...
    By Robert Whale • October 17, 2018 6:00 pm

    Federal Way mayor responds sharply to criticism leveled at that decision by partner cities.

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    Six Democrats running for state office, including 30th Legislative District Senatorial candidate, Claire Wilson, standing, take turns at the mic at a forum in Auburn on Sept. 26. The Democrats who showed up for last week’s forum at the Aerospace Mechanics union hall were, from left: Victoria Mena; Mona Das; Wilson; Mike Pellicciotti; Pat Sullivan; and Debra Entenman. Robert Whale/Sound Publishing
    Democratic candidates have their say at Auburn forum
    By Robert Whale • October 1, 2018 1:10 pm

    Republicans a no-show at Sept. 26 event.

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    Seniors peruse pot for pain
    Seniors peruse pot for pain
    By Robert Whale • August 18, 2018 3:35 pm

    Discussion at the Evergreen Market on Monday covers how cannabis derivatives can relieve aches and pains

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    Workers bustle about Joint Rivers, the state’s first drive-through cannabis dispensary, behind the Muckleshoot Bingo Hall. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter
    State’s first drive-through pot dispensary opens in Auburn
    By Robert Whale • July 11, 2018 3:30 pm

    Joint Rivers in Auburn is the first marijuana outlet in the state to offer the service

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    Dr. Shannon Hader, a candidate for the 8th Congressional District seat, fields a questions as her opponents, Jason Rittenreiser and Kim Schrier, look on during their debate in Auburn on March 16. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter
    8th Congressional District Democrats weigh in on issues...
    By Robert Whale • March 19, 2018 5:26 pm

    Candidates discuss health care, economics and the opioid crisis.

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