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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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ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter                                Covington Councilmember Margaret Harto was among the many city leaders who spoke at the recent town hall at the Auburn Library.
Town hall talk: Resident urge lawmakers, leaders to...
By Robert Whale • December 28, 2018 10:31 am

Voters in Legislative District 47 have a lot they want their representatives in Olympia to tackle.

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State Senate leaders say an outside investigation into a rape allegation made against state Sen. Joe Fain will continue even though he lost his reelection bid. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
Senate committee to move forward with investigation into...
By Robert Whale • November 21, 2018 10:17 am

But some question whether to proceed with probe in wake of the senator losing his reelection bid

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Joe Fain and Mona Das. FILE PHOTOS
Fain concedes election to Das in race for...
By Robert Whale • November 12, 2018 4:09 pm

Auburn Republican falls 548 votes behind the Democratic challenger from Covington in latest count

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State Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, speaks on the Senate floor. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
Senate committee approves hiring investigator to look into...
By Robert Whale • November 9, 2018 12:20 pm

Seattle woman claims state Senator from Auburn sexually assaulted her in 2007

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Joe Fain and Mona Das. FILE PHOTOS
Early returns: Fain, Das waging a tight battle...
By Robert Whale • November 6, 2018 11:30 pm

Sullivan leading, Hargrove trailing in state representative races

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Murray, Democrats make final push for Schrier in Auburn visit
Murray, Democrats make final push for Schrier in...
By Robert Whale • November 5, 2018 1:15 pm

Veteran senator joins 8th Congressional candidate as they thank volunteers, greet voters on the eve of general election

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Candidates for state office stake out their positions before Auburn crowd
Candidates for state office stake out their positions...
By Robert Whale • October 19, 2018 9:30 am

47th and 31st Legislative districts represented at chamber-backed event

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Bringing all types of art to life
Bringing all types of art to life
By Robert Whale • September 6, 2018 10:32 am

Creative, versatile Brugger to teach Green River College’s first ever how-to animation class this fall

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Dr. Shannon Hader, a candidate for the 8th Congressional District seat, fields a question as her opponents, Jason Rittereiser and Kim Schrier, look on during their forum in Auburn on March 16. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter
Democrats weigh in on issues
By Robert Whale • March 19, 2018 1:32 pm

Three 8th Congressional District candidates discuss health care, economics and the opioid crisis

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Gov. Jay Inslee. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
Inslee talks clean-energy economy, climate
By Robert Whale • December 20, 2017 1:58 pm

Governor vows to fight, and win, those battles for the state

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