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REMINDER: Second-to-last Des Moines Summer Concert will feature 80s music from Nite Wave this Wednesday night

REMINDER: The Des Moines Arts Commission’s popular Summer Concert Series continues with free, live awesome 80’s music from Nite Wave from 7 – 8:30 p.m. this Wednesday evening, Aug. 13 at Des Moines Beach Park. This is the second-to-last show in the city’s 2025 concert series, so channel your inner ’80s icon — tease up…

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Seattle Southside Chamber’s 2025 Candidates Night will be Wednesday, Oct. 8

August 10, 2025August 9, 2025

Debate over historic Masonic Home demolition dominates Des Moines City Council meeting

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

Des Moines Marina’s long-planned dock replacement project begins

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

City of Des Moines issues conditional demolition permit for historic Zenith property

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

Skunk Works Robotics recruiting new high school students for 20th season, holding Open House Sept. 18

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

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‘Pet Day’ at Normandy Park Organic Farmers Market this Sunday promises smiles, wagging tails and community fun

Sponsored by Normandy Park Organic Farmers Market August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

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Cajun and Creole Fest will bring the soul of Louisiana to Downtown Kent on Saturday, Aug. 16

Sponsored by Kent Downtown Partnership August 6, 2025August 8, 2025

Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park announces August speaker lineup

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

Voices from Saturday’s ‘Take Back America’ rally in Des Moines

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

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DAL Law Firm: How To Fund Your Revocable Living Trust

Sponsored by DAL Law Firm August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

Supporters appeal City of Des Moines’ upcoming demolition decision of historic Masonic Home

August 5, 2025August 7, 2025

Lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 516 and SR 509 in South King County continue this week

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

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South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Shakespeare, ‘Newsies’ & summer sounds across the region

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025

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All Points Yarn is filling the gap for fiber artists

Sponsored by All Points Yarn July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Des Moines citizens urged to ‘Take Back America’ at rally at Big Catch Plaza this Saturday

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Final Environmental Impact Statement concludes that restoring Des Moines’ historic Masonic Home is financially unfeasible

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

30 South King County students selected for Success Foundation’s 2025 Workforce Discovery Lab

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Crime

Crash kills woman, closes I-5 for around five hours early Wednesday morning

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Two charged in deadly Tukwila Costco robbery, one suspect remains at large

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Stolen vehicle pursuit in Des Moines ends in arrest, firearm recovered

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025

Des Moines Police encourage residents to register for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Suspect attempts to bite Tukwila Police officer in Southcenter incident

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

Kent man identified as victim in Thursday’s fatal pedestrian hit-and-run on Pacific Highway South

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

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Politics

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Highline School Board Director Damarys Espinoza announces candidacy

Sponsored by Friends of Damarys Espinoza July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Transit, cruising, immigration top Thursday’s Des Moines City Council meeting

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

City of Des Moines finalizes Environmental Impact Statement on Masonic Retirement Home property, will hold community meeting Aug. 21

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

Three weeks of overnight SR 99 lane closures start July 28 in Des Moines, SeaTac for utility work

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

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Hope, Hard Work, and Heart: The Story of Kim-Khanh Van

Sponsored by Elect Kim-Khanh Van July 20, 2025July 20, 2025

City of Des Moines to upgrade Barnes Creek Trail, South 240th corridor

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025

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Arts & Entertainment

Burien UFO Festival will beam down music, costumes, and sci-fi fun to Olde Burien on Saturday, Aug. 16

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Inkfish Gallery to open new exhibit featuring George C. Scott and Fred Andrews on Friday, Aug. 1

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025

VIDEO: Des Moines’ 2025 Waterland Parade celebrates community, legacy and fun

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

Enjoy dinner and a show outdoors in South King County parks with Burien Actors Theatre’s comedy ‘The Guardsman’ this summer

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

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REMINDER: Holy Ferrari! Enjoy cars and coffee at Burien’s Casa Italiana this Saturday, July 26

Sponsored by Casa Italiana July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Free youth swimming extended through Aug. 3 at Mount Rainier Pool thanks to Des Moines Legacy grant

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

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LATEST COMMENTS:

1. It was a stupid, unnecessary hit piece that did a disservice to the originator.

2. Pretty simple reason to NOT vote for Obras when you look at who endorses him.

3. Meanwhile, they are allowing SeaTac airport to grow exponentially and lied about the 3rd runway positioning flight paths directly over…

4. That report is all nice for Recology. I would just settle for regular pickups – they are often enough missed…

5. You will continue to experience joy if you keep coming. I found this community after 9/11, needed refuge, and found…

6. thanks

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In Search of Community: kindness, coffee, and questions at Highline Christian Church

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Shellfish harvesting closed in South King County due to toxic algae

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

Walk along the Green River Trail with Des Moines Waterland Walkers this Saturday, July 26

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

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DAL Law Firm: Does My Will Cover Everything I Own?

Sponsored by DAL Law Firm July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Police seeking public’s help finding missing autistic teen, last seen in Kent’s West Hill near Des Moines

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Looking for local live music, theater or art? Check out this week’s South King County Fine Arts Roundup

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Highline Forum to discuss World Cup Planning, workforce development and more on Wednesday, July 23

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Tri-Chamber Mixer to bring South King County businesses together on Wednesday, July 23 in Renton

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

King County Council approves ‘Welcoming King County’ motion to bolster immigrant protections

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

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