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UPDATE: Des Moines Yacht Club’s annual Lighted Boat Parade CANCELED due to weather

UPDATE: The Des Moines Yacht Club’s annual Lighted Boat Parade – set for Saturday night, Dec. 7, 2024 – was canceled due to weather. “The Lighted Boat Parade was canceled,” participant Patti Linscott told South King Media. “Water is too rough and wind is too ‘blewy.’” The illuminated parade usually offers a dazzling display on…

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024

REMINDER: Busy weekend of holiday activities, with markets, bazaars, tree lightings & more

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

New City Manager outlines leaner budget as Des Moines City Council considers financial challenges and service cuts

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

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Burien sets nation’s highest minimum wage – what it means for workers and small businesses 

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REMINDER: Normandy Park Winterfest is this Saturday, Dec. 7 with festivities at 2 locations

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

South Sound Chambers to present legislative priorities at annual breakfast on Tuesday, Dec. 17

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

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REMINDER: Tukwila Culture & Fashion Show is just days away!

Sponsored by Somali Independent Business Alliance December 4, 2024December 4, 2024

REMINDER: Buy Local and Handmade at the Moshier Holiday Pottery Sale this Saturday, Dec. 7

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024

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Learn more about ‘Forever Chemicals’ through second comic series by Public Health – Seattle & King County

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County December 4, 2024December 4, 2024

‘Burning Boat’ fundraiser to light up Des Moines Marina on New Year’s Eve

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024

K9 Raider assists in apprehending stolen vehicle suspect in Des Moines

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Des Moines kicks off holiday season with annual Tree Lighting event at Big Catch Plaza this Friday night, Dec. 6

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

See the ‘Gift of the Magi’ for FREE this Saturday, Dec. 7

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Class-action lawsuit against Port of Seattle and airlines proceeds in federal court

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

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Community focused entertainment and shopping are just minutes away in Burien

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REMINDER: City of Des Moines’ Public Meeting on Sustainable Airport Master Plan is this Tuesday night, Dec. 3

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

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SR 99 pavement repair project in Des Moines and SeaTac starts Monday, Dec. 2

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

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DAL Law Firm: Can a Revocable Living Trust be a Beneficiary of a Bank Account?

Sponsored by DAL Law Firm November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

A message of gratitude on Thanksgiving Day from The Waterland Blog

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

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‘It’s a Wonderful Burien’ supports Shop Small Weekend and more!

Sponsored by City of Burien November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Kent Police corral 2 ‘baaa-aaad’ goats caught ‘chasing trouble’

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Crime

21-year-old SeaTac man fatally shot on Kent’s West Hill early Thursday morning

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Thief steals from CARES Burien Animal Shelter early Tuesday, Police seek suspect in yellow jacket

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

Suspect crashes stolen vehicle, caught after pursuit Sunday morning in Des Moines

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Two drivers suspected of DUI after fatal crash on Pacific Highway South Monday night

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024

Des Moines man charged with Second-Degree Murder in Aug. 4 fatal assault of 69-year-old neighbor Marla Knigge

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Man fatally struck crossing Pacific Highway South; Kent Police investigating

October 27, 2024October 30, 2024

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Politics

Des Moines City Council swears in new City Manager, approves key tax measures at Thursday night’s meeting

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

City of Des Moines will hold Public Meeting on Sustainable Airport Master Plan on Tuesday, Dec. 3

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

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Water you doing to prepare for a flood?

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

FAA hosting virtual workshop tonight on Sea-Tac Airport traffic operations

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

Des Moines City Council aims for ‘Premier Marine Destination’ status in new Vision Statement

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘7 questions for Port of Seattle SAMP open houses’

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Proposition 1: so much for trust and transparency’

October 27, 2024October 27, 2024

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Police Chief Boe defends Proposition 1, cites need for funding police services

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

LETTER: Des Moines Mayor: ‘I am taking this opportunity to address a few concerns citizens may have as they consider trust and transparency inside of our City government’

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former Des Moines councilmember shares concerns about Levy Lid Lift being on Nov. 5 ballot

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024

LETTER: City spending criticized by former Des Moines Councilmember, who opposes tax increase reboot

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Residents encouraged to aid Port of Seattle’s airport noise mitigation repair efforts

June 7, 2024June 7, 2024

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LATEST NEWS

Washington State Food Center has tips on how to waste less food this holiday season

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

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Celebrate Fashion, Culture, and Community at Tukwila’s Culture & Fashion Show on Sunday, Dec. 8

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REMINDER: ‘Dinner or Pardon’ Food Drive in Normandy Park ends Thanksgiving Day

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024

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See what Three Tree Montessori School has to offer your family!

Sponsored by Three Tree Montessori School November 25, 2024November 25, 2024

Des Moines Realtors partner with Forgotten Children’s Fund for holiday toy drive/fundraiser

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Bloodworks Northwest urgently seeking donors after storm disrupts collections

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Washington Poison Center issues warnings on food and carbon monoxide poisoning amid power outages

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

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Learn about ‘Forever Chemicals’ through new comic series by Public Health – Seattle & King County

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All Highline Public Schools closed Wednesday due to windstorm

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

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