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OBITUARY: Longtime Burien resident Guy MacDonald Harper, 92, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26

Guy MacDonald Harper, 92, of Burien, WA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Guy was born on Sept. 12, 1932 in Seattle, WA, to Cecil and Myrtle Harper. He grew up at Three Tree Point in Burien, where summers were spent fishing, swimming, and water skiing. Those early days shaped the adventurous spirit that…

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025

‘Waterland Woof’ to bring pups and people together in Des Moines on Saturday, Sept. 6

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Labor Day rally will be at Big Catch Plaza this coming Monday, Sept. 1

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

City of Des Moines to stream City Council meetings on Zoom starting Sept. 11

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

South King Fire honoring 24th anniversary of 9/11 at memorial event on Thursday, Sept. 11

August 28, 2025August 27, 2025

Scuba diver who died at Redondo Beach Park identified as 67-year-old man

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

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City of Des Moines seeking community input on future of recreation programming

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Scuba diver dies during night dive at Redondo Beach Park in Des Moines Monday night, 2 others hospitalized

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

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Marina Mercantile doubles down on Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Cocktails, and now…Events!

Sponsored by Marina Mercantile August 27, 2025August 26, 2025

VIDEO: Des Moines leaders highlight transparency, discuss next steps, hear from residents at Aug. 21 Community Meeting on Masonic Home

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

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DAL Law Firm: Who is in charge of the Probate Process?

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Raise a glass to the Northwest’s ‘Good Bootlegger,’ as Roy Olmstead’s birthday party comes to Des Moines on Saturday, Sept. 20

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

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Stolen vehicle pursuit from Des Moines ends in Tukwila arrest

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

REMINDER: Poverty Bay Blues and Brews Fest brings live music, craft beer & FUN to Des Moines Beach Park this Saturday, Aug. 23

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

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How Seattle’s most community-centered Farmers Markets are erasing King County’s food deserts

Sponsored by SeaTac Farmers Market August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

All are invited to walk Des Moines Creek Trail and neighborhood with the Waterland Walkers this Saturday, Aug. 23

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

REMINDER: City’s Community Meeting on Masonic Home will be this Thursday night at Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Crime

UPDATE: Inmate who escaped custody at Sea-Tac Airport Tuesday found

August 13, 2025August 14, 2025

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

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Politics

Historic preservation groups appeal City of Des Moines’ FEIS for Landmark on the Sound demolition

August 12, 2025August 12, 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

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

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

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Arts & Entertainment

REMINDER: Finalé Des Moines Summer Concert will feature Pilot Seat this Wednesday night at Des Moines Beach Park

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

South King County Arts Roundup: free concerts, outdoor theater, art exhibits & more for late summer

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025

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

Sponsored by Kent Downtown Partnership August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest promises live music, great beer, and sunshine on Saturday, Aug. 23

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

Des Moines Legacy Foundation sponsors new mural project at Field House Skate Park

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

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

August 11, 2025August 11, 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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‘Pet Day’ at Normandy Park Organic Farmers Market this Sunday promises smiles, wagging tails and community fun

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

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

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

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DAL Law Firm: How To Fund Your Revocable Living Trust

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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

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

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