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Election Day brings focus to King County’s legal defense of local voting

Election Day brings focus to King County’s legal defense of local voting

King County is backing legal challenges to federal ballot mailing requirements and demands for sensitive voter records, Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion said ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, outlining efforts to protect voting access and local control of elections. The cases involve how ballots reach voters, the disclosure of personal voter information and the…

November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: November brings concerts, theater and art shows

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: November brings concerts, theater and art shows

November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

Kraken’s November home schedule features $3 happy hour beers & hot dogs and theme nights

Kraken’s November home schedule features $3 happy hour beers & hot dogs and theme nights

November 2, 2026November 2, 2026

Des Moines City Council approves $126,500 holiday tree in split vote, raises property tax levy

Des Moines City Council approves $126,500 holiday tree in split vote, raises property tax levy

October 30, 2026October 30, 2026

Explore halal eats in SeaTac’s Global Dining District

Explore halal eats in SeaTac’s Global Dining District

October 30, 2026October 30, 2026

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Well-lived grief.

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Well-lived grief.

October 30, 2026October 30, 2026

Des Moines Police invite residents to have ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this Thursday, Oct. 29

Des Moines Police invite residents to have ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this Thursday, Oct. 29

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026

Highline Public Schools superintendent recommends closing Maritime High School in June 2027

Highline Public Schools superintendent recommends closing Maritime High School in June 2027

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026

Cities of Des Moines, Burien and SeaTac urge Port of Seattle to delay final airport environmental review

Cities of Des Moines, Burien and SeaTac urge Port of Seattle to delay final airport environmental review

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026

Maury Island UFO mystery cruise will be up for auction at this Sunday’s ‘Back to the Brunch’ auction for Des Moines Legacy Foundation

Maury Island UFO mystery cruise will be up for auction at this Sunday’s ‘Back to the Brunch’ auction for Des Moines Legacy Foundation

October 27, 2026October 27, 2026

REMINDER: Highline College Foundation bringing true crime panel/podcast to Des Moines Theater this Tuesday night, Oct. 27

REMINDER: Highline College Foundation bringing true crime panel/podcast to Des Moines Theater this Tuesday night, Oct. 27

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026

Mount Rainier’s football Rams falls to Stadium, 17–14, despite early lead

Mount Rainier’s football Rams falls to Stadium, 17–14, despite early lead

October 25, 2026October 25, 2026

Some Highline Public Schools student and employee information exposed in cybersecurity incident

Some Highline Public Schools student and employee information exposed in cybersecurity incident

October 24, 2026October 24, 2026

Rotary Club’s ‘Coats for Kids’ drive starts Monday, Oct. 26

Rotary Club’s ‘Coats for Kids’ drive starts Monday, Oct. 26

October 24, 2026October 24, 2026

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Burning boats.

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Burning boats.

October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

Walk with the Waterland Walkers and see the Redondo Boardwalk, Bubblelator, Wooten Park and MaST Center this Saturday, Oct. 24

Walk with the Waterland Walkers and see the Redondo Boardwalk, Bubblelator, Wooten Park and MaST Center this Saturday, Oct. 24

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

Latest

Experience, integrity, and service: a message from Harry Steinmetz

October 21, 2026October 21, 2026

Waterland Trick or Treat Path will bring Halloween fun to downtown Des Moines on Friday, Oct. 30

October 21, 2026October 21, 2026

SeaTac’s fusion at its finest: where to go when you just can’t choose

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

Discover Des Moines’ landmark history at Rotary Club presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 11

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

DAL Law Firm: 3 Common Estate Planning Myths

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

Crime

Prosecutors charge uncle and nephew in Sept. 20 Des Moines fatal shooting of Abraham Logan

Prosecutors charge uncle and nephew in Sept. 20 Des Moines fatal shooting of Abraham Logan

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026

Two downtown shootings prompt added patrols in downtown Des Moines

Two downtown shootings prompt added patrols in downtown Des Moines

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Burien restaurant owner admitted slashing tires, police report says; attorney says one case dismissed

Burien restaurant owner admitted slashing tires, police report says; attorney says one case dismissed

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Two arrested in Sept. 20 Abraham Logan shooting death in Des Moines

Two arrested in Sept. 20 Abraham Logan shooting death in Des Moines

October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

VIDEO: Four teens arrested in suspected car theft ring at SeaTac’s Angle Lake Station

VIDEO: Four teens arrested in suspected car theft ring at SeaTac’s Angle Lake Station

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

SWAT takes barricaded suspect into custody in Tukwila Tuesday night

SWAT takes barricaded suspect into custody in Tukwila Tuesday night

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

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Politics

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Our kids need safe, modern schools now,’ former Highline employee says

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Our kids need safe, modern schools now,’ former Highline employee says

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

VIDEO: Hear from local candidates as they discuss safety, homelessness, state spending and more at joint chamber showcase

VIDEO: Hear from local candidates as they discuss safety, homelessness, state spending and more at joint chamber showcase

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026

PHOTOS: Voices from the ‘No Kings IV’ rally held in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 17

PHOTOS: Voices from the ‘No Kings IV’ rally held in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 17

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Another ‘No Kings’ rally?! Why?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Another ‘No Kings’ rally?! Why?

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Halloween ‘Spooktacular’ will bring family fun to Des Moines Activity Center on Friday night Oct. 16

Halloween ‘Spooktacular’ will bring family fun to Des Moines Activity Center on Friday night Oct. 16

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

Highline students can’t afford to wait

Highline students can’t afford to wait

October 6, 2026October 7, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

Free Vintage Band concert will honor veterans in Des Moines on Saturday, Nov. 7

Free Vintage Band concert will honor veterans in Des Moines on Saturday, Nov. 7

October 20, 2026October 19, 2026

Turn back the hands of time with Des Moines Legacy Foundation and come ‘Back to the Bayside Brunch’ on Sunday, Nov. 1

Turn back the hands of time with Des Moines Legacy Foundation and come ‘Back to the Bayside Brunch’ on Sunday, Nov. 1

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Let’s do the time warp…again! ‘Rocky Horror’ adds third show as Des Moines gets ready to sell out the house

Let’s do the time warp…again! ‘Rocky Horror’ adds third show as Des Moines gets ready to sell out the house

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: An ordinary Tuesday.

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: An ordinary Tuesday.

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Allen Medical Aesthetics will host ‘Allen, After Dark’ Thursday night, Oct. 29 in Des Moines

Allen Medical Aesthetics will host ‘Allen, After Dark’ Thursday night, Oct. 29 in Des Moines

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

Des Moines neighbors repair vandalized sculpture for second time in a year

Des Moines neighbors repair vandalized sculpture for second time in a year

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

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LATEST COMMENTS:

Sweet T on Prosecutors charge uncle and nephew in Sept. 20 Des Moines fatal shooting of Abraham Logan
Hope they both see hell all in the prison and he’ll🎯 Rest in peace lil lil cousin🕊️
Susie on Des Moines neighbors repair vandalized sculpture for second time in a year
Thanks Fred and Doug, for using your time and talents to fix these sculptures. Hopefully, the vandals will grow up…
Des Moines WA on Des Moines police investigating second shooting since Sept. 20 on same downtown block
Time to start recording at the station between 1 and 3 am. Maybe that will get them out and about…before…
Larry Steele on Saltwater Collective co-owner to speak at North Hill Community Club this Tuesday night, Oct. 13
Great North Hill CC story! Thanks!
BirchCreek on Des Moines police investigating second shooting since Sept. 20 on same downtown block
Maybe regular patrols past this trouble spot in our fair city at the bars closing time might be prudent? No…
Bob on Highline students can’t afford to wait
Perhaps if they spent their time educating instead of indoctrinating our students, I would be more inclined to vote for…

LATEST NEWS

Mt. Rainer’s football Rams start strong, but fall to Kentwood 34-13

Mt. Rainer’s football Rams start strong, but fall to Kentwood 34-13

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘As a Highline student, I can tell you that school buildings matter more than adults might think’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘As a Highline student, I can tell you that school buildings matter more than adults might think’

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Local students and families can explore college and career opportunities at Future Ready Fest Thursday, Oct. 22

Local students and families can explore college and career opportunities at Future Ready Fest Thursday, Oct. 22

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Saltwater Collective co-owner to speak at North Hill Community Club this Tuesday night, Oct. 13

Saltwater Collective co-owner to speak at North Hill Community Club this Tuesday night, Oct. 13

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Des Moines police investigating second shooting since Sept. 20 on same downtown block

Des Moines police investigating second shooting since Sept. 20 on same downtown block

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Mount Rainier’s football Rams fall to Kennedy Catholic 48–0 in Friday night matchup

Mount Rainier’s football Rams fall to Kennedy Catholic 48–0 in Friday night matchup

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026

Free paint recycling coming to Kent’s Hogan Park on Saturday, Oct. 17

Free paint recycling coming to Kent’s Hogan Park on Saturday, Oct. 17

October 9, 2026October 10, 2026

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: A case for laxatives.

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: A case for laxatives.

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

LETTER: ‘Our kids deserve better,’ Highline parent writes in support of school bond and levy

LETTER: ‘Our kids deserve better,’ Highline parent writes in support of school bond and levy

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

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