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Experience Kennedy Catholic at Open Houses on Oct. 7 and Dec. 12

Join us for our Fall Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 5:30-8 p.m. When families choose Kennedy Catholic High School, they often point to the strong sense of community as the deciding factor. While we offer comprehensive academic pathways, elite athletics, and award-winning arts programs, it is the spirit of the Lancer Family that…

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

King County Medical Examiners Office identifies man killed in early Sunday Des Moines shooting

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Highline Public Schools receives positive state audit results

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

31-year-old man killed in Des Moines shooting early Sunday, suspect sought

September 20, 2026September 21, 2026

Tahoma hands Mt. Rainier first football loss of season in 40-13 Friday league matchup

September 19, 2026September 19, 2026

‘Noises Off’ brings backstage chaos to Renton Civic Theatre Oct. 2–18

September 19, 2026September 22, 2026

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Happy Umbrellas.

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Shore volunteers and divers needed for Des Moines Marina cleanup this Saturday, Sept. 19

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Allen Medical Aesthetics hosting free wellness Open House on Saturday, Sept. 26 in Des Moines

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: West Seattle’s Lady Liberty Project visits Des Moines’ Big Catch Plaza

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

King County Councilmember Steffanie Fain to host transportation forum on Saturday, Sept. 26

September 16, 2026September 17, 2026

DAL Law Firm: Can a Revocable Living Trust be changed?

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce recognized as 2026 ‘Chamber of the Year’

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

Latest

UPDATE: Police respond to fatal shooting at Kent-Des Moines Park and Ride Tuesday night, seeking public’s help

September 15, 2026September 16, 2026

Prost! The OktoberCrawl™ brings a progressive Oktoberfest adventure to Des Moines Marina District this Friday night, Sept. 18

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Mt. Rainier High’s football Rams hold off North Mason 25-20 Saturday to stay unbeaten

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026

UPDATE: Sept. 16. talk on historic Masonic Retirement Home postponed by Des Moines Rotary

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026

SAVE THE DATE: Northwest Symphony Orchestra to open 40th anniversary season Saturday, Oct. 10

September 12, 2026September 17, 2026

Crime

Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to shooting during road rage incident on southbound I-5

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Motorcyclist injured in hit and run collision on northbound SR 99 early Saturday

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026

Pedestrian killed on northbound I-5 near South 272nd Street early Monday

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Kent man suspected in shootings, armed robbery found dead after SWAT response

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Prosecutors say 873 gift cards recovered in Des Moines Safeway fraud investigation

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Woman wounded in shooting near Midway Park in Des Moines

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026

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Politics

Strategic plan, civility take center stage in Des Moines City Council workshop

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

VIDEO: New flights, airport upgrades and community concerns highlight SEA Airport Luncheon

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

King County offering up to $900,000 for community tourism projects, and here’s how to apply

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Des Moines City Council reviews Beach Park restoration, downtown revitalization & more

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

South King Fire to host 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Sen. Tina Orwall highlights airport mitigation, trafficking concerns at Aug. 27 Des Moines Moines City Council meeting

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Six questions

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Don’t dream it. Be it. First-ever ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ screening comes to Des Moines Theater Oct. 23 & 24

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Same chowder, new chapter: Wally’s Chowder House gets upgrades under new owners

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

The Crow Ambush: A Nature Vignette

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive hosting presentation Saturday, Sept. 12 on Bicentennial Freedom Train

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

REMINDER: Downtown Burien will light up this Saturday, Sept. 12 for 19th annual Arts-A-Glow festival

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

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Sharon Anderson on DES MOINES BIZ: After ~30 years, Red Robin in Des Moines expected to close Sept. 3
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