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Highline College seeking nominations for 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award

Highline College seeking nominations for 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award

Awardee Will be Recognized at Commencement, June 18

Highline College is seeking nominations for its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award, honoring former students who have made notable contributions to their professions, communities or society. Nominations are open now and will be accepted through Friday, April 24. The recipient will be recognized during the college’s Commencement ceremony on June 18, 2026. The annual award highlights…

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

MASTER GARDENERS: Gardening: A gentle invitation to begin again

MASTER GARDENERS: Gardening: A gentle invitation to begin again

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Highline Public Schools to cut $8 million from budget, eliminate over 31 central office positions

Highline Public Schools to cut $8 million from budget, eliminate over 31 central office positions

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Driver arrested after fleeing Troopers on Pacific Highway in Des Moines

Driver arrested after fleeing Troopers on Pacific Highway in Des Moines

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Join the free Waterland Walkers Des Moines Creek Trail Loop this Saturday morning, Feb. 28

Join the free Waterland Walkers Des Moines Creek Trail Loop this Saturday morning, Feb. 28

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

New Des Moines Chamber launches with more than 20 members, membership tiers and upcoming events

New Des Moines Chamber launches with more than 20 members, membership tiers and upcoming events

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

PHOTOS: Pacific Middle School construction update highlights geothermal wells and rising steel

PHOTOS: Pacific Middle School construction update highlights geothermal wells and rising steel

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: Police vs. Fire Charity Cup set for this Saturday’s doubleheader in Kent

Thunderbirds Thursday: Police vs. Fire Charity Cup set for this Saturday’s doubleheader in Kent

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Harbor seal found with gunshot wound being treated at SR3 in Des Moines

Harbor seal found with gunshot wound being treated at SR3 in Des Moines

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Retired Des Moines couple creates ‘Beans For Sharing’ to support charities

Retired Des Moines couple creates ‘Beans For Sharing’ to support charities

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

DAL Law Firm: What assets do not go through probate in Washington State?

DAL Law Firm: What assets do not go through probate in Washington State?

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

CALL FOR ART: Sound Transit seeking student artists for regional safety initiative

CALL FOR ART: Sound Transit seeking student artists for regional safety initiative

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Overnight SR 99 lane closures start Monday, Feb. 23, in Des Moines, SeaTac for utility work

Overnight SR 99 lane closures start Monday, Feb. 23, in Des Moines, SeaTac for utility work

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Latest

Family & Friendship Fun Day set for Saturday, Mar. 7 at Des Moines United Methodist Church

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

REMINDER: Ribbon cutting for Burien License Agency is this Friday

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: T-Birds fighting for playoff spot with 16 games remaining in regular season

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Ballet, symphony, theatre and art fill late February calendar

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

33rd District lawmakers to host Town Hall this Sunday, Feb. 22 at Highline College

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Crime

$5 million bail set for Des Moines man in fire, homicide investigation

$5 million bail set for Des Moines man in fire, homicide investigation

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

Suspect arrested in Des Moines homicide tied to Feb. 1 residential fire

Suspect arrested in Des Moines homicide tied to Feb. 1 residential fire

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows

Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

Des Moines Police Department clarifies officers do not assist ICE in civil cases

Des Moines Police Department clarifies officers do not assist ICE in civil cases

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses after road rage shooting on I-5 linked to Tukwila area

Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses after road rage shooting on I-5 linked to Tukwila area

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Pedestrian killed after being struck on First Ave South in Normandy Park Thursday morning

Pedestrian killed after being struck on First Ave South in Normandy Park Thursday morning

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

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Politics

City of Des Moines will redirect 4th of July drone show funds to multiple community events

City of Des Moines will redirect 4th of July drone show funds to multiple community events

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Des Moines City Council reviews Flock Cameras, appoints new Planning Commission

Des Moines City Council reviews Flock Cameras, appoints new Planning Commission

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

$61 per person: Des Moines City Council scraps 4th of July drone show over rising costs

$61 per person: Des Moines City Council scraps 4th of July drone show over rising costs

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

City of Des Moines to hold 12th Man Flag Raising ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6 at City Hall

City of Des Moines to hold 12th Man Flag Raising ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6 at City Hall

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026

Port of Seattle cancels StART lobbying day in Olympia after cities of Burien, Des Moines bow out

Port of Seattle cancels StART lobbying day in Olympia after cities of Burien, Des Moines bow out

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

King County joins lawsuit challenging federal immigration operation in Minnesota

King County joins lawsuit challenging federal immigration operation in Minnesota

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

REVIEW: BAT Theatre stages gripping, thought provoking take on AI with ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ through Mar. 8

REVIEW: BAT Theatre stages gripping, thought provoking take on AI with ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ through Mar. 8

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

New group to produce 2026 Waterland Festival & Parade in Des Moines

New group to produce 2026 Waterland Festival & Parade in Des Moines

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Kent Chamber to host ‘The Era of Her,’ a two-day Women’s Conference on Mar. 5 and 6

Kent Chamber to host ‘The Era of Her,’ a two-day Women’s Conference on Mar. 5 and 6

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House and Membership Drive on Saturday, Feb. 21

Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House and Membership Drive on Saturday, Feb. 21

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: ‘Single Mingle’ brings fun, social twist to ShoWare Center this Friday night

Thunderbirds Thursday: ‘Single Mingle’ brings fun, social twist to ShoWare Center this Friday night

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Highline Heritage Museum to host Valentine’s Day event in Burien this Saturday

Highline Heritage Museum to host Valentine’s Day event in Burien this Saturday

February 11, 2026February 10, 2026

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LATEST COMMENTS:

Susan White on King County joins lawsuit challenging federal immigration operation in Minnesota
Excellent King County!! Ty King County Executive Girmay Zahilay.
Sheri on VIDEO/PHOTOS: Local father and son complete 4 Polar Bear Plunges in one day across south King County on New Year’s Day
How impressive to do even ONE Polar plunge! But FOUR in one day✨✨
Tony Todd on DAL Law Firm: Understanding Probate in Washington State
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LATEST NEWS

Mount Rainier Pool launches free lifeguard training program for youth in Des Moines

Mount Rainier Pool launches free lifeguard training program for youth in Des Moines

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Ribbon cutting set for Friday, Feb. 20 as Burien License Agency reopens Monday, Feb. 23

Ribbon cutting set for Friday, Feb. 20 as Burien License Agency reopens Monday, Feb. 23

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Renton Civic Theatre brings Valentine’s romance with ‘She Loves Me,’ opening this Friday, Feb. 13

Renton Civic Theatre brings Valentine’s romance with ‘She Loves Me,’ opening this Friday, Feb. 13

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Fans urged to travel early for Wednesday’s Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl celebration

Fans urged to travel early for Wednesday’s Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl celebration

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

DAL Law Firm: How to sell a home that’s in probate in Washington State

DAL Law Firm: How to sell a home that’s in probate in Washington State

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Citizens group pursues King County appeal to save Des Moines Masonic Home

Citizens group pursues King County appeal to save Des Moines Masonic Home

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Celebrate Valentine’s at Marina Mercantile with Themed Tea, Paint and Sip Night

Celebrate Valentine’s at Marina Mercantile with Themed Tea, Paint and Sip Night

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: Girls Night Out on Friday, Feb. 20 includes $45 ticket, wine and tumbler

Thunderbirds Thursday: Girls Night Out on Friday, Feb. 20 includes $45 ticket, wine and tumbler

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

South King Fire will host meet and greet for new Fire Chief Ryan Woodey on Tuesday, Feb. 10

South King Fire will host meet and greet for new Fire Chief Ryan Woodey on Tuesday, Feb. 10

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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