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SWAT takes barricaded suspect into custody in Tukwila Tuesday night

From our sister site The Tukwila Blog: A man barricaded inside a Tukwila apartment was taken into custody by SWAT officers on Tuesday night, Oct. 13, and faces first degree burglary and felony harassment charges, according to the Tukwila Police Department. The standoff unfolded in the 3700 block of Southcenter Boulevard (map below) in the…

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

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

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

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

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

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

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

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

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026

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

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

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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

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

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REMINDER: Northwest Symphony Orchestra to open 40th anniversary season in Burien this Saturday, Oct. 10

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Former prosecutor’s band will take the stage for Highline Schools Foundation fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 7

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Normandy Park Grocery Outlet hosting adoptable pets and pet bed drive this Saturday, Oct. 10

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REVIEW: Renton Civic Theatre’s ‘Noises Off’ is a British stage farce and a work of theatrical genius

October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

17th annual Burien Brat Trot draws 1,130 runners, raises close to $40,000 for Highline Schools Foundation

October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

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South King County Fine Arts Roundup: October concerts, theater and art walks

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Airport Part 150 Study Open House set for Saturday, Oct. 17 at Cedarhurst Elementary in Burien

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

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Keller Williams opens ‘House of Excellence’ luxury office in Burien

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Mount Rainier’s football Rams roll past Kentridge 48-7, improve to 4-1

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Crime

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

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

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

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

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

September 20, 2026September 21, 2026

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

September 15, 2026September 16, 2026

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

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Politics

Des Moines City Council backs tree canopy plan, approves $150,000 in services grants & more

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

New ballot drop box installed at Des Moines City Hall ahead of Nov. 3 general election

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

Des Moines City Council approves $500,000 sidewalk project, sales tax increase & more

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026

City of Des Moines offering free document shredding event on Tuesday, Oct. 6

September 24, 2026September 24, 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

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Arts & Entertainment

Normandy Park’s Fall Frolic brings free pumpkins, costume exchange & more to City Hall Park Saturday, Oct. 17

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FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Missed things.

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

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Seattle Kraken home opener this Sunday, Oct. 4 kicks off October giveaways and specials

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Des Moines Legacy Foundation brings ‘Back to the Brunch’ fundraiser to Anthony’s on Sunday, Nov. 1

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Costume Swap returns to Des Moines Field House Saturday, Oct. 10 with no donation required

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SeaTac’s Latin Table, from El Salvador to Peru

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