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Orchestra of Flight invites local musicians to free reading session on Saturday, June 6

The Orchestra of Flight is inviting instrumental musicians from across South King County to participate in a free community reading session on Saturday, June 6, at St. Elizabeth Church in Burien (map below). The informal event will run from 10 a.m. to Noon and will feature a variety of classical and popular selections from the…

June 2, 2026June 1, 2026

Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House, Membership Drive on Saturday, June 6

June 2, 2026June 1, 2026

SAVE THE DATE: Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest will return to Des Moines Beach Park on Saturday, Aug. 29

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Strawberry Festival returns weekend of June 20-21 with Box Car Races, Father’s Day Car Show & Family Fun

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

This Saturday’s Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball will help fund access to local aquatic programs

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

An unlikely East African food destination, three miles from Sea-Tac Airport

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026

Your neighborhood diner Huckleberry Square offers value and community

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026

Des Moines City Council reviews ferry pilot, hears about license plate cameras and case for expanding Link light rail access

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Des Moines Police join regional Torch Run to support Special Olympics Washington

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

REMINDER: Free Shred Day and E-Cycle Event returning to Burien this Saturday, May 30

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Let’s restore native oysters to Burien and Des Moines waters

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

REMINDER: Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden’s annual Plant Sale is this Saturday, May 30

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Wesley Des Moines election goes to the dogs, and residents love it

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Save the date and stay late – Waterland Parade expands celebration with first-ever Block Party on Saturday night, July 18

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Demonstration planned in Des Moines Wednesday afternoon after reported ICE detention near Dick’s Drive-In

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball fundraiser will feature Neil Diamond tribute, live DJ, champagne &more on Saturday, June 6

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Latest

Public comment period begins for Port of Seattle’s Draft EIS for SAMP near-term projects

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

LETTER: Residents urged to weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal, which would increase flights by 30%

May 24, 2026May 24, 2026

Cities of Des Moines, Burien and SeaTac denied more time to review airport SAMP impacts

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Free Shred Day and E-Cycle Event returning to Burien on Saturday, May 30

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Appeal hearing set for this Friday, May 22 in fight to save historic Masonic Home in Des Moines

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Crime

REPORT: Gun violence homicides drop to single digits for first time in 9 years

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Highline College impacted as ransomware attack disrupts Canvas across U.S.

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Vandals damage Marine View Park signs in Normandy Park

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Juvenile suspect arrested after armed robbery on Pacific Highway South in Des Moines early Saturday

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Fatal motorcycle crash in Des Moines Friday night leaves one dead, DUI arrest made

April 19, 2026April 20, 2026

SCAM ALERT: Police warn of DMV text scam circulating in South King County

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

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Politics

Flock cameras, traffic enforcement dominate Des Moines City Council discussion

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Crash shuts down 3 lanes of northbound I-5 at SR 509 in Des Moines Friday morning

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Des Moines to celebrate Grand Opening of new Redondo Pier on Saturday, June 13

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Des Moines City Council focuses on transit, trees and city vision for future

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

South King County leaders to speak at Transit Town Hall at Highline College on Wednesday, May 13

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

City of Des Moines to host Open House on pedestrian safety near North Hill Elementary on Tuesday, May 12

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

Des Moines Guild to host ‘Spring Into Summer’ Bazaar benefiting Seattle Children’s on Saturday, June 6

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

MIBBB Fest will crash-land at special McMenamins Elks Temple event on Wednesday night, June 3

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

VIDEO: BAT Theatre has a gift for you – watch a free online video of AI-themed play ‘R.U.R.’ (‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’)

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Giant Rummage Sale coming to Normandy Park Cove on Sunday, June 7

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, dance and theatre fill early May calendar

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

Men in Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB Fest) to feature return of fan-fave ‘Colleen Rafferty Alien Abductee Lookalike Contest’

May 6, 2026May 8, 2026

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LATEST COMMENTS:

Tamara Wilson on Let’s restore native oysters to Burien and Des Moines waters
What a fantastic idea!
Paula Clark on LETTER: Residents urged to weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal, which would increase flights by 30%
I can’t believe they could add any more flights to this sky! I count every 30 seconds, several times a…
BonverkasinoVIP on Vandals damage Marine View Park signs in Normandy Park
That’s a bummer about the signs at Marine View Park. I wonder what the motive was behind the vandalism.
OliviaBetonredkasino on Highline Big Picture to hold Prom Car Wash fundraiser in Des Moines this Saturday, May 2
A car wash fundraiser sounds like a fun way to support prom! Are there any special activities planned alongside the…
Anonymous on Sen. Tina Orwall launches re-election campaign for 33rd District
She listens to her constituents? Since when? You send her an email about your position on upcoming legislation, and she…
Bisonkasynopolska Reviews on South King County Fine Arts Roundup: highlights concerts, theatre, storytelling & more for late April
I didn’t realize there was so much going on in South King County! Any recommendations for a good storytelling event?