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Marina Steps, water line work to close Des Moines roadway for five days from July 27–31

A temporary road closure is planned July 27 through July 31 near Cliff Avenue South and South 223rd Street (map below) for construction and utility work, according to the city of Des Moines. The closure will affect the area between 6th Ave South and 5th Ave South from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day,…

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

REMINDER: South King County Business Expo is FREE this Thursday, July 16 at ShoWare Center

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

REMINDER: Free lunch, snacks and kids activities planned at Waterland Children’s Festival for this Friday, July 17

July 14, 2026July 13, 2026

REMINDER: Des Moines’ FREE 2026 Summer Concert Series kicks off this Wednesday night, July 15 with Spike and the Impalers

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Airport master plan Open House set for Tuesday, July 14 at Burien City Hall

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

VIDEO: Local leaders, residents urge stronger mitigation at July 9 Port public hearing on Sea-Tac Airport expansion

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

Des Moines Waterland Festival & Parade returns July 17-18 with Seafair tradition, new Block Party and Children’s Festival

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

New technology helps more kids access swim lesson scholarships at Mount Rainier Pool

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

Des Moines City Council previews Waterland Festival, Shark in the Park and fire staffing increase

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

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Are you ready to vote in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4? Here’s who’s on the ballot

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

REMINDER: Public hearing for Sea-Tac Airport expansion plan is this Thursday, July 9

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Here’s what’s happening across the region this July

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

REMINDER: ‘Shark in the Park’ this Sunday, July 12 is a celebration 300 million years in the making

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘How I spent my 4th of July’

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

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Woman wounded in shooting near Midway Park in Des Moines

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026

Des Moines’ Inkfish Gallery to host marine animal art exhibit benefiting SR3 on Saturday, July 25

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

REMINDER: Des Moines 4th of July ‘Stars, Stripes & Sunshine’ is almost here

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Fourth grade pen pal project creates 24 new grandchildren for retired Des Moines couple

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Crime

Des Moines Police invites neighborhoods to host National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Man shot in neck during argument at Des Moines apartment complex Friday, police say

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026

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

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Politics

Dunk a Des Moines City Councilmember to support local food bank this 4th of July

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

BAT Theatre to read Declaration of Independence at Des Moines 4th of July celebration

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026

Des Moines City Council approves new speed cameras, hears budget update & more

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Des Moines Marina Steps reaches major milestone as retaining wall nears completion

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Des Moines to celebrate 4th of July with free Stars, Stripes & Sunshine event at Marina and Beach Park

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Des Moines, Burien Airport Committees unite to challenge Sea-Tac expansion impacts

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

PHOTOS: A quilt stitched with gratitude – Des Moines Veteran Pat Nardo receives ‘Quilt of Valor’

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

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Life’s too short for airport coffee; SeaTac’s drink stands offer more

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FREE Waterland Children’s Festival returns Friday, July 17 with ‘magical day filled with fun’

June 28, 2026June 29, 2026

Walk at Saltwater State Park with the Waterland Walkers this Saturday, June 27

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

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REMINDER: Neighborhood Vintage Sale will be June 26 & 27 in Normandy Park

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LIUNA Local 242 to host 4th annual Car Show benefiting Des Moines Food Bank on Saturday, Aug. 29

June 25, 2026June 24, 2026

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1. I always enjoy reading the comments and news articles here keeps me up to date on information I need

2. No hearings matter. The Port Authority Mafia will end up doing whatever they want anyway.

3. My friends and I were participating in passport event, going to all the stores getting our stickers for free swag…

4. Thank you for an excellent description of how our immigration process should work. I appreciate your thoughtful approach.

5. What’s the point? You are all fooling yourselves if you think the port cares what you think. They will do…

6. What a fantastic idea!

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Port of Seattle urges South King County residents to help shape airport’s future

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Public hearing set for Sea-Tac Airport expansion plan on Thursday, July 9 after community petition

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

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Need a plumber? Burien’s All Sound Plumbing is ready 24/7

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Pathways to Progress Alliance to unveil new parenting toolkit at Highline College on Saturday, July 11

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

A familiar beach and its hidden life

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Des Moines Police remind residents that fireworks are prohibited citywide

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park’s Drag Queen Bingo Brunch fundraiser will be Sunday, July 12 at Normandy Park Cove

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

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How my life was changed by Long COVID: experiences of people in King County

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