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

A new report from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office shows that 2025 was the safest year for gun violence in King County since before the pandemic, with levels declining for the second consecutive year. Compared to 2024, gun violence homicides, gun violence injuries and overall shots fired all fell substantially, according to the report. A two…

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

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

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

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

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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

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

MASTER GARDENERS: The power of blueberries for Washington and you

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

REMINDER: Northwest Symphony Orchestra’s Valentines Concert is this Saturday night, Feb. 7

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Former South King Media intern Bryan Shickley animates lost Phil Hartman recordings into new short film

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Circo Circo Mexican Restaurant to close after more than 25 years serving region

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

‘Love Like Bob’ 5K returns to Marvista Park in Normandy Park on Saturday, Feb. 14

February 3, 2026February 2, 2026

Person found dead after house fire in Des Moines Sunday, investigation underway

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Date night or family night, here’s your guide to music, theater, and art for February

February 1, 2026January 31, 2026

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

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026

DubSea Fish Sticks announce 2026 schedule with 27 home baseball games in White Center

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

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

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: 19-year-old Sawyer Mayes is the ‘Player to Watch’ after two-goal night

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

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SAVE THE DATE: SR3 to host first ‘Big Blue Bash’ fundraiser on April 10, marking SeaLife Rescue Center anniversary

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

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Executive turns entrepreneur: How Dametra Johnson-Marletti is bringing a better laundry experience to Kent

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King County joins lawsuit challenging federal immigration operation in Minnesota

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

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

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

Crime

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

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Kent Police, SWAT arrest Des Moines man in 2021 murder case after four-year investigation

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

VIDEO: SeaTac deputy arrests DUI suspect after high-speed chase

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

3 arrested, 4 guns seized after stolen vehicle pursuit through Des Moines Wednesday night

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

CARES Animal Shelter vehicles vandalized in suspected hate incident; police investigating

November 1, 2025November 18, 2025

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Politics

Des Moines City Council weighs six gill shark street name, Flock cameras, rising legal costs, new chamber & more

January 23, 2026January 26, 2026

Highline School Board Director says fear tied to immigration enforcement is reaching classrooms

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

State Senate committee to take up Sea-Tac Airport noise mitigation bill on Wednesday, Jan. 21, and here’s how to comment

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why are we out there?’

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

Des Moines City Council selects Grace Matsui as Mayor, Achziger as Deputy Mayor at Thursday’s meeting

January 9, 2026January 11, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

Thunderbirds Thursday: A new weekly column on the Seattle Thunderbirds

January 22, 2026January 26, 2026

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Dance, jazz, symphony and mariachi light up late January

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

‘Highline Twin Peaks Festival’ on Saturday, Feb. 28 will honor TV show & iconic local Artist Bruce Bickford

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

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Northwest Symphony Orchestra to present Valentines Concert in Burien on Saturday, Feb. 7

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Nominations now open for Highline Schools Foundation’s 2026 Gold Star Awards

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Explore Seattle Southside announces winners of inaugural ‘Best of Seattle Southside’s People’s Choice Awards’

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

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LATEST NEWS

Overnight SR 99 lane closures planned Jan. 21-23 in Des Moines for temporary signal removal

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Friends of Saltwater State Park call for community help after winter storm damage

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026

Des Moines Waterland Walkers will walk Green River Trail on Saturday, Jan. 24

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026

Port of Seattle names Wendy Reiter Managing Director of Sea-Tac Airport

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Lane and ramp closures on I-5 and SR 509 in south King County continue through Friday, Jan. 16

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Kent Eagles invite community to membership drive supporting veterans on Saturday, Jan. 17

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Preservation group appeals Masonic Home decision to King County Superior Court, launches new fundraiser

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

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South King Fire to offer free child car seat safety checks on Friday, Jan. 23

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