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

On Wednesday, May 13, Transportation Choices Coalition and the Build the Damn Trains coalition will host “The Future of Sound Transit 3 Projects in South King County.” This is the final eventin a series of Transit Town Halls hosted in all five Sound Transit sub-areas. It will run from 6–7:30 p.m. at Highline College’s Building 2 (map…

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

VIDEO: Local leaders focus on AI, apprenticeships and workforce gaps at Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education & Workforce Summit

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Highline College mourns death of former President Dr. John Mosby

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

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

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

REMINDER: Parkside Garden Club Plant Sale returns to Normandy Park Cove this Saturday, May 9

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

FOLLOWUP: North Hill Elementary leaders say move to Des Moines Elementary was voluntary

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concerns raised over leadership changes at North Hill Elementary

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Out with the old, in with the goal – SeaTac’s historic Bull Pen Pub site is being reimagined

May 1, 2026May 1, 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

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market to open 21st season Saturday, June 6 with new layout

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

DAL Law Firm: 5 Estate Planning conversations millennials need to have with their parents, part 3

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Vandals damage Marine View Park signs in Normandy Park

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

REMINDER: BAT Theatre’s ‘Rebellious Women’ heads into its finalé weekend

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Free Boeing Employees Choir concert celebrating Artemis II mission set for Saturday, May 16

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

’World Table District’ puts SeaTac on the map for global cuisine

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Highline Big Picture to hold Prom Car Wash fundraiser in Des Moines this Saturday, May 2

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Latest

Normandy Park to host free Whirling Winds concert this Friday night, May 1

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Hi-Liners folk-art inspired ‘Wizard of Oz,’ opening this Friday, May 1

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Grand opening set for Blue fish Sushi in Des Moines this Saturday, May 2

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

VIDEO: Joint chamber Legislative Wrap-up Luncheon focuses on budget challenges and business impacts

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Des Moines City Council weighs safety, surveillance, shrinking revenues and more at April 23 meeting

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Crime

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

SCAM ALERT: King County warns of fraudulent court hearing notices sent by text and email

March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

Driver arrested after fleeing Troopers on Pacific Highway in Des Moines

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

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

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

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Politics

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Des Moines Indivisible to lead protest against immigration detention this Saturday, April 25

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

REMINDER: City of Des Moines shredding event is Wednesday, April 22 at Activity Center

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Des Moines Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui to hold ‘Chat with the Mayor’ this Saturday, April 25

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Sen. Tina Orwall launches re-election campaign for 33rd District

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Stop the pearl clutching’ over public cameras, resident says

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Des Moines City Council weighs equity, budget cuts, surveillance concerns & more at April 9 meeting

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

Join Waterland Walkers for International Sculpture Day walk in Des Moines this Saturday, April 25

April 23, 2026April 25, 2026

SR3 SeaLife Rescue Center hosting annual Open House on Saturday, May 2 at Des Moines Marina

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

New sculpture and mural map released for this Saturday’s International Sculpture Day in Des Moines

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Marina Mercantile counts down the days until closing May 9 with Afternoon Tea and Wine Tastings, while also plotting next steps

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Parkside Garden Club Plant Sale returns to Normandy Park on Saturday, May 9

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

REMINDER: 7 Stories returns to Highline Heritage Museum this Friday, April 24 with theme of ‘Foolishness’/’No Foolin’

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

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LATEST COMMENTS:

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?
Carrianne Litowitz on Sen. Tina Orwall launches re-election campaign for 33rd District
She’ ll vote for whatever the dems tell her to vote for. She won’t vote for whatever her constituents want,…
Sharon Vail on Sen. Tina Orwall launches re-election campaign for 33rd District
We are SO fortunate to have Tina Orwall’s leadership in the 33rd. ‘Looking forward to all she’ll accomplish for our…