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Free low tide beach explorations return to Saltwater State Park Aug. 10-13

Friends of Saltwater State Park Naturalists will host a series of free low tide beach exploration events Aug. 10-Aug. 13 at Saltwater State Park. The family friendly programs will give visitors a chance to explore the beach during low tide and learn about Puget Sound marine life, including sea stars, crabs, anemones and other shoreline…

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

ELECTION RESULTS 1: First primary results show leads for Wilson, Gregerson, Smith and Schrier

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

In memory of longtime Des Moines/Normandy Park Rotarian Steve Swank

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

Wildfire smoke alert issued for region

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Metro to expand South King County bus service starting Aug. 29

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

REMINDER: ‘Mamma Mia!’ See the ABBAgraphs this Wednesday night at Des Moines Beach Park

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Local Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteers bring clean energy message to Congress

August 1, 2026August 1, 2026

City of Des Moines Budget Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 18 will seek public input on city spending

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Grocery Outlet grand reopening celebration set for Aug. 14-16 in Normandy Park

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

VIDEOS: Southside Leadership Conference spotlights regional growth, workforce needs, small business pressures & more

July 28, 2026July 30, 2026

REMINDER: FREE Nite Wave concert brings 80s hits to Des Moines Beach Park this Wednesday night, July 29

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs’ brings wit, revenge and swordplay to South King County parks

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026

‘I spent all my savings and my IRA,’ organizer says after fight to save historic Des Moines Masonic Home ends

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Here’s the ragin’ lineup for Kent’s Cajun & Creole Fest, coming Saturday, Aug. 15 – get your FREE tickets now

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Bloodworks Northwest holding Blood Drive at Normandy Park City Hall on Monday, July 27

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

REMINDER: Highline Musical Theatre’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ continues at Highline College this weekend and is worth seeing

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Latest

‘Animal Tales’ will be theme for next 7 Stories event at Highline Heritage Museum this Friday night, July 24

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

VIDEO: Des Moines’ Waterland Festival & Parade packs streets and sidewalks on new 2026 route

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Marine animal art show fundraiser for SR3 is this Saturday, July 25 at Inkfish Gallery

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

REMINDER: Summer Concert Series continues this Wednesday night, July 22 with live country music from Kitty Mae

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

WEATHER: Heat advisory to bring 88 to 95 degree high temps to South King County starting Tuesday

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

Crime

Prosecutors say 873 gift cards recovered in Des Moines Safeway fraud investigation

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Woman wounded in shooting near Midway Park in Des Moines

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026

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

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Politics

VIDEO: Cities of Burien, SeaTac and Des Moines challenge Port’s airport expansion impacts at July 14 open house

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Rep. Adam Smith to host aviation forum with Sen. Tina Orwall and Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins at Highline College this Saturday, July 18

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

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

July 15, 2026July 15, 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 City Council previews Waterland Festival, Shark in the Park and fire staffing increase

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

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

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

All are invited to walk Des Moines Creek this Saturday, July 18 with Waterland Walkers

July 16, 2026July 16, 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

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

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

Where to watch the remaining FIFA World Cup matches for free in SeaTac

July 10, 2026July 10, 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

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Mark Proulx on Metro to expand South King County bus service starting Aug. 29
It doesn’t appear that these changes will provide service to areas in Des Moines that are south of Highline College.…
Marta Kincaid on Port of Seattle extends airport expansion SAMP public comment deadline to Aug. 20
Nice clear update — thanks for the heads-up. Do you know if the Port plans any more outreach meetings for…
Zela Woloszyn on Are you ready to vote in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4? Here’s who’s on the ballot
I always enjoy reading the comments and news articles here keeps me up to date on information I need
PM on REMINDER: Public hearing for Sea-Tac Airport expansion plan is this Thursday, July 9
No hearings matter. The Port Authority Mafia will end up doing whatever they want anyway.
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My friends and I were participating in passport event, going to all the stores getting our stickers for free swag…
Kristie Brame on LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘A more compassionate approach to deportation’
Thank you for an excellent description of how our immigration process should work. I appreciate your thoughtful approach.