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

At its June 25, 2026 meeting, the Des Moines City Council balanced community celebration with long-term governance. The council heard a comprehensive financial update detailing the city’s conservative budgeting strategy. Notably, the council unanimously approved a new speed camera ordinance aimed at curbing traffic violations, sparking a robust discussion around public safety and driver notification. …

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

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

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

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

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Des Moines Police remind residents that fireworks are prohibited citywide

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

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

June 25, 2026June 24, 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

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

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

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

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

New route, new Block Party will highlight July 18 Waterland Parade in Des Moines

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

FREE World Cup watch parties, food trucks and live music await in SeaTac

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Mount Rainier High gymnast Aden Haury places third all-around at national competition

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Appeal to preserve historic Masonic Home property in Des Moines dismissed

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Community invited to honor Des Moines Veteran Pat Nardo with Quilt of Valor ceremony this Saturday, June 27

June 23, 2026June 25, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Airport advisory leaders urge residents to speak out about Sea-Tac expansion

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Waterland Wheels Classic & Vintage Car Show returning to Des Moines Marina Sunday, July 19

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

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

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026

Latest

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

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

REMINDER: Des Moines Crawl Series will celebrate Juneteenth with waterfront dining event TONIGHT

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

Watch every game, every day for FREE at City of SeaTac World Cup watch parties and family activities at two sites

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Des Moines Area Food Bank offering free Summer Meals for children starting Thursday, June 18

June 17, 2026June 17, 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

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

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026

Des Moines City Council hears airport expansion update, unveils new July 4 celebration plans & more

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Washington Commissioner of Public Lands

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Des Moines City Attorney Tim George named Highline College’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Mobile devices, Cascade at Salmon Creek and transparency concerns dominate Highline School Board meeting

June 7, 2026June 7, 2026

Des Moines City Council weighs airport expansion, rising domestic violence, downtown transformation & more

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

Only a few tickets left for this Saturday’s Men in Black Birthday Bash, featuring ‘Colleen Rafferty Alien Abduction Lookalike’ contest

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Tukwila is your home for the summer soccer cup

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Des Moines Historical Society announces limited seats left for July 19 South Puget Sound cruise

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Men/Women in Black, Pride supporters to join Des Moines Creek Parkrun Saturday morning, June 20

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026

Soccer fans invited to free World Cup viewing party at Des Moines Theater on Friday, June 19

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

REVIEW: ‘Footloose’ celebrates the power of community at Renton Civic Theatre

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

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nicole slettvet on Tukwila is your home for the summer soccer cup
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.
Jonah on LETTER: Residents urged to weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal, which would increase flights by 30%
What’s the point? You are all fooling yourselves if you think the port cares what you think. They will do…
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.