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REMINDER: Waterland Parade Committee hosting volunteer information night this Tuesday, Mar. 10 at Harper Studios

REMINDER: Residents interested in helping organize one of Des Moines’ signature summer traditions are invited to attend a volunteer information night hosted by the new Waterland Parade Committee this Tuesday night, Mar. 10. The open house style event will run from 5 to 7 p.m. at Harper Studios, located at 605 S. 223rd Street in…

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

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Lumberjack-themed pancake breakfast fundraiser set for Saturday, Mar. 14 at Judson Park in Des Moines

Sponsored by Judson Park Senior Living March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Volunteers sought for June 2-4 StormFest environmental education event at Des Moines Beach Park

March 8, 2026March 7, 2026

No ICE detention facility planned for Des Moines, city officials say at Thursday’s city council study session

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Rotary Club to host Drag Queen Bingo fundraiser March 13 in Normandy Park

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: Seattle skates past Kamloops 4–1, weekend series with Tri-City next

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

SAVE THE DATE: ‘Men In Black Birthday Bash’ returning to Des Moines Saturday, June 20…with a twist

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Highline Schools Foundation to host 2026 Gold Star Bash honoring educators, staff and volunteers on Thursday, Mar. 26

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

City of Des Moines to host community shredding event April 22 at Activity Center

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Highline College seeking nominations for 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

MASTER GARDENERS: Gardening: A gentle invitation to begin again

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Highline Public Schools to cut $8 million from budget, eliminate over 31 central office positions

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Driver arrested after fleeing Troopers on Pacific Highway in Des Moines

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

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Family & Friendship Fun Day set for Saturday, Mar. 7 at Des Moines United Methodist Church

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Join the free Waterland Walkers Des Moines Creek Trail Loop this Saturday morning, Feb. 28

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

New Des Moines Chamber launches with more than 20 members, membership tiers and upcoming events

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

PHOTOS: Pacific Middle School construction update highlights geothermal wells and rising steel

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: Police vs. Fire Charity Cup set for this Saturday’s doubleheader in Kent

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Crime

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

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

Suspect arrested in Des Moines homicide tied to Feb. 1 residential fire

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

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

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

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

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

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

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Politics

Overnight SR 99 lane closures start Monday, Feb. 23, in Des Moines, SeaTac for utility work

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

33rd District lawmakers to host Town Hall this Sunday, Feb. 22 at Highline College

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

City of Des Moines will redirect 4th of July drone show funds to multiple community events

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Des Moines City Council reviews Flock Cameras, appoints new Planning Commission

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

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

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

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

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

CALL FOR ART: Sound Transit seeking student artists for regional safety initiative

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: T-Birds fighting for playoff spot with 16 games remaining in regular season

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Ballet, symphony, theatre and art fill late February calendar

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

REVIEW: BAT Theatre stages gripping, thought provoking take on AI with ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ through Mar. 8

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

New group to produce 2026 Waterland Festival & Parade in Des Moines

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Kent Chamber to host ‘The Era of Her,’ a two-day Women’s Conference on Mar. 5 and 6

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

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Harbor seal found with gunshot wound being treated at SR3 in Des Moines

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Retired Des Moines couple creates ‘Beans For Sharing’ to support charities

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

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DAL Law Firm: What assets do not go through probate in Washington State?

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REMINDER: Ribbon cutting for Burien License Agency is this Friday

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Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House and Membership Drive on Saturday, Feb. 21

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Mount Rainier Pool launches free lifeguard training program for youth in Des Moines

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

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Ribbon cutting set for Friday, Feb. 20 as Burien License Agency reopens Monday, Feb. 23

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Thunderbirds Thursday: ‘Single Mingle’ brings fun, social twist to ShoWare Center this Friday night

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Highline Heritage Museum to host Valentine’s Day event in Burien this Saturday

February 11, 2026February 10, 2026

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