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Airport master plan Open House set for Tuesday, July 14 at Burien City Hall

Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac are inviting residents to a community open house on Tuesday, July 14 to learn more about the Port of Seattle’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and its potential impacts on communities near Sea-Tac Airport. The open house is scheduled for Tuesday night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Burien City…

July 12, 2026July 12, 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 Waterland Festival & Parade returns July 17-18 with Seafair tradition, new Block Party and Children’s Festival

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

New technology helps more kids access swim lesson scholarships at Mount Rainier Pool

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

Des Moines City Council previews Waterland Festival, Shark in the Park and fire staffing increase

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

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

Sponsored by City of SeaTac 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

REMINDER: Public hearing for Sea-Tac Airport expansion plan is this Thursday, July 9

July 7, 2026July 7, 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

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘How I spent my 4th of July’

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

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Moving out? Here are the top reliable and affordable cleaners you can trust

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Woman wounded in shooting near Midway Park in Des Moines

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026

Des Moines’ Inkfish Gallery to host marine animal art exhibit benefiting SR3 on Saturday, July 25

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

REMINDER: Des Moines 4th of July ‘Stars, Stripes & Sunshine’ is almost here

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

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Fourth grade pen pal project creates 24 new grandchildren for retired Des Moines couple

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Dunk a Des Moines City Councilmember to support local food bank this 4th of July

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

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Port of Seattle urges South King County residents to help shape airport’s future

Sponsored by Port of Seattle July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

PHOTOS: A quilt stitched with gratitude – Des Moines Veteran Pat Nardo receives ‘Quilt of Valor’

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

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Life’s too short for airport coffee; SeaTac’s drink stands offer more

Sponsored by Explore Seattle Southside June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Crime

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

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

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Politics

BAT Theatre to read Declaration of Independence at Des Moines 4th of July celebration

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026

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

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

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

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

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

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Arts & Entertainment

FREE Waterland Children’s Festival returns Friday, July 17 with ‘magical day filled with fun’

June 28, 2026June 29, 2026

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

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

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

Sponsored by Dona Ozier 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

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

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

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Public hearing set for Sea-Tac Airport expansion plan on Thursday, July 9 after community petition

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June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Pathways to Progress Alliance to unveil new parenting toolkit at Highline College on Saturday, July 11

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A familiar beach and its hidden life

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Des Moines Police remind residents that fireworks are prohibited citywide

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

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

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

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

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

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