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Category: Community

Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Lawmakers representing Washington’s 33rd Legislative District will host a community town hall from 2 – 3:15 p.m. this Sunday, Feb. 22, at Highline College, offering residents an opportunity to hear […]

Posted inDes Moines

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

by Alia SinclairFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

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

by EditorFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026
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Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House and Membership Drive on Saturday, Feb. 21

Sponsored by Burien Elks Lodge #2143 February 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Posted inDes Moines News

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

by EditorFebruary 11, 2026February 10, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Citizens group pursues King County appeal to save Des Moines Masonic Home

by EditorFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

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

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

MASTER GARDENERS: The power of blueberries for Washington and you

by EditorFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Northwest Symphony Orchestra’s Valentines Concert is this Saturday night, Feb. 7

by EditorFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Date night or family night, here’s your guide to music, theater, and art for February

by Amy RobinsonFebruary 1, 2026January 31, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

DubSea Fish Sticks announce 2026 schedule with 27 home baseball games in White Center

by The B-Town (Burien) BlogJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

SAVE THE DATE: SR3 to host first ‘Big Blue Bash’ fundraiser on April 10, marking SeaLife Rescue Center anniversary

by EditorJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

King County joins lawsuit challenging federal immigration operation in Minnesota

by EditorJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council weighs six gill shark street name, Flock cameras, rising legal costs, new chamber & more

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 23, 2026January 26, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Business, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Seattle, Sports, Tukwila, White Center

Thunderbirds Thursday: A new weekly column on the Seattle Thunderbirds

by iLoveKentJanuary 22, 2026January 26, 2026
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering his I Have a Dream Speech at the Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. 08/28/1963 ARC Identifier 542069 / Local Identifier 306-SSM-4D(107)16
Posted inDes Moines

A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by EditorJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Friends of Saltwater State Park call for community help after winter storm damage

by EditorJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Waterland Walkers will walk Green River Trail on Saturday, Jan. 24

by EditorJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

‘Highline Twin Peaks Festival’ on Saturday, Feb. 28 will honor TV show & iconic local Artist Bruce Bickford

by EditorJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026
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Northwest Symphony Orchestra to present Valentines Concert in Burien on Saturday, Feb. 7

Sponsored by Northwest Symphony Orchestra January 15, 2026January 15, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Nominations now open for Highline Schools Foundation’s 2026 Gold Star Awards

by EditorJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why are we out there?’

by EditorJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council selects Grace Matsui as Mayor, Achziger as Deputy Mayor at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 9, 2026January 11, 2026
Posted inFeatured Post

Kent Eagles invite community to membership drive supporting veterans on Saturday, Jan. 17

by EditorJanuary 9, 2026January 9, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Preservation group appeals Masonic Home decision to King County Superior Court, launches new fundraiser

by EditorJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

South King Fire to offer free child car seat safety checks on Friday, Jan. 23

by EditorJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Small group braves rain and wind for Jan. 6 protest at Big Catch Plaza in Des Moines

by EditorJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Local father and son complete 4 Polar Bear Plunges in one day across south King County on New Year’s Day

by EditorJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

‘Vibe Bingo’ fundraiser set Jan. 22 at Highline College to support local students

by EditorJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026
Sponsored

Young founder builds intergenerational tech program protecting seniors from modern scams

Sponsored by Your Senior Tech December 29, 2025December 29, 2025
Posted inBusiness

Tukwila leaders condemn Trump remarks, reaffirm support for Somali community

by EditorDecember 29, 2025December 29, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Blood Drive set for Monday, Jan. 5 at Normandy Park City Hall

by EditorDecember 27, 2025December 27, 2025

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

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026
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REMINDER: Ribbon cutting for Burien License Agency is this Friday

Burien License Agency Sponsored by Burien License Agency February 19, 2026February 19, 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

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

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026
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