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Des Moines Crawl Series to celebrate Juneteenth with waterfront dining event on Friday night, June 19

Sponsored by Des Moines Crawl Series June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

A Juneteenth-inspired progressive dining experience designed to celebrate local culture, community and small businesses is coming to the Des Moines Marina District on Friday night, June 19. According to Seattle […]

Posted inDes Moines News

REMINDER: FREE Kent Nerd Party returns this Saturday with cosplay, games and family fun

by EditorJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Mount Rainier High School hosting free New Orleans-themed Art Fest this Friday, June 5

by EditorJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

‘Shark in the Park’ festival to celebrate Des Moines’ Sixgill Shark heritage on Sunday, July 12

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
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Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

Sponsored by City of Tukwila June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

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‘Hot Havana Nights’ event will raise funds for DAWN programs Friday night, June 5

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
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Mount Rainier High Booster Club to host 4th annual ‘Ram Jam’ fundraiser this Friday night, June 5

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

Highline Amateur Radio Club to host ARRL Field Day at Marvista Park in Normandy Park on Saturday, June 27

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 2, 2026
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South King Media wins SPJ Northwest journalism award for Burien Arts-A-Glow video

by EditorJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026
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Orchestra of Flight invites local musicians to free reading session on Saturday, June 6

by EditorJune 2, 2026June 1, 2026
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Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House, Membership Drive on Saturday, June 6

by EditorJune 2, 2026June 1, 2026
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SAVE THE DATE: Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest will return to Des Moines Beach Park on Saturday, Aug. 29

by EditorJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026
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Strawberry Festival returns weekend of June 20-21 with Box Car Races, Father’s Day Car Show & Family Fun

by EditorJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

This Saturday’s Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball will help fund access to local aquatic programs

by EditorJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council reviews ferry pilot, hears about license plate cameras and case for expanding Link light rail access

by Mellow DeTrayMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026
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Des Moines Police join regional Torch Run to support Special Olympics Washington

by EditorMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026
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REMINDER: Free Shred Day and E-Cycle Event returning to Burien this Saturday, May 30

by EditorMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026
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REMINDER: Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden’s annual Plant Sale is this Saturday, May 30

Sponsored by Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden May 28, 2026May 28, 2026
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Wesley Des Moines election goes to the dogs, and residents love it

by EditorMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Save the date and stay late – Waterland Parade expands celebration with first-ever Block Party on Saturday night, July 18

by EditorMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Demonstration planned in Des Moines Wednesday afternoon after reported ICE detention near Dick’s Drive-In

by EditorMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball fundraiser will feature Neil Diamond tribute, live DJ, champagne &more on Saturday, June 6

by EditorMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026
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Public comment period begins for Port of Seattle’s Draft EIS for SAMP near-term projects

by EditorMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026
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LETTER: Residents urged to weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal, which would increase flights by 30%

by EditorMay 24, 2026May 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Cities of Des Moines, Burien and SeaTac denied more time to review airport SAMP impacts

by EditorMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026
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Free Shred Day and E-Cycle Event returning to Burien on Saturday, May 30

by EditorMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Appeal hearing set for this Friday, May 22 in fight to save historic Masonic Home in Des Moines

by EditorMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Mount Rainier Pool closed through Memorial Day after critical pump failure

by EditorMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Flock cameras, traffic enforcement dominate Des Moines City Council discussion

by Mellow DeTrayMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Guild to host ‘Spring Into Summer’ Bazaar benefiting Seattle Children’s on Saturday, June 6

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
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Highline Public Schools scraps plans to relocate North Hill leadership to Des Moines

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 24, 2026
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VIDEO: BAT Theatre has a gift for you – watch a free online video of AI-themed play ‘R.U.R.’ (‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’)

by EditorMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Public invited to Sound Transit funding, expansion Town Hall at Highline College tonight

by EditorMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Six Mount Rainier High seniors awarded Highline Schools Foundation scholarships

by EditorMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines to celebrate Grand Opening of new Redondo Pier on Saturday, June 13

by EditorMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

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Des Moines Crawl Series to celebrate Juneteenth with waterfront dining event on Friday night, June 19

Des Moines Crawl Series Sponsored by Des Moines Crawl Series June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

REMINDER: FREE Kent Nerd Party returns this Saturday with cosplay, games and family fun

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Mount Rainier High School hosting free New Orleans-themed Art Fest this Friday, June 5

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

‘Shark in the Park’ festival to celebrate Des Moines’ Sixgill Shark heritage on Sunday, July 12

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Sponsored

Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

City of Tukwila Sponsored by City of Tukwila June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
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Mount Rainier High Booster Club to host 4th annual ‘Ram Jam’ fundraiser Friday night, June 5

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Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market to open 21st season Saturday, June 6 with new layout

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‘Spring Into Summer’ Bazaar benefiting Seattle Children’s will be Saturday, June 6

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Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball fundraiser will feature Neil Diamond tribute, live DJ, champagne &more on Saturday, June 6

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