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Posted inDes Moines

Flock cameras, traffic enforcement dominate Des Moines City Council discussion

by Mellow DeTrayMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Public safety technology and protective zoning laws dominated the discussion at the Des Moines City Council meeting held on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Local officials put anxieties about potential detention […]

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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Posted inDes Moines

Highline Public Schools scraps plans to relocate North Hill leadership to Des Moines

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

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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Giant Rummage Sale coming to Normandy Park Cove on Sunday, June 7

Sponsored by Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove) May 11, 2026May 11, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, dance and theatre fill early May calendar

by EditorMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026
Posted inCommunity

Des Moines City Council focuses on transit, trees and city vision for future

by Mellow DeTrayMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

South King County leaders to speak at Transit Town Hall at Highline College on Wednesday, May 13

by EditorMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Local leaders focus on AI, apprenticeships and workforce gaps at Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education & Workforce Summit

by EditorMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Highline College mourns death of former President Dr. John Mosby

by EditorMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Men in Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB Fest) to feature return of fan-fave ‘Colleen Rafferty Alien Abductee Lookalike Contest’

by EditorMay 6, 2026May 8, 2026
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Posted inFeatured Post

REMINDER: Parkside Garden Club Plant Sale returns to Normandy Park Cove this Saturday, May 9

by EditorMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concerns raised over leadership changes at North Hill Elementary

by EditorMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Out with the old, in with the goal – SeaTac’s historic Bull Pen Pub site is being reimagined

by David RosenMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines to host Open House on pedestrian safety near North Hill Elementary on Tuesday, May 12

by EditorMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: BAT Theatre’s ‘Rebellious Women’ heads into its finalé weekend

by EditorApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Free Boeing Employees Choir concert celebrating Artemis II mission set for Saturday, May 16

by EditorApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Highline Big Picture to hold Prom Car Wash fundraiser in Des Moines this Saturday, May 2

by EditorApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Normandy Park to host free Whirling Winds concert this Friday night, May 1

by EditorApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Hi-Liners folk-art inspired ‘Wizard of Oz,’ opening this Friday, May 1

by EditorApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Grand opening set for Blue fish Sushi in Des Moines this Saturday, May 2

by EditorApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council weighs safety, surveillance, shrinking revenues and more at April 23 meeting

by Mellow DeTrayApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Join Waterland Walkers for International Sculpture Day walk in Des Moines this Saturday, April 25

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 25, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

SR3 SeaLife Rescue Center hosting annual Open House on Saturday, May 2 at Des Moines Marina

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

New sculpture and mural map released for this Saturday’s International Sculpture Day in Des Moines

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Des Moines Indivisible to lead protest against immigration detention this Saturday, April 25

by EditorApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026
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Marina Mercantile counts down the days until closing May 9 with Afternoon Tea and Wine Tastings, while also plotting next steps

Sponsored by Marina Mercantile April 22, 2026April 22, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Parkside Garden Club Plant Sale returns to Normandy Park on Saturday, May 9

by EditorApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

REMINDER: 7 Stories returns to Highline Heritage Museum this Friday, April 24 with theme of ‘Foolishness’/’No Foolin’

by EditorApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Things To Do

REMINDER: City of Des Moines shredding event is Wednesday, April 22 at Activity Center

by EditorApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

New Des Moines Crawl Series aims to boost small businesses and local spending starting this Friday, April 24

by EditorApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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Flock cameras, traffic enforcement dominate Des Moines City Council discussion

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

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

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

MIBBB Fest will crash-land at special McMenamins Elks Temple event on Wednesday night, June 3

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Highline Public Schools scraps plans to relocate North Hill leadership to Des Moines

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Crash shuts down 3 lanes of northbound I-5 at SR 509 in Des Moines Friday morning

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026
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