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Des Moines Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui to hold ‘Chat with the Mayor’ this Saturday, April 25

by EditorApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

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Vet’s Cafe will be this Thursday, April 23 at Auntie Irene’s Coffee in Des Moines

by EditorApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026
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REMINDER: International Sculpture Day returns to Des Moines Saturday, April 25 with art, music and hands-on projects

by EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
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ChoralSounds and TeenSounds to perform Americana-themed concert at Highline PAC on Saturday, May 16

by EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
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REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘Rebellious Women’ ‘commendable,’ especially considering topic of women’s rights is as salient now as it was in 1909

by Alia SinclairApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026

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REVIEW: Renton Civic Theatre’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ will transport you through the human heart, with tears, laughter, & a fresh new hairdo

by EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
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Local diver shares concerns over pollution in Woodmont Wetlands along McSorley Creek

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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Public invited to April 23 retirement event for Des Moines Police Department CSO Tonya Seaberry

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
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Des Moines Legacy Foundation invites all to annual Diamond Ball fundraiser on Saturday night, June 6

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
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REMINDER: Rat City Art Walk returns to White Center this Thursday night

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
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Level up your game at Kennedy Catholic’s Lancer Athletic Sports Camps this summer

Sponsored by Kennedy Catholic High School April 14, 2026April 14, 2026
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American Legion Post #134 hosting Vets Café to connect veterans and build community

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
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Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education and Workforce Summit set for Thursday morning, April 30

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
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Second annual ‘Roper Romp’ set for Saturday, May 9 in downtown Des Moines

by EditorApril 12, 2026April 12, 2026
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Des Moines City Council weighs equity, budget cuts, surveillance concerns & more at April 9 meeting

by Mellow DeTrayApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026
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Des Moines featured in Fodor’s Travel as stop on Washington ‘UFO Mysteries Trail’

by EditorApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026
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Thunderbirds Thursday: A playoff push, a fight to the finish, and a season that showed Seattle’s grit

by EditorApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026
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Des Moines Means Business: Turning Generosity Into Community Movements

by EditorApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026
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Today is Local News Day – please support the local news that supports you

by EditorApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026
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REMINDER: Downtown Kent Wine Walk is this Saturday night, April 11

by EditorApril 8, 2026April 8, 2026
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Rotary Club ‘fun-raiser’ on Sunday, May 3 will support Des Moines Food Bank and student scholarships

by EditorApril 8, 2026April 8, 2026
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Local Skunk Works Robotics 1983 team to compete at regional championship in Cheney this week

by EditorApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026
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Friends of Saltwater State Park to host Earth Day event with beach and forest walks on Saturday, April 18

by EditorApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026
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Des Moines City Council eyes $166K permitting overhaul, debates backyard rental regulations & more

by Mellow DeTrayApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026
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Lighthouse Northwest 5K fundraiser returns to Des Moines Creek Park on Saturday, May 30

by EditorApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026
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New program combines arts training with paid work experience at SeaTac’s The Roadhouse

by EditorApril 2, 2026April 2, 2026
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Free International Sculpture Day event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

by EditorMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026
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SCAM ALERT: Police warn of DMV text scam circulating in South King County

by EditorMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026
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Free ‘Emery the Emergency Penguin’ birthday event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

by EditorMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: Voices from ‘No Kings’ III rally held Saturday, Mar. 28 at Big Catch Plaza

by EditorMarch 28, 2026April 6, 2026
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Des Moines Historical Society to host rare South Puget Sound cruise on Sunday, July 19

by EditorMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026
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Des Moines City Council eyes affordability edge as council shifts 4th of July plans & more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Thunderbirds Thursday: Playoffs are here(!) as Seattle faces off against Penticton; team awards highlight season

by EditorMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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Des Moines Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui to host community chat on Monday, Mar. 30 at Alina’s Cafe

by EditorMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026
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LETTER: ‘No Kings III’ rally will be this Saturday, Mar. 28 at Big Catch Plaza from Noon–2 p.m.

by EditorMarch 24, 2026March 24, 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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