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In memory of longtime Des Moines/Normandy Park Rotarian Steve Swank

by EditorAugust 4, 2026August 4, 2026

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Wildfire smoke alert issued for region

by EditorAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026

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Metro to expand South King County bus service starting Aug. 29

by EditorAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026

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REMINDER: ‘Mamma Mia!’ See the ABBAgraphs this Wednesday night at Des Moines Beach Park

by EditorAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026

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City of Des Moines Budget Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 18 will seek public input on city spending

by EditorJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026

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Grocery Outlet grand reopening celebration set for Aug. 14-16 in Normandy Park

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REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs’ brings wit, revenge and swordplay to South King County parks

by EditorJuly 26, 2026July 26, 2026

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‘I spent all my savings and my IRA,’ organizer says after fight to save historic Des Moines Masonic Home ends

by EditorJuly 23, 2026July 23, 2026

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Here’s the ragin’ lineup for Kent’s Cajun & Creole Fest, coming Saturday, Aug. 15 – get your FREE tickets now

by EditorJuly 23, 2026July 23, 2026

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Bloodworks Northwest holding Blood Drive at Normandy Park City Hall on Monday, July 27

by EditorJuly 23, 2026July 23, 2026

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‘Animal Tales’ will be theme for next 7 Stories event at Highline Heritage Museum this Friday night, July 24

by EditorJuly 23, 2026July 23, 2026

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VIDEO: Des Moines’ Waterland Festival & Parade packs streets and sidewalks on new 2026 route

by EditorJuly 22, 2026July 22, 2026

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Port of Seattle extends airport expansion SAMP public comment deadline to Aug. 20

by EditorJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

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VIDEO: Cities of Burien, SeaTac and Des Moines challenge Port’s airport expansion impacts at July 14 open house

by EditorJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

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All are invited to walk Des Moines Creek this Saturday, July 18 with Waterland Walkers

by EditorJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

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Rep. Adam Smith to host aviation forum with Sen. Tina Orwall and Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins at Highline College this Saturday, July 18

by EditorJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

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REMINDER: South King County Business Expo is FREE this Thursday, July 16 at ShoWare Center

by EditorJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

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REMINDER: Free lunch, snacks and kids activities planned at Waterland Children’s Festival for this Friday, July 17

by EditorJuly 14, 2026July 13, 2026

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REMINDER: Des Moines’ FREE 2026 Summer Concert Series kicks off this Wednesday night, July 15 with Spike and the Impalers

by EditorJuly 13, 2026July 13, 2026

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

by EditorJuly 12, 2026July 12, 2026

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VIDEO: Local leaders, residents urge stronger mitigation at July 9 Port public hearing on Sea-Tac Airport expansion

by EditorJuly 12, 2026July 12, 2026

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

by EditorJuly 11, 2026July 11, 2026

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

by EditorJuly 11, 2026July 11, 2026

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

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026

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

by EditorJuly 7, 2026July 7, 2026

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South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Here’s what’s happening across the region this July

by EditorJuly 7, 2026July 7, 2026

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REMINDER: ‘Shark in the Park’ this Sunday, July 12 is a celebration 300 million years in the making

by EditorJuly 7, 2026July 7, 2026

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

by EditorJuly 6, 2026July 6, 2026

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

by EditorJuly 4, 2026July 4, 2026

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

by EditorJuly 2, 2026July 2, 2026

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

by EditorJuly 2, 2026July 2, 2026

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

by EditorJuly 2, 2026July 2, 2026

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

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

by EditorJuly 1, 2026July 1, 2026

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