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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Things To Do

REMINDER: Des Moines to honor Veterans with ceremony at Underwood Memorial Park this Wednesday, Nov. 11

by EditorNovember 10, 2026November 10, 2026
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Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Dining, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Fundraisers, History, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News

‘Bit of Norway’ fundraiser brings waffles, baked goods and crafts to SeaTac on Saturday, Nov. 14

by EditorNovember 10, 2026November 10, 2026
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The Hidden Magic Show will bring mind reading and illusion to Burien’s Tin Theater Dec. 5, Jan. 9 & Feb. 6

Sponsored by Seattle Magic Show November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center, Youth

Fred Swanson to step down as Highline Schools Foundation Executive Director

by EditorNovember 9, 2026November 9, 2026

Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Things To Do

Des Moines Area Food Bank founder to speak at North Hill meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10

by EditorNovember 8, 2026November 8, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

Highline school bond reaches 63.62% support, technology levy also leads in Friday election returns

by EditorNovember 7, 2026November 7, 2026

Posted inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Des Moines City Council weighs downtown zoning changes as red light camera revenue declines

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 7, 2026November 7, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Fundraisers, News, Non-profit, Youth

Grace Lutheran Church to host 30th annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 21 in Des Moines

by EditorNovember 7, 2026November 8, 2026
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Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Commentary, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, People, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: No rocks.

by Dave MarkwellNovember 6, 2026November 6, 2026
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Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Fundraisers, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Schools & Education

REMINDER: Help Highline Schools Foundation by rockin’ out with the Positrons this Saturday night, Nov. 7 at Des Moines Theater

by EditorNovember 5, 2026November 5, 2026
Posted inBurien News, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Events, Featured, Featured Post, News, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Sponsored, Things To Do

Discover Seattle Christian School at its K-12 Open House for prospective families on Nov. 12 & Feb. 4

by EditorNovember 5, 2026November 5, 2026
Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Things To Do

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Burien Community Center this Friday night, Nov. 6

by EditorNovember 5, 2026November 5, 2026
Posted inAuburn, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Featured, Featured Post, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

ELECTION RESULTS 2: Second round of returns for South King County schools, legislative races and local measures

by EditorNovember 4, 2026November 4, 2026
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Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Fundraiser, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, White Center

Normandy Park Winterfest seeking community support, sponsors ahead of Dec. 5 celebration

by EditorNovember 4, 2026November 4, 2026
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Posted inAuburn, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

ELECTION RESULTS 1:  Highline Schools bond, technology levy lead in first returns

by EditorNovember 3, 2026November 3, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Things To Do

Des Moines to honor veterans with Nov. 11 ceremony at Underwood Memorial Park

by EditorNovember 3, 2026November 3, 2026
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Posted inAuburn, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

Election Day brings focus to King County’s legal defense of local voting

by EditorNovember 3, 2026November 3, 2026
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Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Tukwila, White Center

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: November brings concerts, theater and art shows

by EditorNovember 3, 2026November 3, 2026
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Kraken’s November home schedule features $3 happy hour beers & hot dogs and theme nights

Sponsored by Seattle Kraken November 2, 2026November 2, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council approves $126,500 holiday tree in split vote, raises property tax levy

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 30, 2026October 30, 2026
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Commentary, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, People, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Well-lived grief.

by Dave MarkwellOctober 30, 2026October 30, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Law, News, Police, Public Safety, Things To Do

Des Moines Police invite residents to have ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this Thursday, Oct. 29

by EditorOctober 28, 2026October 28, 2026
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center, Youth

Highline Public Schools superintendent recommends closing Maritime High School in June 2027

by EditorOctober 28, 2026October 28, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News

Cities of Des Moines, Burien and SeaTac urge Port of Seattle to delay final airport environmental review

by EditorOctober 28, 2026October 28, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, History, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

Maury Island UFO mystery cruise will be up for auction at this Sunday’s ‘Back to the Brunch’ auction for Des Moines Legacy Foundation

by EditorOctober 27, 2026October 27, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, News

REMINDER: Highline College Foundation bringing true crime panel/podcast to Des Moines Theater this Tuesday night, Oct. 27

by EditorOctober 26, 2026October 26, 2026
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Schools & Education, Sports, Youth

Mount Rainier’s football Rams falls to Stadium, 17–14, despite early lead

by EditorOctober 25, 2026October 25, 2026
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Public Safety, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

Some Highline Public Schools student and employee information exposed in cybersecurity incident

by EditorOctober 24, 2026October 24, 2026
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, Youth

Rotary Club’s ‘Coats for Kids’ drive starts Monday, Oct. 26

by EditorOctober 24, 2026October 24, 2026
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Commentary, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, People, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Burning boats.

by Dave MarkwellOctober 23, 2026October 23, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Things To Do

Walk with the Waterland Walkers and see the Redondo Boardwalk, Bubblelator, Wooten Park and MaST Center this Saturday, Oct. 24

by EditorOctober 22, 2026October 22, 2026
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Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Business, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Family, Featured, Featured Post, News, Non-profit, Things To Do, Youth

Waterland Trick or Treat Path will bring Halloween fun to downtown Des Moines on Friday, Oct. 30

by EditorOctober 21, 2026October 21, 2026

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Water you doing to prepare for a flood?

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REMINDER: Des Moines to honor Veterans with ceremony at Underwood Memorial Park this Wednesday, Nov. 11

November 10, 2026November 10, 2026

‘Bit of Norway’ fundraiser brings waffles, baked goods and crafts to SeaTac on Saturday, Nov. 14

November 10, 2026November 10, 2026
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The Hidden Magic Show will bring mind reading and illusion to Burien’s Tin Theater Dec. 5, Jan. 9 & Feb. 6

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Fred Swanson to step down as Highline Schools Foundation Executive Director

November 9, 2026November 9, 2026
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