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Category: Des Moines News

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Posted inDes Moines

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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Posted inFeatured Post

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
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An unlikely East African food destination, three miles from Sea-Tac Airport

Sponsored by Explore Seattle Southside May 30, 2026May 30, 2026
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Your neighborhood diner Huckleberry Square offers value and community 

Sponsored by Huckleberry Square Restaurant May 30, 2026May 30, 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
Posted inDes Moines

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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Posted inDes Moines

Let’s restore native oysters to Burien and Des Moines waters

by EditorMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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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Posted inDes Moines

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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Posted inDes Moines

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
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
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DAL Law Firm: 5 Estate Planning conversations millennials need to have with their parents, part 4

Sponsored by DAL Law Firm May 19, 2026May 19, 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
Posted inDes Moines

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

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 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

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

REPORT: Gun violence homicides drop to single digits for first time in 9 years

by EditorMay 14, 2026May 14, 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
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Posted inDes Moines

Skunk Works Robotics celebrates 20th season, seeks new students

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

Highline College impacted as ransomware attack disrupts Canvas across U.S.

by EditorMay 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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Watch every game, every day for FREE at City of SeaTac World Cup watch parties and family activities at two sites

City of SeaTac Sponsored by City of SeaTac June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Des Moines Area Food Bank offering free Summer Meals for children starting Thursday, June 18

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Community group to host meeting on Sea-Tac Airport expansion plans at Glacier Middle School TONIGHT

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Only a few tickets left for this Saturday’s Men in Black Birthday Bash, featuring ‘Colleen Rafferty Alien Abduction Lookalike’ contest

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026
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Tukwila is your home for the summer soccer cup

City of Tukwila Sponsored by City of Tukwila June 16, 2026June 16, 2026
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Upcoming Events

Jul 12
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

Jul 16
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Kent Chamber Business Expo returning Thursday, July 16 to ShoWare Center

Jul 18
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Waterland Parade’s first-ever Block Party will be Saturday night, July 18

Aug 29
11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest will return to Des Moines Beach Park on Saturday, Aug. 29

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