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DAL Law Firm: 5 estate planning conversations millennials need to have with their parents, part 5

‘Sparky’s Revenge’ returns to Des Moines Sunday, June 21 for a close encounter of the canine kind

by EditorJune 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Huntington Park West to host giant community sale June 12-13 benefiting clubhouse improvements

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Mobile devices, Cascade at Salmon Creek and transparency concerns dominate Highline School Board meeting

by Sarah ToceJune 7, 2026June 7, 2026

Des Moines City Council weighs airport expansion, rising domestic violence, downtown transformation & more

by Mellow DeTrayJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

REMINDER: Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball is this Saturday night, June 6

by EditorJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026

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REMINDER: Giant Rummage Sale returning to Normandy Park Cove this Sunday, June 7

Des Moines Crawl Series to celebrate Juneteenth with waterfront dining event on Friday night, June 19

Des Moines News

REMINDER: FREE Kent Nerd Party returns this Saturday with cosplay, games and family fun

by EditorJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Mount Rainier High School hosting free New Orleans-themed Art Fest this Friday, June 5

by EditorJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

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

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

‘Hot Havana Nights’ event will raise funds for DAWN programs Friday night, June 5

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Mount Rainier High Booster Club to host 4th annual ‘Ram Jam’ fundraiser this Friday night, June 5

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

High school drivers invited to race King County Sheriff’s Office at Pacific Raceways this Friday, June 5

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Highline Amateur Radio Club to host ARRL Field Day at Marvista Park in Normandy Park on Saturday, June 27

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 2, 2026

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Highline Heritage Museum to host presentation on Seattle’s first woman mayor on Saturday, June 13

by EditorJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

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Orchestra of Flight invites local musicians to free reading session on Saturday, June 6

by EditorJune 2, 2026June 1, 2026

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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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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

Des 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

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Your neighborhood diner Huckleberry Square offers value and community

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

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

by EditorMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Wesley Des Moines election goes to the dogs, and residents love it

by EditorMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026

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

Demonstration planned in Des Moines Wednesday afternoon after reported ICE detention near Dick’s Drive-In

by EditorMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026

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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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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LETTER: Residents urged to weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal, which would increase flights by 30%

by EditorMay 24, 2026May 24, 2026

Cities of Des Moines, Burien and SeaTac denied more time to review airport SAMP impacts

by EditorMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Appeal hearing set for this Friday, May 22 in fight to save historic Masonic Home in Des Moines

by EditorMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026