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Category: Environment

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Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026

By Greg Rehmke The Olympia Historical Society reports on the “Cultural History of the Olympia Oyster”: “For millennia, the native people of Puget Sound relied on the Olympia Oyster as a […]

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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 inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Things To Do

REMINDER: City of Des Moines shredding event is Wednesday, April 22 at Activity Center

by EditorApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Local diver shares concerns over pollution in Woodmont Wetlands along McSorley Creek

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

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
Posted inDes Moines News

Des Moines to host Spring Recycling Collection Event Saturday, Mar. 28 at marina south lot

by EditorMarch 21, 2026March 21, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

Volunteers sought for June 2-4 StormFest environmental education event at Des Moines Beach Park

by EditorMarch 8, 2026March 7, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines to host community shredding event April 22 at Activity Center

by EditorMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

MASTER GARDENERS: Gardening: A gentle invitation to begin again

by EditorMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

WEATHER: Historic flooding continues across region, more atmospheric rivers on the way, forecaster warns

by EditorDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

PHOTOS: Roads, parks closed due to Green River flooding Tuesday

by EditorDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025
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Water you doing to prepare for a flood?

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County December 8, 2025December 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Transportation, transit and StART noise updates planned for Nov. 19 Highline Forum

by EditorNovember 13, 2025November 13, 2025
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REMINDER: Free Paint Recycling event will be held in Kent this Saturday, Oct. 25

Sponsored by GreenSheen Paint October 23, 2025October 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Volunteers needed for Tree Planting Party on Saturday, Nov. 22

by EditorOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Shredding event set for Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Des Moines Activity Center

by EditorOctober 10, 2025October 11, 2025
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Free paint recycling event set for Saturday, Oct. 25 at Kent’s Hogan Park

Sponsored by GreenSheen Paint October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Volunteers needed for Daisy Sonju Community Garden Work Party on Saturday, Oct. 4

by EditorSeptember 27, 2025September 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Port of Seattle to host community workshops on Sea-Tac Airport noise starting Sept. 30

by EditorSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Supporters appeal City of Des Moines’ upcoming demolition decision of historic Masonic Home

by EditorAugust 5, 2025August 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Explore Puget Sound’s tidepools this summer at Saltwater State Park

by EditorJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Port of Seattle criticizes federal climate rollbacks in new ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

by EditorJuly 5, 2025July 5, 2025
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Recology releases its 2025 Sustainability Update: pushing progress in waste innovation

Sponsored by Recology July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
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Burien Recology Store hosting Reusable Paper Towel Workshop this Saturday, May 10

Sponsored by Recology May 8, 2025May 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Volunteers needed for 2025 StormFest, coming to Des Moines Beach Park June 10-12

by EditorApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Earth Day at Saltwater State Park on Saturday, April 26 will feature hikes, sea life and crafts

by EditorApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Help send baby Coho salmon into Des Moines Creek on Saturday, April 26

by EditorApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

WEATHER ALERT: Potential strong thunderstorms, hail and strong winds may strike region on Wednesday

by EditorMarch 25, 2025March 25, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Local nonprofit Y.E.T.I. will be recognized by Highline School Board for 15 years of connecting youth to outdoors

by EditorMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines to host Spring Recycling Collection Event on Saturday, Mar. 22

by EditorMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines to host free Community Shredding Event on Wednesday, April 23

by EditorMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

King County Soil & Water Stewardship program opens applications for 2025 training

by EditorJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Ribbon-cutting event on Wednesday, Jan. 22 will introduce electric carshare program at Des Moines Marina

by EditorJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Local divers honor ‘Olive’ the Giant Pacific Octopus, proudly nurture her legacy at Des Moines’ Redondo Beach

by EditorJanuary 21, 2025January 20, 2025

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

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

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

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026
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REMINDER: Giant Rummage Sale returning to Normandy Park Cove this Sunday, June 7

Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove) Sponsored by Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove) June 5, 2026June 5, 2026
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Des Moines Crawl Series to celebrate Juneteenth with waterfront dining event on Friday night, June 19

Des Moines Crawl Series Sponsored by Des Moines Crawl Series June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

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

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026
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Jun 5
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Jun 6
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market to open 21st season Saturday, June 6 with new layout

Jun 6
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

‘Spring Into Summer’ Bazaar benefiting Seattle Children’s will be Saturday, June 6

Jun 6
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball fundraiser will feature Neil Diamond tribute, live DJ, champagne &more on Saturday, June 6

Jun 13
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

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