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American Legion Post #134 hosting Vets Café to connect veterans and build community

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Veterans across South King County are invited to connect, collaborate and share ideas at a new series of weekly meetups hosted by Burien American Legion Post #134. The “Vets Café” […]

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Posted inDes Moines

Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education and Workforce Summit set for Thursday morning, April 30

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment

Second annual ‘Roper Romp’ set for Saturday, May 9 in downtown Des Moines

by EditorApril 12, 2026April 12, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines featured in Fodor’s Travel as stop on Washington ‘UFO Mysteries Trail’

by EditorApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Rotary Club ‘fun-raiser’ on Sunday, May 3 will support Des Moines Food Bank and student scholarships

by EditorApril 8, 2026April 8, 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

Lighthouse Northwest 5K fundraiser returns to Des Moines Creek Park on Saturday, May 30

by EditorApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

Free International Sculpture Day event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

by EditorMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Free ‘Emery the Emergency Penguin’ birthday event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

by EditorMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Voices from ‘No Kings’ III rally held Saturday, Mar. 28 at Big Catch Plaza

by EditorMarch 28, 2026April 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Historical Society to host rare South Puget Sound cruise on Sunday, July 19

by EditorMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Thunderbirds Thursday: Playoffs are here(!) as Seattle faces off against Penticton; team awards highlight season

by EditorMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui to host community chat on Monday, Mar. 30 at Alina’s Cafe

by EditorMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER: ‘No Kings III’ rally will be this Saturday, Mar. 28 at Big Catch Plaza from Noon–2 p.m.

by EditorMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, theater, arts and more for late March

by EditorMarch 21, 2026March 21, 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

SAVE THE DATES: Six bands set for 2026 Des Moines Summer Concert Series on Wednesday nights from July 15–Aug. 19

by EditorMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Chamber’s Women’s History Month luncheon will be Wednesday, Mar. 18

by EditorMarch 12, 2026March 12, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Seattle Southside Chamber to host Mixer and Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, Mar. 18

by EditorMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026
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Posted inFeatured Post

Free repair event coming to White Center’s Log Cabin on Saturday, Mar. 14

by EditorMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Waterland Parade Committee hosting volunteer information night this Tuesday, Mar. 10 at Harper Studios

by EditorMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026
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Lumberjack-themed pancake breakfast fundraiser set for Saturday, Mar. 14 at Judson Park in Des Moines

Sponsored by Judson Park Senior Living March 9, 2026March 9, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Rotary Club to host Drag Queen Bingo fundraiser March 13 in Normandy Park

by EditorMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

SAVE THE DATE: ‘Men In Black Birthday Bash’ returning to Des Moines Saturday, June 20…with a twist

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

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

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

Family & Friendship Fun Day set for Saturday, Mar. 7 at Des Moines United Methodist Church

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

Join the free Waterland Walkers Des Moines Creek Trail Loop this Saturday morning, Feb. 28

by EditorFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Thunderbirds Thursday: Police vs. Fire Charity Cup set for this Saturday’s doubleheader in Kent

by iLoveKentFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Retired Des Moines couple creates ‘Beans For Sharing’ to support charities

by EditorFebruary 25, 2026February 25, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Ballet, symphony, theatre and art fill late February calendar

by EditorFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

33rd District lawmakers to host Town Hall this Sunday, Feb. 22 at Highline College

by EditorFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

New group to produce 2026 Waterland Festival & Parade in Des Moines

by EditorFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Kent Chamber to host ‘The Era of Her,’ a two-day Women’s Conference on Mar. 5 and 6

by iLoveKentFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026
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Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House and Membership Drive on Saturday, Feb. 21

Sponsored by Burien Elks Lodge #2143 February 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Sports, Sports & Recreation, Things To Do, Tukwila, White Center

Thunderbirds Thursday: ‘Single Mingle’ brings fun, social twist to ShoWare Center this Friday night

by iLoveKentFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026

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Second annual ‘Roper Romp’ set for Saturday, May 9 in downtown Des Moines

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