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Photos & voices from Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ rally held in downtown Des Moines

by EditorOctober 19, 2025October 19, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: Saturday’s “No Kings” rally marked one of the largest protest days in U.S. history and likely the largest ever in Des Moines, WA. Organizers say over 7 million people attended […]

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Renton Civic Theatre presenting chilling production of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ Oct. 17–Nov. 2

Sponsored by Renton Civic Theatre October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Community diversity celebrated in October concerts at SeaTac’s Roadhouse

by EditorOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025
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Kevin Schilling highlights local roots and results in campaign for 33rd District

Sponsored by Elect Kevin Schilling (D) October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Winter Warm Up Dinner & Auction to benefit Highline Schools Foundation will be Friday night, Nov. 14

by EditorOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Another No Kings Demonstration? You Bet!’

by EditorOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025
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Port of Seattle Commission & 33rd District Candidate Forum will be Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Burien/Online

Sponsored by Sea-Tac Airport Community Coalition for Justice October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Harry Steinmetz is running for reelection to the Des Moines City Council

by EditorOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former Highline School Board director backs incumbents

by EditorOctober 14, 2025October 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Highline Heritage Museum to host Sloth Day Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18

by EditorOctober 14, 2025October 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Tim Berge announces candidacy for Highline Water District Commissioner, Position #4

by EditorOctober 13, 2025October 15, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Washington vs. Roswell debate in New Mexico puts Northwest UFO history in the spotlight

by EditorOctober 13, 2025October 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council celebrates sharks, advances park improvements, approves public safety tax and more

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘How you doin?’

by EditorOctober 10, 2025October 10, 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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DAL Law Firm: What is the difference between a Will and a Trust?

Sponsored by DAL Law Firm October 9, 2025October 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Here’s how to live-stream Friday night’s Washington vs Roswell UFO Debate

by EditorOctober 8, 2025October 8, 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

Sound Transit to host Info Fair at Highline College this Thursday, Oct. 9 ahead of Federal Way Link opening

by EditorOctober 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Highline School Board candidates discuss academics, safety, transparency & more at Sept. 30 forum

by EditorOctober 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Seattle Southside Chamber to host Mixer at Second Love Coffee in Des Moines on Wednesday, Oct. 15

by EditorOctober 6, 2025October 6, 2025
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SAVE THE DATE: Santa to visit Kent Eagles Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 22

Sponsored by Kent Eagles Auxiliary #362 October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Demolition hearings set for Oct. 21 & 22 for former Masonic Home in Des Moines

by EditorOctober 4, 2025October 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

UPDATE: Des Moines City Council discusses public safety sales tax increase, debates Planning Commission rules & more at Thursday’s Study Session

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 3, 2025October 6, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

League of Women Voters to host Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum at Wesley Gardens on Tuesday, Oct. 14

by EditorOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Fire, Jobs, News, Non-profit, Public Safety

South King Fire seeking new Fire Chief to lead district serving 160,000 residents

by EditorOctober 3, 2025October 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

REVIEW: Chemistry of the cast is greatest strength of BAT Theatre’s ‘The Coast Starlight’

by Alia SinclairOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FAA approves SEA Airport SAMP with ‘no significant impact’; local activist responds

by EditorOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Brat Trot and Oktoberfest returns this Saturday, Oct. 4 with runs, brats, brews & fun

by EditorOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Spaceport America will be official Interplanetary Parking Provider for Oct. 10 Roswell vs WA UFO Debate, and here’s how to live-stream it

by EditorOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Seattle Southside Chamber seeking donations for its 2025 Grand Garden Gala auctions; items due Oct. 20

by EditorOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

SeaTac BMX track shines on national stage with recent Gold Cup Championship

by EditorSeptember 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Shoplifting suspect arrested after ‘secreting expensive packs of meat in his pants,’ police say

by EditorSeptember 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Lane and ramp closures in south King County continue through Monday, Oct. 6

by The B-Town (Burien) BlogSeptember 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Mount Rainier Rams ground Auburn Riverside Ravens 25-7 in road win

by EditorSeptember 28, 2025September 28, 2025

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Photos & voices from Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ rally held in downtown Des Moines

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025
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Renton Civic Theatre presenting chilling production of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ Oct. 17–Nov. 2

Renton Civic Theatre Sponsored by Renton Civic Theatre October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Community diversity celebrated in October concerts at SeaTac’s Roadhouse

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
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Kevin Schilling highlights local roots and results in campaign for 33rd District

Elect Kevin Schilling (D) Sponsored by Elect Kevin Schilling (D) October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Winter Warm Up Dinner & Auction to benefit Highline Schools Foundation will be Friday night, Nov. 14

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
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Free paint recycling event set for Saturday, Oct. 25 at Kent’s Hogan Park

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