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Des Moines WA featured stories, features, breaking news, crime, politics, government, City of Des Moines WA news and more.

Posted inDes Moines

Highline Public Schools earns clean state audit for 2023–24 fiscal year

by EditorMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025

The Washington State Auditor’s Office has given Highline Public Schools a clean bill of financial health following its latest independent review of the district’s finances and federal grant management, the district announced on Friday, […]

Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council reviews $10M Marina Steps project, passes utility tax & more

by Mellow DeTrayMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Fatal motorcycle crash closes Des Moines Memorial Drive Friday

by EditorMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: A mad scientist.

by iLoveKentMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Kent man identified as victim in Thursday’s fatal pedestrian hit-and-run on Pacific Highway South

by EditorMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Posted inBusiness

Burien Pride 2025 to feature Street Dance, Festival, and Drag Queen Bingo with Pancakes May 30–June 1

by EditorMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Overnight closures on southbound SR 99, local streets planned May 27-30 in Des Moines and SeaTac

by EditorMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Posted inDes Moines News

Sadly, local racing legend Steve Huff has passed away at age 58

by EditorMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Sneaker Ball on Saturday, June 14 will be a night of style, sneakers, community & celebration!

by EditorMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market will open 2025 season on Saturday, June 7

by EditorMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025
Posted inArrests, Car Accidents, Crime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Police, Public Safety, Transportation

Kent Police investigating fatal pedestrian hit-and-run on Pacific Highway South

by iLoveKentMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Fourteen local students honored with scholarships at Des Moines Yacht Club celebration

by EditorMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

‘Sparky’s Revenge’ Dog Disc Tournament on Sunday, June 22 will pay tribute to 1947 Maury Island Incident victim

by EditorMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

REMINDER: Regional Business Expo is this Tuesday, May 20 at ShoWare Center

by EditorMay 18, 2025May 18, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Bistro Baffi closes in Normandy Park after owner cites crime, lack of support

by EditorMay 17, 2025May 17, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Music, Storytelling & Visual Arts highlight mid-May

by EditorMay 16, 2025May 16, 2025
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Discover Neighborhood Cafe: from Brunch Bites to Matcha Flights

Sponsored by Experience Tukwila May 16, 2025May 16, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Rough draft.

by EditorMay 16, 2025May 16, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

‘Boardwalk Beats’ brings live music to Redondo Boardwalk on first Fridays; next one set for Friday, June 6

by EditorMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

City of SeaTac offers to buy North SeaTac Park from Port of Seattle, pledging $20 million

by EditorMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025
Sponsored

DAL Law Firm: 5 Key Reasons You Need a Financial Power of Attorney in Your Estate Plan

Sponsored by DAL Law Firm May 14, 2025May 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

‘Health Before Wealth’ rally planned for this Saturday, May 17 in Des Moines to support constitution and rule of law

by EditorMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

BAT Theatre hosting family-friendly Bunko Party fundraiser at North Hill Community Club this Saturday, May 17

by EditorMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Highline Schools Foundation awards $349,750 in scholarships to 42 seniors, including first-ever Jack Mayne Journalism Scholarship

by EditorMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Got tix yet? Fourth Annual Men in Black Birthday Bash is Saturday, June 21

by EditorMay 13, 2025May 12, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Mount Rainier High School hosting annual Art Fest fundraiser this Friday, May 16

by EditorMay 12, 2025May 12, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines man arrested after ramming 7 vehicles near Marina Condos

by EditorMay 12, 2025May 12, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Election season opens up as 6 candidates file to run for 4 Des Moines City Council positions in 2025

by EditorMay 10, 2025May 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council honors police, debates parking, expands citizen advisory roles & more at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Small delights.

by EditorMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Sponsored

Burien Recology Store hosting Reusable Paper Towel Workshop this Saturday, May 10

Sponsored by Recology May 8, 2025May 8, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

REMINDER: This is the finalé weekend for BAT Theatre’s ‘The Sandwich Ministry’

by EditorMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025
Posted inBusiness

Shots fired outside Southcenter restaurant Wednesday; suspects flee scene, police seek witnesses

by EditorMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Five Highline Public Schools honored by state for growth and achievement

by EditorMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Orchestra of Flight and Boeing Band to perform free spring concert this Saturday

by EditorMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

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Highline Public Schools earns clean state audit for 2023–24 fiscal year

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Des Moines City Council reviews $10M Marina Steps project, passes utility tax & more

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Fatal motorcycle crash closes Des Moines Memorial Drive Friday

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: A mad scientist.

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Kent man identified as victim in Thursday’s fatal pedestrian hit-and-run on Pacific Highway South

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025
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