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Category: Featured Post

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

Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Attorney Tim George named Highline College’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus

by EditorJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026

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

Sponsored by DAL Law Firm June 9, 2026June 9, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorJune 8, 2026June 8, 2026
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Huntington Park West to host giant community sale June 12-13 benefiting clubhouse improvements

Sponsored by Huntington Park West June 8, 2026June 8, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

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

by Sarah ToceJune 7, 2026June 7, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

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

by Mellow DeTrayJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026
Posted inArts & 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

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

Sponsored by Des Moines Crawl Series June 4, 2026June 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

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

by EditorJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
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Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

Sponsored by City of Tukwila June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Posted inFeatured Post

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

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Posted inFeatured Post

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

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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
Posted inFeatured Post

South King Media wins SPJ Northwest journalism award for Burien Arts-A-Glow video

by EditorJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

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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Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorJune 2, 2026June 1, 2026
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Posted inFeatured Post

Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House, Membership Drive on Saturday, June 6

by EditorJune 2, 2026June 1, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

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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Posted inFeatured Post

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
Posted inDes 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

Sponsored by Explore Seattle Southside May 30, 2026May 30, 2026
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Your neighborhood diner Huckleberry Square offers value and community 

Sponsored by Huckleberry Square Restaurant May 30, 2026May 30, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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
Posted inDes Moines

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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Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026
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REMINDER: Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden’s annual Plant Sale is this Saturday, May 30

Sponsored by Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden May 28, 2026May 28, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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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Des Moines City Council approves new speed cameras, hears budget update & more

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Walk at Saltwater State Park with the Waterland Walkers this Saturday, June 27

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026
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REMINDER: Neighborhood Vintage Sale will be June 26 & 27 in Normandy Park

Dona Ozier Sponsored by Dona Ozier June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Des Moines Police remind residents that fireworks are prohibited citywide

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

LIUNA Local 242 to host 4th annual Car Show benefiting Des Moines Food Bank on Saturday, Aug. 29

June 25, 2026June 24, 2026
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Jul 18
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Waterland Parade will march through downtown Des Moines on Saturday, July 18

Jul 18
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Waterland Parade’s first-ever Block Party will be Saturday night, July 18

Jul 19
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Waterland Wheels Classic & Vintage Car Show returning to Des Moines Marina Sunday, July 19

Aug 29
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

LIUNA Local 242’s Car Show benefiting Des Moines Food Bank is Saturday, Aug. 29

Aug 29
11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest will return to Des Moines Beach Park on Saturday, Aug. 29

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