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Ribbon cutting set for Friday, Feb. 20 as Burien License Agency reopens Monday, Feb. 23

Sponsored by Burien License Agency February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

The Burien License Agency will hold a soft opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 20, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., with Mayor Sarah Moore set to handle the […]

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
Posted inDes Moines News

Highline Heritage Museum to host Valentine’s Day event in Burien this Saturday

by EditorFebruary 11, 2026February 10, 2026
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Renton Civic Theatre brings Valentine’s romance with ‘She Loves Me,’ opening this Friday, Feb. 13

Sponsored by Renton Civic Theatre February 10, 2026February 10, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Fans urged to travel early for Wednesday’s Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl celebration

by EditorFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026

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DAL Law Firm: How to sell a home that’s in probate in Washington State

Sponsored by DAL Law Firm February 10, 2026February 10, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Citizens group pursues King County appeal to save Des Moines Masonic Home

by EditorFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows

by The B-Town (Burien) BlogFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

$61 per person: Des Moines City Council scraps 4th of July drone show over rising costs

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026
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Celebrate Valentine’s at Marina Mercantile with Themed Tea, Paint and Sip Night

Sponsored by Marina Mercantile February 6, 2026February 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Thunderbirds Thursday: Girls Night Out on Friday, Feb. 20 includes $45 ticket, wine and tumbler

by iLoveKentFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

South King Fire will host meet and greet for new Fire Chief Ryan Woodey on Tuesday, Feb. 10

by EditorFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

MASTER GARDENERS: The power of blueberries for Washington and you

by EditorFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Northwest Symphony Orchestra’s Valentines Concert is this Saturday night, Feb. 7

by EditorFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Former South King Media intern Bryan Shickley animates lost Phil Hartman recordings into new short film

by EditorFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Circo Circo Mexican Restaurant to close after more than 25 years serving region

by EditorFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

‘Love Like Bob’ 5K returns to Marvista Park in Normandy Park on Saturday, Feb. 14

by EditorFebruary 3, 2026February 2, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Person found dead after house fire in Des Moines Sunday, investigation underway

by EditorFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Date night or family night, here’s your guide to music, theater, and art for February

by Amy RobinsonFebruary 1, 2026January 31, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines to hold 12th Man Flag Raising ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6 at City Hall

by EditorJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

DubSea Fish Sticks announce 2026 schedule with 27 home baseball games in White Center

by The B-Town (Burien) BlogJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Port of Seattle cancels StART lobbying day in Olympia after cities of Burien, Des Moines bow out

by EditorJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Thunderbirds Thursday: 19-year-old Sawyer Mayes is the ‘Player to Watch’ after two-goal night

by iLoveKentJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026
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DAL Law Firm: How long does Probate take in Washington state?

Sponsored by DAL Law Firm January 29, 2026January 29, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

SAVE THE DATE: SR3 to host first ‘Big Blue Bash’ fundraiser on April 10, marking SeaLife Rescue Center anniversary

by EditorJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026
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Executive turns entrepreneur: How Dametra Johnson-Marletti is bringing a better laundry experience to Kent

Sponsored by WaveMAX Laundry January 27, 2026January 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

King County joins lawsuit challenging federal immigration operation in Minnesota

by EditorJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Police Department clarifies officers do not assist ICE in civil cases

by EditorJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council weighs six gill shark street name, Flock cameras, rising legal costs, new chamber & more

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 23, 2026January 26, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Highline School Board Director says fear tied to immigration enforcement is reaching classrooms

by EditorJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Business, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Seattle, Sports, Tukwila, White Center

Thunderbirds Thursday: A new weekly column on the Seattle Thunderbirds

by iLoveKentJanuary 22, 2026January 26, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Overnight SR 99 lane closures planned Jan. 21-23 in Des Moines for temporary signal removal

by EditorJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Dance, jazz, symphony and mariachi light up late January

by EditorJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering his I Have a Dream Speech at the Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. 08/28/1963 ARC Identifier 542069 / Local Identifier 306-SSM-4D(107)16
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A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by EditorJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Friends of Saltwater State Park call for community help after winter storm damage

by EditorJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

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Ribbon cutting set for Friday, Feb. 20 as Burien License Agency reopens Monday, Feb. 23

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February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Highline Heritage Museum to host Valentine’s Day event in Burien this Saturday

February 11, 2026February 10, 2026
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Renton Civic Theatre brings Valentine’s romance with ‘She Loves Me,’ opening this Friday, Feb. 13

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Fans urged to travel early for Wednesday’s Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl celebration

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