Featured News in Des Moines

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DAL Law Firm: 5 Estate Planning conversations millennials need to have with their parents, part 4

Mount Rainier Pool closed through Memorial Day after critical pump failure

by EditorMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Flock cameras, traffic enforcement dominate Des Moines City Council discussion

by Mellow DeTrayMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Des Moines Guild to host ‘Spring Into Summer’ Bazaar benefiting Seattle Children’s on Saturday, June 6

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

MIBBB Fest will crash-land at special McMenamins Elks Temple event on Wednesday night, June 3

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

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Highline Public Schools scraps plans to relocate North Hill leadership to Des Moines

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 24, 2026

Crash shuts down 3 lanes of northbound I-5 at SR 509 in Des Moines Friday morning

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

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REPORT: Gun violence homicides drop to single digits for first time in 9 years

by EditorMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026

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VIDEO: BAT Theatre has a gift for you – watch a free online video of AI-themed play ‘R.U.R.’ (‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’)

by EditorMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026

REMINDER: Public invited to Sound Transit funding, expansion Town Hall at Highline College tonight

by EditorMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Six Mount Rainier High seniors awarded Highline Schools Foundation scholarships

by EditorMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

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Skunk Works Robotics celebrates 20th season, seeks new students

by EditorMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Des Moines to celebrate Grand Opening of new Redondo Pier on Saturday, June 13

by EditorMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

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Giant Rummage Sale coming to Normandy Park Cove on Sunday, June 7

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South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, dance and theatre fill early May calendar

by EditorMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026

Des Moines City Council focuses on transit, trees and city vision for future

by Mellow DeTrayMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Highline College impacted as ransomware attack disrupts Canvas across U.S.

by EditorMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026

South King County leaders to speak at Transit Town Hall at Highline College on Wednesday, May 13

by EditorMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

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VIDEO: Local leaders focus on AI, apprenticeships and workforce gaps at Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education & Workforce Summit

by EditorMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Highline College mourns death of former President Dr. John Mosby

by EditorMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

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Men in Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB Fest) to feature return of fan-fave ‘Colleen Rafferty Alien Abductee Lookalike Contest’

by EditorMay 6, 2026May 8, 2026

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REMINDER: Parkside Garden Club Plant Sale returns to Normandy Park Cove this Saturday, May 9

by EditorMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

FOLLOWUP: North Hill Elementary leaders say move to Des Moines Elementary was voluntary

by EditorMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concerns raised over leadership changes at North Hill Elementary

by EditorMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Out with the old, in with the goal – SeaTac’s historic Bull Pen Pub site is being reimagined

by David RosenMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

City of Des Moines to host Open House on pedestrian safety near North Hill Elementary on Tuesday, May 12

by EditorMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market to open 21st season Saturday, June 6 with new layout

by EditorMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

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DAL Law Firm: 5 Estate Planning conversations millennials need to have with their parents, part 3

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Vandals damage Marine View Park signs in Normandy Park

by EditorApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

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REMINDER: BAT Theatre’s ‘Rebellious Women’ heads into its finalé weekend

by EditorApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

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Free Boeing Employees Choir concert celebrating Artemis II mission set for Saturday, May 16

by EditorApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

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’World Table District’ puts SeaTac on the map for global cuisine

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Highline Big Picture to hold Prom Car Wash fundraiser in Des Moines this Saturday, May 2

by EditorApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

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Normandy Park to host free Whirling Winds concert this Friday night, May 1

by EditorApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Hi-Liners folk-art inspired ‘Wizard of Oz,’ opening this Friday, May 1

by EditorApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026