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Category: Health & Wellness

Des Moines WA health and wellness, health, wellness, science, exercise and more.

Posted inDes Moines

Retired Des Moines couple creates ‘Beans For Sharing’ to support charities

by EditorFebruary 25, 2026February 25, 2026

A retired Des Moines couple has launched an online coffee fundraising business inspired by a sermon at their local church, with the goal of helping charitable organizations generate ongoing revenue. […]

Posted inDes Moines News

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

by EditorFebruary 11, 2026February 10, 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

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

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

by EditorJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Waterland Walkers will walk Green River Trail on Saturday, Jan. 24

by EditorJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

State Senate committee to take up Sea-Tac Airport noise mitigation bill on Wednesday, Jan. 21, and here’s how to comment

by EditorJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why are we out there?’

by EditorJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

South King Fire to offer free child car seat safety checks on Friday, Jan. 23

by EditorJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Local father and son complete 4 Polar Bear Plunges in one day across south King County on New Year’s Day

by EditorJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Blood Drive set for Monday, Jan. 5 at Normandy Park City Hall

by EditorDecember 27, 2025December 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines invites families to join New Year’s Eve Burning Boat Festival as hosted guests

by EditorDecember 27, 2025December 27, 2025
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When helping hurts — and healing saves: The Giovanne Show launches in King County

Sponsored by The Giovanne Show December 23, 2025December 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Port of Seattle Commission condemns Trump travel ban expansion as discriminatory

by EditorDecember 20, 2025December 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

South King Fire cancels final Santa Parade due to high winds; food donations exceed 3,000 pounds

by EditorDecember 16, 2025December 16, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Waterland Walkers’ annual Holiday Walk in Des Moines will be this Saturday, Dec. 13

by EditorDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025
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Keeping your Smile Merry and Bright this Holiday Season

Sponsored by Delta Dental December 11, 2025December 11, 2025
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Breathing easier: How community health workers help families manage asthma

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County December 9, 2025December 9, 2025
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Water you doing to prepare for a flood?

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County December 8, 2025December 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Rotary Club coat drive collects more than 800 coats for Highline students and local organizations

by EditorDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Krull family’s ‘Dinner or Pardon’ turkey drive collects record 8,538 food donations for Transform Burien

by EditorDecember 4, 2025December 3, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Saltwater State Park to host free First Day Hike on New Year’s Day

by EditorDecember 4, 2025December 3, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Public Health reports measles case in traveler with possible exposure at Sea-Tac Airport

by EditorDecember 3, 2025December 3, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines, SeaTac and Burien file petition over FAA decision on Sea-Tac Airport expansion

by EditorNovember 27, 2025November 27, 2025
Posted inBusiness

A note of gratitude on this Thanksgiving

by EditorNovember 27, 2025November 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Normandy Park Turkeys officially pardoned as ‘Dinner or Pardon’ food drive tops 7,800 donations

by EditorNovember 26, 2025November 26, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: South King Fire’s annual Santa Parade returns Dec. 1–16 to spread cheer and collect food donations

by EditorNovember 26, 2025November 26, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘ICE and the Shaming of America’

by EditorNovember 22, 2025November 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines marine rescue team SR3 responds to stranded humpback whale in Oregon

by EditorNovember 20, 2025November 20, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Burning Boat Festival to light up Des Moines Marina on New Year’s Eve

by EditorNovember 19, 2025November 19, 2025
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DAL Law Firm: Understanding Probate in Washington State

Sponsored by DAL Law Firm November 18, 2025November 18, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Krull family’s annual ‘Dinner or Pardon’ Food Drive returns to Normandy Park to support Transform Burien

by EditorNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Annual Des Moines Food Drive returns this Saturday, Nov. 8 to Auntie Irene’s

by EditorNovember 6, 2025November 6, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

‘Girls on the Run’ welcomes local leaders to Des Moines Elementary practice

by EditorOctober 24, 2025October 23, 2025

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Family & Friendship Fun Day set for Saturday, Mar. 7 at Des Moines United Methodist Church

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Highline Public Schools to cut $8 million from budget, eliminate over 31 central office positions

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Driver arrested after fleeing Troopers on Pacific Highway in Des Moines

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Join the free Waterland Walkers Des Moines Creek Trail Loop this Saturday morning, Feb. 28

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