• Home
  • Events
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Arts
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Jobs
  • Weather
  • Webcams
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Contact
  • How to submit
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • Des Moines News
  • Business
  • Climate & Environment
    • Weather
  • Crime
    • Arrests
    • Assaults
    • Police
    • Homicides
  • Events
    • Fundraisers
    • Volunteer
  • Health & Wellness
  • Jobs
  • Politics
    • Elections
    • Government
  • Schools & Education
  • Sponsored
  • Sports
Skip to content
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Contact
  • How to submit
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
The Waterland Blog

The Waterland Blog

Local News, Events, Politics, Crime, Arts & more for Des Moines, WA

  • Home
  • Events
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Arts
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Jobs
  • Weather
  • Webcams

Category: Health & Wellness

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

Posted inDes Moines

Join Waterland Walkers for International Sculpture Day walk in Des Moines this Saturday, April 25

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 25, 2026

From our friends at WABI Burien: The Des Moines Waterland Walkers’ April walk will be this Saturday, April 25, which is International Sculpture Day. The Inkfish Foundation and the Des Moines Legacy Foundation are […]

SKM AmericanLegionLogo
Posted inDes Moines

Vet’s Cafe will be this Thursday, April 23 at Auntie Irene’s Coffee in Des Moines

by EditorApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Local diver shares concerns over pollution in Woodmont Wetlands along McSorley Creek

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
SKM AllenMedicalAesthetics26
Sponsored

Step into spring at Allen Medical Aesthetics’ ‘Beauty in Bloom’ event in Des Moines on Saturday, April 25

Sponsored by Allen Medical Aesthetics April 9, 2026April 9, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Have you seen Jesse? Des Moines Police search for missing 24-year-old man with autism last seen Sunday morning, Mar. 29

by EditorMarch 29, 2026March 29, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Voices from ‘No Kings’ III rally held Saturday, Mar. 28 at Big Catch Plaza

by EditorMarch 28, 2026April 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Measles exposure reported at Sea-Tac Airport; health officials urge vaccination check

by EditorMarch 21, 2026March 21, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorFebruary 25, 2026February 25, 2026
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
Sponsored

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
Sponsored

Keeping your Smile Merry and Bright this Holiday Season

Sponsored by Delta Dental December 11, 2025December 11, 2025
Sponsored

Breathing easier: How community health workers help families manage asthma

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County December 9, 2025December 9, 2025
Sponsored

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

Posts pagination

1 2 3 … 27 Older posts

Latest

Six Mount Rainier High seniors awarded Highline Schools Foundation scholarships

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Skunk Works Robotics celebrates 20th season, seeks new students

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

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

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026
Sponsored

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

Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove) Sponsored by Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove) May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

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

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026
Powered by the Tomorrow.io Weather API

Upcoming Events

May 12
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

May 13
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

May 16
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

May 30
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lighthouse Northwest 5K fundraiser returns to Des Moines Creek Park on Saturday, May 30

Jun 6
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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

View Calendar
Home » Health & Wellness

WaterlandBlog is Des Moines’s premier award-winning hyperlocal news/events platform committed to independent journalism.

Story Idea or News Tip?

Email Us Text Us Call Our Office

Subscribe to our FREE Daily Newsletter

Other South King Media Network Websites:

© 2026 South King Media.
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube