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Category: Health & Wellness

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

Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Things To Do

Des Moines Area Food Bank founder to speak at North Hill meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10

by EditorNovember 8, 2026November 8, 2026

Des Moines Area Food Bank founder Kris Van Gasken will speak at the North Hill Community Club’s monthly meeting this coming Tuesday, Nov. 10, where attendees can bring food donations […]

Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, Youth

Rotary Club’s ‘Coats for Kids’ drive starts Monday, Oct. 26

by EditorOctober 24, 2026October 24, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Things To Do

Walk with the Waterland Walkers and see the Redondo Boardwalk, Bubblelator, Wooten Park and MaST Center this Saturday, Oct. 24

by EditorOctober 22, 2026October 22, 2026
Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Commentary, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, People, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: An ordinary Tuesday.

by Dave MarkwellOctober 16, 2026October 16, 2026
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Allen Medical Aesthetics will host ‘Allen, After Dark’ Thursday night, Oct. 29 in Des Moines

Sponsored by Allen Medical Aesthetics October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Fundraisers, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center, Youth

17th annual Burien Brat Trot draws 1,130 runners, raises close to $40,000 for Highline Schools Foundation

by EditorOctober 7, 2026October 7, 2026
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

VIDEO: New Air Quality Monitor begins tracking Sea-Tac Airport pollution in Des Moines

by Scott SchaeferSeptember 26, 2026October 23, 2026

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Allen Medical Aesthetics hosting free wellness Open House on Saturday, Sept. 26 in Des Moines

Sponsored by Allen Medical Aesthetics September 17, 2026September 17, 2026
Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Commentary, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, People, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Six questions

by Dave MarkwellSeptember 11, 2026September 11, 2026
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, Schools & Education, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

Highline School Board to Port: Sea-Tac Airport expansion must include protections for students

by EditorAugust 20, 2026August 20, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Non-profit, Sports, Sports & Recreation, Things To Do

Walk with the Waterland Walkers along the Green River Trail this Saturday, Aug. 22

by EditorAugust 20, 2026August 20, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Youth

Frank S. Land No. 313, Des Moines Lodge No. 245 collect more than 500 stuffed animals for first responders 

by EditorAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026
Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Climate & Environment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Public Safety, Wildfires

SOS: ABBAgraph’s Wednesday night concert called off over air quality

by EditorAugust 5, 2026August 5, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, History, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Obituaries, Obituary, People

In memory of longtime Des Moines/Normandy Park Rotarian Steve Swank

by EditorAugust 4, 2026August 4, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Public Safety

Bloodworks Northwest holding Blood Drive at Normandy Park City Hall on Monday, July 27

by EditorJuly 23, 2026July 23, 2026
Posted inAuburn, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Environment, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Normandy Park, Public Safety, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, Weather, White Center

WEATHER: Heat advisory to bring 88 to 95 degree high temps to South King County starting Tuesday

by EditorJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Normandy Park, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

VIDEO: Cities of Burien, SeaTac and Des Moines challenge Port’s airport expansion impacts at July 14 open house

by EditorJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Sports, Things To Do

All are invited to walk Des Moines Creek this Saturday, July 18 with Waterland Walkers

by EditorJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Normandy Park, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Transportation

Airport master plan Open House set for Tuesday, July 14 at Burien City Hall

by EditorJuly 12, 2026July 12, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

VIDEO: Local leaders, residents urge stronger mitigation at July 9 Port public hearing on Sea-Tac Airport expansion

by EditorJuly 12, 2026July 12, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Family, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Sports, Youth

New technology helps more kids access swim lesson scholarships at Mount Rainier Pool

by EditorJuly 11, 2026July 11, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Transportation, White Center

REMINDER: Public hearing for Sea-Tac Airport expansion plan is this Thursday, July 9

by EditorJuly 7, 2026July 7, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Tukwila, White Center

Public hearing set for Sea-Tac Airport expansion plan on Thursday, July 9 after community petition

by EditorJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Sports, Sports & Recreation, Things To Do

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

by EditorJune 25, 2026June 25, 2026
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How my life was changed by Long COVID: experiences of people in King County

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County June 24, 2026June 24, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Letter to the Editor, Letters to the Editor, News, Normandy Park, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Airport advisory leaders urge residents to speak out about Sea-Tac expansion

by EditorJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Dining, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Youth

Des Moines Area Food Bank offering free Summer Meals for children starting Thursday, June 18

by EditorJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Normandy Park, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Transportation

Community group to host meeting on Sea-Tac Airport expansion plans at Glacier Middle School TONIGHT

by EditorJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News

Des Moines, Burien Airport Committees unite to challenge Sea-Tac expansion impacts

by Sarah ToceJune 14, 2026June 14, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Fundraisers, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Things To Do

REMINDER: Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball is this Saturday night, June 6

by EditorJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Fundraisers, Health & Wellness, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Non-profit

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

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Police, Youth

Des Moines Police join regional Torch Run to support Special Olympics Washington

by EditorMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

Public comment period begins for Port of Seattle’s Draft EIS for SAMP near-term projects

by EditorMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Letter to the Editor, Letters to the Editor, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

LETTER: Residents urged to weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal, which would increase flights by 30%

by EditorMay 24, 2026May 24, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Fundraisers, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Things To Do

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

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

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