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Category: Kent

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Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

Sponsored by City of Tukwila June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

This month, the world’s biggest sporting event comes to our region, and there’s no better place to kick off the excitement than at the Tukwila United Block Party on Saturday, […]

Posted inFeatured Post

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

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Posted inFeatured Post

High school drivers invited to race King County Sheriff’s Office at Pacific Raceways this Friday, June 5

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
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SAVE THE DATE: Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest will return to Des Moines Beach Park on Saturday, Aug. 29

by EditorJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026
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An unlikely East African food destination, three miles from Sea-Tac Airport

Sponsored by Explore Seattle Southside May 30, 2026May 30, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball fundraiser will feature Neil Diamond tribute, live DJ, champagne &more on Saturday, June 6

by EditorMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026
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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 inDes Moines

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

by EditorMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

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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Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026
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’World Table District’ puts SeaTac on the map for global cuisine

Sponsored by Explore Seattle Southside April 29, 2026April 29, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

VIDEO: Joint chamber Legislative Wrap-up Luncheon focuses on budget challenges and business impacts

by EditorApril 27, 2026April 27, 2026
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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
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Posted inDes Moines

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: highlights concerts, theatre, storytelling & more for late April

by Amy RobinsonApril 19, 2026April 19, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: International Sculpture Day returns to Des Moines Saturday, April 25 with art, music and hands-on projects

by EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘Rebellious Women’ ‘commendable,’ especially considering topic of women’s rights is as salient now as it was in 1909

by Alia SinclairApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

REVIEW: Renton Civic Theatre’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ will transport you through the human heart, with tears, laughter, & a fresh new hairdo

by EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Legacy Foundation invites all to annual Diamond Ball fundraiser on Saturday night, June 6

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Sen. Tina Orwall launches re-election campaign for 33rd District

by EditorApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education and Workforce Summit set for Thursday morning, April 30

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
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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 News

Thunderbirds Thursday: A playoff push, a fight to the finish, and a season that showed Seattle’s grit

by EditorApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Today is Local News Day – please support the local news that supports you

by EditorApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026
Posted inFeatured Post

REMINDER: Downtown Kent Wine Walk is this Saturday night, April 11

by EditorApril 8, 2026April 8, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Thunderbirds Thursday: T-Birds stave off elimination with 4-3 playoff win over Penticton

by EditorApril 2, 2026April 2, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

New program combines arts training with paid work experience at SeaTac’s The Roadhouse

by EditorApril 2, 2026April 2, 2026
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Posted inFeatured Post

SCAM ALERT: Police warn of DMV text scam circulating in South King County

by EditorMarch 31, 2026March 31, 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 News

Thunderbirds Thursday: Playoffs are here(!) as Seattle faces off against Penticton; team awards highlight season

by EditorMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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Reclaim your time: WaveMAX Laundry Service is a life hack for business or home success

Sponsored by WaveMAX Laundry March 24, 2026March 24, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

SeaTac’s new World Table District highlights 30 multicultural restaurants

by EditorMarch 23, 2026March 23, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, theater, arts and more for late March

by EditorMarch 21, 2026March 21, 2026

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‘Shark in the Park’ festival to celebrate Des Moines’ Sixgill Shark heritage on Sunday, July 12

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Sponsored

Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

City of Tukwila Sponsored by City of Tukwila June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

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

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Mount Rainier High Booster Club to host 4th annual ‘Ram Jam’ fundraiser this Friday night, June 5

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

High school drivers invited to race King County Sheriff’s Office at Pacific Raceways this Friday, June 5

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
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Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market to open 21st season Saturday, June 6 with new layout

Jun 6
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‘Spring Into Summer’ Bazaar benefiting Seattle Children’s will be Saturday, June 6

Jun 6
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball fundraiser will feature Neil Diamond tribute, live DJ, champagne &more on Saturday, June 6

Jun 20
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Men in Black Birthday Bash’s ‘Colleen Rafferty Alien Abductee Lookalike Contest’ will be Saturday, June 20

Jul 18
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