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Mount Rainier Pool closed through Memorial Day after critical pump failure

by EditorMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Mount Rainier Pool will remain closed through Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, after a critical failure of one of the facility’s pool circulation pumps, according to pool officials. Technicians inspected […]

Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Six Mount Rainier High seniors awarded Highline Schools Foundation scholarships

by EditorMay 12, 2026May 12, 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
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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

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

by EditorApril 30, 2026April 30, 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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Posted inDes Moines

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
Posted inDes Moines News

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

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

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

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 25, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

SR3 SeaLife Rescue Center hosting annual Open House on Saturday, May 2 at Des Moines Marina

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

New sculpture and mural map released for this Saturday’s International Sculpture Day in Des Moines

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Parkside Garden Club Plant Sale returns to Normandy Park on Saturday, May 9

by EditorApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

REMINDER: 7 Stories returns to Highline Heritage Museum this Friday, April 24 with theme of ‘Foolishness’/’No Foolin’

by EditorApril 22, 2026April 22, 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
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

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

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Means Business: Turning Generosity Into Community Movements

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

Friends of Saltwater State Park to host Earth Day event with beach and forest walks on Saturday, April 18

by EditorApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorApril 3, 2026April 3, 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
Posted inDes Moines

Free International Sculpture Day event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

by EditorMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Historical Society to host rare South Puget Sound cruise on Sunday, July 19

by EditorMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026
Posted inAnimals

City of Des Moines to restore expanded animal control services starting April 1

by EditorMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026
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South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, theater, arts and more for late March

by EditorMarch 21, 2026March 21, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

SAVE THE DATES: Six bands set for 2026 Des Moines Summer Concert Series on Wednesday nights from July 15–Aug. 19

by EditorMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Chamber’s Women’s History Month luncheon will be Wednesday, Mar. 18

by EditorMarch 12, 2026March 12, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Seattle Southside Chamber to host Mixer and Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, Mar. 18

by EditorMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Hi-Liners Musical Theatre will award 100 theatre summer camp scholarships to King County students, and here’s how to enter

by EditorMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Waterland Parade Committee hosting volunteer information night this Tuesday, Mar. 10 at Harper Studios

by EditorMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026
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Lumberjack-themed pancake breakfast fundraiser set for Saturday, Mar. 14 at Judson Park in Des Moines

Sponsored by Judson Park Senior Living March 9, 2026March 9, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Volunteers sought for June 2-4 StormFest environmental education event at Des Moines Beach Park

by EditorMarch 8, 2026March 7, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Rotary Club to host Drag Queen Bingo fundraiser March 13 in Normandy Park

by EditorMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026

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