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What I’m doing to keep my family healthy this summer

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

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Transportation

Des Moines City Council reviews Woodmont project, light rail progress, meeting rules and more

by Mellow DeTrayJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Transportation

New 7-mile segment of Lake to Sound Trail to open this Saturday, June 7 in SeaTac

by EditorJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025
Posted inAuburn, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Politics, Public Safety, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Seattle, Tukwila

Members of Washington delegation demand answers regarding recent ICE raid

by EditorMay 30, 2025May 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Public Safety, Transportation

Overnight closures of SR 167 in Kent will be June 3-4

by EditorMay 30, 2025May 30, 2025

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council reviews $10M Marina Steps project, passes utility tax & more

by Mellow DeTrayMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Public Safety, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Transportation

Overnight closures on southbound SR 99, local streets planned May 27-30 in Des Moines and SeaTac

by EditorMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Posted inBurien News, Business, Community, Crime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety

Bistro Baffi closes in Normandy Park after owner cites crime, lack of support

by EditorMay 17, 2025May 17, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Non-profit, Politics, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Transportation

City of SeaTac offers to buy North SeaTac Park from Port of Seattle, pledging $20 million

by EditorMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, History, News, Non-profit, Politics

‘Health Before Wealth’ rally planned for this Saturday, May 17 in Des Moines to support constitution and rule of law

by EditorMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Election season opens up as 6 candidates file to run for 4 Des Moines City Council positions in 2025

by EditorMay 10, 2025May 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Des Moines City Council honors police, debates parking, expands citizen advisory roles & more at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Politics, Sports

Field House public access ends Monday, May 5 as city launches new Community Enrichment Services department

by EditorMay 3, 2025May 3, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council considers stricter false alarm fines, picks new city logo

by Mellow DeTrayMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, History, News, Politics, Things To Do

Seniors for the Constitution to hold third peaceful rally this Saturday, May 3 in Des Moines

by EditorApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines Mayor Buxton announces she will not seek reelection at Thursday’s city council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, News, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 1: King County Proposition No. 1 passing with nearly 60% approval

by EditorApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, History, News, Politics

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Over 400 rally in Des Moines Saturday for second cross-generational protest at Big Catch Plaza

by EditorApril 21, 2025April 21, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Politics, Things To Do

Des Moines groups will hold protest at Big Catch Plaza this Saturday, April 19

by EditorApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025
Posted inAnimals, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council discusses crumbling roads, stalled ferry bill, levy fatigue, 4th of July drone show & more

by Mellow DeTrayApril 12, 2025April 12, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Councilmember Matt Mahoney will not seek re-election in 2025

by EditorApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Volunteer, Youth

Volunteers needed for 2025 StormFest, coming to Des Moines Beach Park June 10-12

by EditorApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Transportation

City of Des Moines issues updates on Des Moines Memorial Drive and SR 509 projects

by EditorApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety, SeaTac, SeaTac News

VIDEO/PHOTOS: ‘Hands Off!’ rallies in Des Moines and SeaTac draw big crowds, protests over federal policies

by Scott SchaeferApril 6, 2025April 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council considers speed humps, alarm fee hikes and ADU expansion in Thursday study session

by Mellow DeTrayApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Politics, Things To Do

‘Hands Off’ rally will be at Big Catch Plaza in Des Moines this Saturday, April 5

by EditorApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025
Posted inAnimals, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Concerned about a stray animal? Don’t call 911, Des Moines city officials say

by EditorApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025
Posted inAnimals, Arts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do

Help send baby Coho salmon into Des Moines Creek on Saturday, April 26

by EditorApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Law, News, Non-profit, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do

Labor, civil rights groups to rally in SeaTac on Saturday, April 5 in protest of federal policies

by EditorMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News

Bench dedicated Saturday to honor Jack and Norma Kelsey’s legacy of kindness to Des Moines

by EditorMarch 30, 2025March 30, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Non-profit, Politics

Des Moines City Council debates proposed parks levy, pool controversy, Blues & Brews park rental contract & more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Seattle, Transportation, Tukwila

Dow Constantine hired as new Sound Transit CEO

by EditorMarch 27, 2025March 27, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila

South King County officials join statewide call for new revenue to avoid cuts to critical services

by EditorMarch 27, 2025March 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Public Safety, Transportation

Lane closure set as Des Moines begins Memorial Flag Triangle construction next week

by EditorMarch 27, 2025March 27, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Things To Do

Des Moines to honor local icon Jack Kelsey with Bench Dedication on Saturday, Mar. 29

by EditorMarch 24, 2025March 24, 2025

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VIDEOS: Southside Leadership Conference spotlights regional growth, workforce needs, small business pressures & more

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REMINDER: FREE Nite Wave concert brings 80s hits to Des Moines Beach Park this Wednesday night, July 29

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‘I spent all my savings and my IRA,’ organizer says after fight to save historic Des Moines Masonic Home ends

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