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Category: Public Safety

Posted inDes Moines

Six-week road closure planned for part of 16th Ave South in Des Moines starting April 14

by EditorMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

A six-week road closure is scheduled for a portion of 16th Ave South in Des Moines beginning Tuesday, April 14, 2026, according to the City of Des Moines. The closure […]

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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

Free ‘Emery the Emergency Penguin’ birthday event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

by EditorMarch 30, 2026March 30, 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, 2026March 29, 2026

Posted inAnimals

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

by EditorMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council eyes affordability edge as council shifts 4th of July plans & more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

LETTER: ‘No Kings III’ rally will be this Saturday, Mar. 28 at Big Catch Plaza from Noon–2 p.m.

by EditorMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

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

SCAM ALERT: King County warns of fraudulent court hearing notices sent by text and email

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

No ICE detention facility planned for Des Moines, city officials say at Thursday’s city council study session

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Driver arrested after fleeing Troopers on Pacific Highway in Des Moines

by EditorFebruary 28, 2026February 28, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Harbor seal found with gunshot wound being treated at SR3 in Des Moines

by EditorFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Overnight SR 99 lane closures start Monday, Feb. 23, in Des Moines, SeaTac for utility work

by EditorFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

$5 million bail set for Des Moines man in fire, homicide investigation

by EditorFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Des Moines City Council reviews Flock Cameras, appoints new Planning Commission

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Suspect arrested in Des Moines homicide tied to Feb. 1 residential fire

by EditorFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows

by The B-Town (Burien) BlogFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

South King Fire will host meet and greet for new Fire Chief Ryan Woodey on Tuesday, Feb. 10

by EditorFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Person found dead after house fire in Des Moines Sunday, investigation underway

by EditorFebruary 2, 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

King County joins lawsuit challenging federal immigration operation in Minnesota

by EditorJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 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

Overnight SR 99 lane closures planned Jan. 21-23 in Des Moines for temporary signal removal

by EditorJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 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 inFeatured Post

Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses after road rage shooting on I-5 linked to Tukwila area

by EditorJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Lane and ramp closures on I-5 and SR 509 in south King County continue through Friday, Jan. 16

by EditorJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 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

Lane and ramp closures on I-5 and SR 509 in south King County continue this week

by EditorJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

South King Fire names Ryan Woodey as new Fire Chief

by EditorJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Police officer earns drug recognition certification ahead of New Year

by EditorDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2025
Posted inBusiness

Tukwila leaders condemn Trump remarks, reaffirm support for Somali community

by EditorDecember 29, 2025December 29, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

WEATHER: High Wind Warning, Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for region on Christmas Eve day

by EditorDecember 24, 2025December 24, 2025

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Six-week road closure planned for part of 16th Ave South in Des Moines starting April 14

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