Start 2024 off with an invigorating dip at the Cove during Normandy Park’s Polar Plunge at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. This family-friendly event is free and open […]

Sometimes it just takes one species to completely change an environment. For Washington state, that could be the invasive European green crab. Join Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife European […]

SPONSORED: Without bachelor's degrees, low-income youth face enormous obstacles in transcending poverty. In Washington State, the rate of college enrollment dropped 10 percent between the high school graduating classes of 2019 and 2021, according to numbers released by the Washington Roundtable. This comes at a time when 70% of the state's open jobs between 2024 […]

An Opening Reception for local Painter Ken DeRoux will be held this Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Highline Heritage Museum. DeRoux' paintings will be on display at the Burien Arts Gallery Wall at the museum through March. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m. Event Details: […]

From our sister site The White Center Blog: As our friends at the White Center Food Bank bid farewell to another transformative year, they want to express their deepest gratitude for the continuous support they’ve received, and are inviting all to a Grand Opening Party of their new facility on Jan. 12, 2024. This free […]

Bettina Carey invites the community to an inspiring Empowerment Gathering on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to Noon at the North Hill Community Club in Des Moines. The event aims to unite individuals in a powerful stand against domestic violence, offering a platform for connection, engagement, and meaningful discussions. Bettina Carey, host of […]

The 17th Annual Korean-American Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. "On behalf of more than 160,000 people of Korean descent residing in Washington State, the Washington State Korean-American Day Celebration Foundation cordially invites you to our 17th Annual Korean-American Day Celebration," organizers said. […]

Des Moines Police are inviting all to register for a free Emergency Planning Class on Tuesday night, Jan. 16, 2024, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. "The first step in Emergency Planning is MAKE A PLAN," organizers said. This free class will be held at the Des Moines Police Station's Training Room, located at 21900 11th […]

Are invited to join Friends of Saltwater State Park Naturalists for a low tide evening beach walk and explore the variety of sea life we find during the winter at […]

Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, 11 a.m. The Des Moines Waterland Walkers will walk at Saltwater State Park, stating at 11 a.m. Meet in the lower parking lot near the bathrooms at 11:00 am. You’ll need to have a Discover Pass for your car to park in the lot. If you don’t have one, you can […]

7 Stories is returning on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at the Highline Heritage Museum on the theme “Brush With Greatness” or “You Only Live Once (Y.O.L.O.).” This will be the first session of 2024, and will start at 7 p.m. at the museum (map below). NOTE: If you can’t make it to this event in […]

Discover Seattle Christian School at the Prospective Family Open House for grades K -12 on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. For over 75 years, Seattle Christian School has […]

The Des Moines Police Department will be holding a meeting on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Marina Mercantile (map below) "No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers in your neighborhood," police said. Marina Mercantile is located at 22341 […]