Life Section
Legal Tip of the Week: You Can File for Bankruptcy & Still Keep Your Home
by Marine View Law & Escrow Did You Know…That You Can File For Bankruptcy And Still Keep Your Home? So many times, when we meet with clients regarding bankruptcy, they come in with many preconceived... [Read more]
Introducing a new column: ‘Gardening in Des Moines’
by Liz Sanborn Master Gardener My name is Liz Sanborn and I have been a King County Master Gardener for over 12 years and have been gardening in Des Moines for 23 years. I have been lucky enough lately... [Read more]
Local resident moving forward with coalition on minor sex trafficking
Des Moines resident Carri Litowitz wants our Readers to know that the ‘Coalition Against Trafficking’ (CAT) – targeting minor sex trafficking in the US and south King County region – will... [Read more]
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Sunset.
by Dave Markwell The day began with a nice sunrise. It remained good day throughout, minus some expectedly unexpected violations. Overall, it was a good day. This may not seem remarkable, but in its lack... [Read more]
Des Moines City Council appoints Jeremy Nutting to open seat
Story & Photos by Justin Bennett At about 7:20 p.m. Thursday night (May 2), Jeremy Nutting was appointed and sworn in as the newest member of the Des Moines City Council, filling the position recently... [Read more]
Learn about the history of Furney’s Nursery on Thursday, May 8
The Des Moines Historical Society will be presenting “The History of Furney’s Nursery” on Thursday, May 8, starting at 7 p.m. at the Des Moines IOOF Hall (728 So. 225th Street). Jason Billingsley... [Read more]
Dave Upthegrove announces candidacy for Julia Patterson’s Council seat
State Representative Dave Upthegrove on Tuesday (April 30) announced his campaign for King County Council Position #5, being vacated by Councilmember Julia Patterson, who is retiring this year. Born and... [Read more]
State Patrol seeking witnesses to Southcenter head-on collision
The Washington State Patrol is investigating a two vehicle, wrong-way, head-on injury collision that occurred on Monday, April 29, 2013 at about 8:09 a.m. The collision occurred on the Southcenter Parkway... [Read more]
Cute female puppy ‘Chloey’ found near Woodmont Library needs new home!
Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson tells us that “this cute girl was found at the Woodmont Library on Pacific Highway South, and a citizen saved her from being hit by vehicles.... [Read more]
Drug ring bust in Des Moines, Kent nets Police 1/4 kilo of cocaine, cash
Search Warrants served last Thursday (April 25) at two houses in Des Moines and Kent netted police 1/4 Kilo of cocaine and over $6,000 in cash. Detectives and TAC-30 from the King County Sheriff’s Office,... [Read more]
King County Councilmember Julia Patterson will not seek re-election
King County Council Vice-Chair Julia Patterson – who has served the South King County area for 23 years – announced Friday (April 26) she will not seek a fourth term on the King County Council. Patterson’s... [Read more]
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: The Cold Swim.
by Dave Markwell The other night I drove my truck down to the marina in my hometown. As the bright orange sun lit the water, then fell behind the mountains, I cracked a twenty-four ounce “lemonade”... [Read more]
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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House is a mid-century Normandy Park Rambler
WLB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House for this week is a mid-century three-bedroom rambler in Normandy Park that modern enthusiasts will marvel at! Located on a spacious view... [Read more]
Aviation High School Named #6 in State by US News & World Report
Des Moines’ Aviation High School is ranked as one of the top performing schools in U.S. News and World Report’s Best High School rankings for 2013, it was announced Thursday (April 25). The school... [Read more]
Got Drugs? National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, April 27
It’s the sixth National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. King County residents can dispose of unwanted and expired medicines anonymously and at no cost at... [Read more]
Des Moines to Pay $50,000 in attorney’s fees for shooting of Rosie the Dog
by Ralph Nichols After almost two and a half agonizing years, the case of Rosie the Newfoundland is finally closed. U.S. District Court Judge James Robart has ordered the City of Des Moines to pay $50,000... [Read more]
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Haibtat for Humanity auction at Des Moines United Methodist Church Saturday
This Saturday (April 27) there will be a Habitat for Humanity Auction at Des Moines United Methodist Church. Here’s the schedule: Table Bids 10:00am to 6:05pm. Live auction starts at 7:15pm.... [Read more]
Cove to Clover ‘Snake Crawls’ will liven up Des Moines & Burien Friday night
Local fundraiser Cove to Clover’s annual ‘Snake Crawl’ will take place this Friday night, April 26 with TWO pub crawls going on at the same time – in Burien and Des Moines! Crawlers... [Read more]
Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium honored by MOHAI
Congratulations are in order for the City of Des Moines! The newly-restored Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium has been selected for a John D. Spellman Historic Preservation Award given by King County’s... [Read more]
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Butter Up Your Assistant at Salty’s Waterfront Seafood Grill April 22 – 26
From our Advertiser Salty’s at Redondo: There’s no better reward for a job well done, than lunch at Salty’s. Since 1952, the International Association of Administrative Professionals... [Read more]
