Household Hazardous Wastemobile will be at Des Moines Marina April 26–28

The King County Household Hazardous Wastemobile will be at the Des Moines Marina the weekend of April 26 – 28, and all King County and city residents will be able to safely dispose of old car batteries,... [Read more]

Stage 1 Burn Ban Re-Issued for King County

Due to continuing cold weather and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has re-issued a Stage 1 burn ban for King County, effective at 4 p.m. today – Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. A Stage... [Read more]

Learn About Wildlife Habitats at Des Moines Library on Sunday, Sept. 9

Sustainable Burien’s next meeting will be from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, and will focus on wildlife habitats at home or in the community. This next gathering will take place at a new... [Read more]

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Residential Curbside Styrofoam Collection to Begin August 1st

CleanScapes announces free curbside Styrofoam collection for Des Moines residents. Beginning August 1st, CleanScapes will begin a curbside Styrofoam collection pilot program. This free program will allow... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Unveils New Hybrid Garbage Truck

On Tuesday, CleanScapes, the City of Des Moines and the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce cut a ribbon to celebrate the arrival of a new environmentally-friendly, hybrid garbage truck that will soon be roaming local streets…

Council Members Rebuke Ecology In Giving “Final” OK to City’s Shoreline Plan

by Ralph Nichols The Des Moines City Council approved with one dissenting vote on Jan. 27 the “final” final version of the city’s updated Shoreline Master Program (SMP). But before the vote – after... [Read more]

Here’s Why The City Of Des Moines Cut Down Pear Trees At Big Catch Plaza

by Ralph Nichols A small stand of trees in Big Catch Plaza was recently cut down by a city Parks and Recreation Department crew, leaving some Des Moines residents wondering why. The decorative pear trees... [Read more]

30,000 Temporary Residents Move Into Des Moines Marina

Curious bystanders watched with interest earlier this week as a tanker truck backed up to the small pier at the entrance of the Des Moines Marina and began offloading its cargo. The event marked the arrival... [Read more]

Volunteers Needed For Des Moines Creek Cleanup This Saturday

Volunteers are needed to help cleanup Des Moines Creek this Saturday, Nov. 6th, from 9am – 1pm, and even longer for “the diehards” who just can’t do enough for their neighborhood environment. Scheduled... [Read more]

Recycling Collection Event & Rain Barrel Sale Is Saturday, Sept. 18th

The cities of Normandy Park and Burien are co-sponsoring a Recycling Collection Event and Rain Barrel Sale on Saturday, Sept. 18th at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center, located north... [Read more]

Business Recycling Collection Event Is Thursday, July 29th

A Business Recycling Collection Event is planned for Thursday, July 29th from 11am – 4pm at the Criminal Justice Training Center, located at 19010 First Ave South. The event is sponsored by the cities... [Read more]

“The New Phone Book’s Here!” & I Don’t Want It; Here’s How To Opt Out

by Scott Schaefer This weekend, some rude dude named “DEX” dumped a plastic bag containing two large books I didn’t ask for on my front walkway. That’s right – the new white... [Read more]

Free Electronics Recycling Event Coming To Tukwila June 18-20

An electronics recycling event for area residents will be held the weekend of June 18-20th at the South Center South industrial park off West Valley Hwy at 18435 Olympic Ave South in Tukwila. Like last... [Read more]

Highline College’s MaST Center Will Release Giant Octopus June 5th

Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center is getting ready to say goodbye to Georgette, a Giant Pacific Octopus that has been calling the center home since November, at... [Read more]

Cleanup Underway For Diesel Fuel Spill At Dash Point State Park

Local, state and federal agencies and a private cleanup contractor are continuing their efforts to contain and clean up a diesel fuel spill that happened at Dash Point State Park in Federal Way Thursday... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Boy Scout Troop #375 Christmas Tree Recycling

Story and Photos by Scott Schaefer Members of Boy Scout Troop #375 were busy Saturday (Jan. 2nd), at their annual Christmas Tree Recycling Fundraiser in the parking lot of Herr Backyard Garden Center in... [Read more]

Where & How To Recycle Your Holiday Crap This Year

It’s that time of year again, when the holiday trimmings start coming off, get put into big plastic storage bins in the shed or garage, leaving behind a dilapidated and dried up, dangerously flammable... [Read more]

Next CASE Meeting Is 7-9pm Wednesday, Sept. 2nd

The Citizens Against Sea-Tac Expansion (C.A.S.E.) is holding their monthly “Sea-Tac Expansion” Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd from 7pm to 9pm at the ERAC offices, located at 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW... [Read more]

Recycle Your Electronics For FREE This Weekend In Tukwila

Tukwila company American Electronics Recycling Corporation is holding a FREE “E-Cycling” event this weekend (Aug. 7th, 8th, and 9th from 9am – 3:30pm) as part of the state’s “E-Cycle”... [Read more]

Are You Concerned About Coyotes In Des Moines? Please Take Our Poll…

With the summer months comes heat, late sunsets and of course…an awakened Mother Nature, including predators like coyotes. WLB Reader Cindy sent us the following email: Could some type of notification... [Read more]