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]

Des Moines Seeking Developers for Marina; ‘Big Changes’ planned

Big changes are in store for the heart of Des Moines, as the City on Monday (April 22) announced a ‘Request for Qualifications’ soliciting development teams to build on commercial property at the... [Read more]

Volunteers needed to wear Kilts and be Warriors at next Sunday’s ‘Cove to Clover’

Dress up like a Celtic Warrior at Cove to Clover next Sunday! Photo by Michael Brunk (click image to see larger version). Volunteers are needed to dress up in Celtic warrior costumes at 11 a.m. next Sunday... [Read more]

Des Moines Farmers Market’s Wine Tasting Huge Success at Corky Cellars

In a steady downpour, with the smell of wood fired smoke and pizzas emerging from the copper oven, last Friday night the Des Moines Farmers Market Endowment Fund held its first wine tasting fundraiser... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Good Wins.

[In light of the circumstances in Boston, I felt that this repeat column was an appropriate reflection of my feelings on this sad day. Although the circumstances are different, unfortunate parallels can... [Read more]

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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House is a West Seattle Classic in Arbor Heights

WLB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House for this week – which is National Open House Weekend – is a West Seattle Classic in upper Arbor Heights! This home has a great floor... [Read more]

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]

Des Moines Man’s Daughter blogs about being near Boston Marathon Bombing

Shelby Johnson Van Pelt – daughter of Des Moines resident Dan Johnson (Managing Director at Clinics Without Walls) – was at the Boston Marathon Monday (April 15) when two terrorist bombs went off. She... [Read more]