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OBITUARY: Joan Carol Dehn Whidden (Joanie) passed away Mar. 20, 2026

Joan Carol Dehn Whidden (Joanie) November 28, 1936 – March 20, 2026 With grace, faith, and a life devoted to love, Joan Carol Dehn Whidden passed away peacefully at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy grounded in Christ and a love that will continue to guide and comfort all who were blessed to know her. …

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

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

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Free International Sculpture Day event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

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DAL Law Firm: 5 Estate Planning conversations millennials need to have with their parents, part 1

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SCAM ALERT: Police warn of DMV text scam circulating in South King County

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

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

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Have you seen Jesse? Des Moines Police search for missing 24-year-old man with autism last seen Sunday morning, Mar. 29

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Voices from ‘No Kings’ III rally held Saturday, Mar. 28 at Big Catch Plaza

March 28, 2026March 29, 2026

Des Moines Historical Society to host rare South Puget Sound cruise on Sunday, July 19

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

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

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: Playoffs are here(!) as Seattle faces off against Penticton; team awards highlight season

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

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Reclaim your time: WaveMAX Laundry Service is a life hack for business or home success

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Des Moines Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui to host community chat on Monday, Mar. 30 at Alina’s Cafe

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

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

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

SeaTac’s new World Table District highlights 30 multicultural restaurants

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Organizers seeking nominations for 2026 Waterland Parade Grand Marshal

March 21, 2026March 22, 2026

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

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, theater, arts and more for late March

March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

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

March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

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

March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

Des Moines to host Spring Recycling Collection Event Saturday, Mar. 28 at marina south lot

March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

Crime

Driver arrested after fleeing Troopers on Pacific Highway in Des Moines

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

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

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

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

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

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

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

Des Moines Police Department clarifies officers do not assist ICE in civil cases

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

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

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

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Politics

Construction work continues on Des Moines Marina Steps project, with completion projected for December

March 21, 2026March 20, 2026

Des Moines City Council renames Redondo Way South ‘Sixgill Shark Way,’ approves car tab increase & more

March 13, 2026March 19, 2026

Upgraded ballfields debut at Steven J. Underwood Memorial Park in Des Moines

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Burien Councilmember Alex Andrade announces run for State House seat held by Rep. Mia Gregerson

March 11, 2026March 12, 2026

Free repair event coming to White Center’s Log Cabin on Saturday, Mar. 14

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

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

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

SAVE THE DATES: Six bands set for 2026 Des Moines Summer Concert Series on Wednesday nights from July 15–Aug. 19

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: Seattle T-Birds climb Western Conference standings during playoff push

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Hi-Liners Musical Theatre will award 100 theatre summer camp scholarships to King County students, and here’s how to enter

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

REMINDER: Waterland Parade Committee hosting volunteer information night this Tuesday, Mar. 10 at Harper Studios

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

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Lumberjack-themed pancake breakfast fundraiser set for Saturday, Mar. 14 at Judson Park in Des Moines

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Rotary Club to host Drag Queen Bingo fundraiser March 13 in Normandy Park

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

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LATEST NEWS

Wally’s Chowder House in Des Moines to be sold amid past scrutiny of buyer and seller

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: Seattle gains ground in playoff race with 3 points, final games this weekend; Summer Hockey Camps coming in August

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

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Final season begins for Marina Mercantile and Afternoon Tea in Des Moines

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Mount Rainier High School football team seeks community support for student athletes

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Des Moines Chamber’s Women’s History Month luncheon will be Wednesday, Mar. 18

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

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The hidden secret about ‘local’ home services companies: why Glendale Heating and Air Conditioning is your truly local choice

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Seattle Southside Chamber to host Mixer and Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, Mar. 18

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DAL Law Firm: banks and beneficiary designations in Estate Planning

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Volunteers sought for June 2-4 StormFest environmental education event at Des Moines Beach Park

March 8, 2026March 7, 2026

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