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Discover Des Moines’ landmark history at Rotary Club presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 11

Discover Des Moines’ landmark history at Rotary Club presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 11

Have you ever wondered about the stories behind some of Des Moines’ most familiar landmarks? Come join us Wednesday, Nov. 11, as we step back in time and discover the people, places and stories that helped shape the community we call home. The Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park welcomes VJ Kopacki, the…

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

DAL Law Firm: 3 Common Estate Planning Myths

DAL Law Firm: 3 Common Estate Planning Myths

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Our kids need safe, modern schools now,’ former Highline employee says

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Our kids need safe, modern schools now,’ former Highline employee says

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

Free Vintage Band concert will honor veterans in Des Moines on Saturday, Nov. 7

Free Vintage Band concert will honor veterans in Des Moines on Saturday, Nov. 7

October 20, 2026October 19, 2026

Prosecutors charge uncle and nephew in Sept. 20 Des Moines fatal shooting of Abraham Logan

Prosecutors charge uncle and nephew in Sept. 20 Des Moines fatal shooting of Abraham Logan

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026

VIDEO: Hear from local candidates as they discuss safety, homelessness, state spending and more at joint chamber showcase

VIDEO: Hear from local candidates as they discuss safety, homelessness, state spending and more at joint chamber showcase

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026

Mt. Rainer’s football Rams start strong, but fall to Kentwood 34-13

Mt. Rainer’s football Rams start strong, but fall to Kentwood 34-13

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

PHOTOS: Voices from the ‘No Kings IV’ rally held in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 17

PHOTOS: Voices from the ‘No Kings IV’ rally held in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 17

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

Turn back the hands of time with Des Moines Legacy Foundation and come ‘Back to the Bayside Brunch’ on Sunday, Nov. 1

Turn back the hands of time with Des Moines Legacy Foundation and come ‘Back to the Bayside Brunch’ on Sunday, Nov. 1

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Two downtown shootings prompt added patrols in downtown Des Moines

Two downtown shootings prompt added patrols in downtown Des Moines

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Burien restaurant owner admitted slashing tires, police report says; attorney says one case dismissed

Burien restaurant owner admitted slashing tires, police report says; attorney says one case dismissed

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Let’s do the time warp…again! ‘Rocky Horror’ adds third show as Des Moines gets ready to sell out the house

Let’s do the time warp…again! ‘Rocky Horror’ adds third show as Des Moines gets ready to sell out the house

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: An ordinary Tuesday.

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: An ordinary Tuesday.

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Two arrested in Sept. 20 Abraham Logan shooting death in Des Moines

Two arrested in Sept. 20 Abraham Logan shooting death in Des Moines

October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

VIDEO: Four teens arrested in suspected car theft ring at SeaTac’s Angle Lake Station

VIDEO: Four teens arrested in suspected car theft ring at SeaTac’s Angle Lake Station

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘As a Highline student, I can tell you that school buildings matter more than adults might think’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘As a Highline student, I can tell you that school buildings matter more than adults might think’

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Latest

Local students and families can explore college and career opportunities at Future Ready Fest Thursday, Oct. 22

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

SWAT takes barricaded suspect into custody in Tukwila Tuesday night

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Allen Medical Aesthetics will host ‘Allen, After Dark’ Thursday night, Oct. 29 in Des Moines

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Another ‘No Kings’ rally?! Why?

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Des Moines neighbors repair vandalized sculpture for second time in a year

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Crime

Des Moines police investigating second shooting since Sept. 20 on same downtown block

Des Moines police investigating second shooting since Sept. 20 on same downtown block

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Highline College Foundation bringing true crime panel/podcast to Des Moines Theater Tuesday night, Oct. 27

Highline College Foundation bringing true crime panel/podcast to Des Moines Theater Tuesday night, Oct. 27

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

King County Medical Examiners Office identifies man killed in early Sunday Des Moines shooting

King County Medical Examiners Office identifies man killed in early Sunday Des Moines shooting

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

31-year-old man killed in Des Moines shooting early Sunday, suspect sought

31-year-old man killed in Des Moines shooting early Sunday, suspect sought

September 20, 2026September 21, 2026

UPDATE: Police respond to fatal shooting at Kent-Des Moines Park and Ride Tuesday night, seeking public’s help

UPDATE: Police respond to fatal shooting at Kent-Des Moines Park and Ride Tuesday night, seeking public’s help

September 15, 2026September 16, 2026

Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to shooting during road rage incident on southbound I-5

Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to shooting during road rage incident on southbound I-5

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

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Politics

Halloween ‘Spooktacular’ will bring family fun to Des Moines Activity Center on Friday night Oct. 16

Halloween ‘Spooktacular’ will bring family fun to Des Moines Activity Center on Friday night Oct. 16

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

Highline students can’t afford to wait

Highline students can’t afford to wait

October 6, 2026October 7, 2026

Airport Part 150 Study Open House set for Saturday, Oct. 17 at Cedarhurst Elementary in Burien

Airport Part 150 Study Open House set for Saturday, Oct. 17 at Cedarhurst Elementary in Burien

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Des Moines City Council backs tree canopy plan, approves $150,000 in services grants & more

Des Moines City Council backs tree canopy plan, approves $150,000 in services grants & more

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

New ballot drop box installed at Des Moines City Hall ahead of Nov. 3 general election

New ballot drop box installed at Des Moines City Hall ahead of Nov. 3 general election

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

Des Moines City Council approves $500,000 sidewalk project, sales tax increase & more

Des Moines City Council approves $500,000 sidewalk project, sales tax increase & more

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

Saltwater Collective co-owner to speak at North Hill Community Club this Tuesday night, Oct. 13

Saltwater Collective co-owner to speak at North Hill Community Club this Tuesday night, Oct. 13

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: A case for laxatives.

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: A case for laxatives.

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

REMINDER: Northwest Symphony Orchestra to open 40th anniversary season in Burien this Saturday, Oct. 10

REMINDER: Northwest Symphony Orchestra to open 40th anniversary season in Burien this Saturday, Oct. 10

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

Former prosecutor’s band will take the stage for Highline Schools Foundation fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 7

Former prosecutor’s band will take the stage for Highline Schools Foundation fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 7

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

REVIEW: Renton Civic Theatre’s ‘Noises Off’ is a British stage farce and a work of theatrical genius

REVIEW: Renton Civic Theatre’s ‘Noises Off’ is a British stage farce and a work of theatrical genius

October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: October concerts, theater and art walks

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: October concerts, theater and art walks

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

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LATEST COMMENTS:

Sweet T on Prosecutors charge uncle and nephew in Sept. 20 Des Moines fatal shooting of Abraham Logan
Hope they both see hell all in the prison and he’ll🎯 Rest in peace lil lil cousin🕊️
Susie on Des Moines neighbors repair vandalized sculpture for second time in a year
Thanks Fred and Doug, for using your time and talents to fix these sculptures. Hopefully, the vandals will grow up…
Des Moines WA on Des Moines police investigating second shooting since Sept. 20 on same downtown block
Time to start recording at the station between 1 and 3 am. Maybe that will get them out and about…before…
Larry Steele on Saltwater Collective co-owner to speak at North Hill Community Club this Tuesday night, Oct. 13
Great North Hill CC story! Thanks!
BirchCreek on Des Moines police investigating second shooting since Sept. 20 on same downtown block
Maybe regular patrols past this trouble spot in our fair city at the bars closing time might be prudent? No…
Bob on Highline students can’t afford to wait
Perhaps if they spent their time educating instead of indoctrinating our students, I would be more inclined to vote for…

LATEST NEWS

Mount Rainier’s football Rams fall to Kennedy Catholic 48–0 in Friday night matchup

Mount Rainier’s football Rams fall to Kennedy Catholic 48–0 in Friday night matchup

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026

Free paint recycling coming to Kent’s Hogan Park on Saturday, Oct. 17

Free paint recycling coming to Kent’s Hogan Park on Saturday, Oct. 17

October 9, 2026October 10, 2026

LETTER: ‘Our kids deserve better,’ Highline parent writes in support of school bond and levy

LETTER: ‘Our kids deserve better,’ Highline parent writes in support of school bond and levy

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

Normandy Park Grocery Outlet hosting adoptable pets and pet bed drive this Saturday, Oct. 10

Normandy Park Grocery Outlet hosting adoptable pets and pet bed drive this Saturday, Oct. 10

October 7, 2026October 8, 2026

17th annual Burien Brat Trot draws 1,130 runners, raises close to $40,000 for Highline Schools Foundation

17th annual Burien Brat Trot draws 1,130 runners, raises close to $40,000 for Highline Schools Foundation

October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

Keller Williams opens ‘House of Excellence’ luxury office in Burien

Keller Williams opens ‘House of Excellence’ luxury office in Burien

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Mount Rainier’s football Rams roll past Kentridge 48-7, improve to 4-1

Mount Rainier’s football Rams roll past Kentridge 48-7, improve to 4-1

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Normandy Park’s Fall Frolic brings free pumpkins, costume exchange & more to City Hall Park Saturday, Oct. 17

Normandy Park’s Fall Frolic brings free pumpkins, costume exchange & more to City Hall Park Saturday, Oct. 17

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Missed things.

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Missed things.

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

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