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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘How I spent my 4th of July’

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the views of South King Media or its staff.] How I Spent My 4th of July So, what did YOU do to celebrate our country’s 250th birthday? Did…

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

Moving out? Here are the top reliable and affordable cleaners you can trust

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

Woman wounded in shooting near Midway Park in Des Moines

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026

Des Moines’ Inkfish Gallery to host marine animal art exhibit benefiting SR3 on Saturday, July 25

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

REMINDER: Des Moines 4th of July ‘Stars, Stripes & Sunshine’ is almost here

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Fourth grade pen pal project creates 24 new grandchildren for retired Des Moines couple

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Dunk a Des Moines City Councilmember to support local food bank this 4th of July

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Port of Seattle urges South King County residents to help shape airport’s future

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

PHOTOS: A quilt stitched with gratitude – Des Moines Veteran Pat Nardo receives ‘Quilt of Valor’

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Life’s too short for airport coffee; SeaTac’s drink stands offer more

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Public hearing set for Sea-Tac Airport expansion plan on Thursday, July 9 after community petition

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

DAL Law Firm: when does a Revocable Living Trust end?

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Need a plumber? Burien’s All Sound Plumbing is ready 24/7

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Pathways to Progress Alliance to unveil new parenting toolkit at Highline College on Saturday, July 11

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

A familiar beach and its hidden life

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Latest

BAT Theatre to read Declaration of Independence at Des Moines 4th of July celebration

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026

FREE Waterland Children’s Festival returns Friday, July 17 with ‘magical day filled with fun’

June 28, 2026June 29, 2026

Des Moines City Council approves new speed cameras, hears budget update & more

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Walk at Saltwater State Park with the Waterland Walkers this Saturday, June 27

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

REMINDER: Neighborhood Vintage Sale will be June 26 & 27 in Normandy Park

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Crime

Des Moines Police invites neighborhoods to host National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Man shot in neck during argument at Des Moines apartment complex Friday, police say

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026

REPORT: Gun violence homicides drop to single digits for first time in 9 years

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Highline College impacted as ransomware attack disrupts Canvas across U.S.

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Vandals damage Marine View Park signs in Normandy Park

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Juvenile suspect arrested after armed robbery on Pacific Highway South in Des Moines early Saturday

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

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Politics

Des Moines Marina Steps reaches major milestone as retaining wall nears completion

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Des Moines to celebrate 4th of July with free Stars, Stripes & Sunshine event at Marina and Beach Park

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Des Moines, Burien Airport Committees unite to challenge Sea-Tac expansion impacts

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026

Des Moines City Council hears airport expansion update, unveils new July 4 celebration plans & more

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Washington Commissioner of Public Lands

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Des Moines City Attorney Tim George named Highline College’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

LIUNA Local 242 to host 4th annual Car Show benefiting Des Moines Food Bank on Saturday, Aug. 29

June 25, 2026June 24, 2026

Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park’s Drag Queen Bingo Brunch fundraiser will be Sunday, July 12 at Normandy Park Cove

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

New route, new Block Party will highlight July 18 Waterland Parade in Des Moines

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

FREE World Cup watch parties, food trucks and live music await in SeaTac

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Waterland Wheels Classic & Vintage Car Show returning to Des Moines Marina Sunday, July 19

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

REMINDER: Des Moines Crawl Series will celebrate Juneteenth with waterfront dining event TONIGHT

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

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Thank you for an excellent description of how our immigration process should work. I appreciate your thoughtful approach.
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What’s the point? You are all fooling yourselves if you think the port cares what you think. They will do…
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What a fantastic idea!
Paula Clark on LETTER: Residents urged to weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal, which would increase flights by 30%
I can’t believe they could add any more flights to this sky! I count every 30 seconds, several times a…
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That’s a bummer about the signs at Marine View Park. I wonder what the motive was behind the vandalism.