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South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Ballet, symphony, theatre and art fill late February calendar

Want to get out and do something interesting? There’s something for everyone in our South King County Fine Arts Roundup column by Amy Robinson. MUSIC AND DANCE “Swan Lake”Grand Kyiv BalletHighline High School Performing Arts Center, BurienThursday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m “Swan Lake is one of the most famous ballets in the world. The production is…

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

33rd District lawmakers to host Town Hall this Sunday, Feb. 22 at Highline College

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

REVIEW: BAT Theatre stages gripping, thought provoking take on AI with ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ through Mar. 8

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

New group to produce 2026 Waterland Festival & Parade in Des Moines

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Kent Chamber to host ‘The Era of Her,’ a two-day Women’s Conference on Mar. 5 and 6

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

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Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House and Membership Drive on Saturday, Feb. 21

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City of Des Moines will redirect 4th of July drone show funds to multiple community events

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

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

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

Des Moines City Council reviews Flock Cameras, appoints new Planning Commission

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

Mount Rainier Pool launches free lifeguard training program for youth in Des Moines

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

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

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

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Ribbon cutting set for Friday, Feb. 20 as Burien License Agency reopens Monday, Feb. 23

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Thunderbirds Thursday: ‘Single Mingle’ brings fun, social twist to ShoWare Center this Friday night

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

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Highline Heritage Museum to host Valentine’s Day event in Burien this Saturday

February 11, 2026February 10, 2026

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Renton Civic Theatre brings Valentine’s romance with ‘She Loves Me,’ opening this Friday, Feb. 13

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Fans urged to travel early for Wednesday’s Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl celebration

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

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DAL Law Firm: How to sell a home that’s in probate in Washington State

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Citizens group pursues King County appeal to save Des Moines Masonic Home

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Crime

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

Pedestrian killed after being struck on First Ave South in Normandy Park Thursday morning

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Kent Police, SWAT arrest Des Moines man in 2021 murder case after four-year investigation

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

VIDEO: SeaTac deputy arrests DUI suspect after high-speed chase

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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Politics

$61 per person: Des Moines City Council scraps 4th of July drone show over rising costs

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

City of Des Moines to hold 12th Man Flag Raising ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6 at City Hall

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026

Port of Seattle cancels StART lobbying day in Olympia after cities of Burien, Des Moines bow out

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

King County joins lawsuit challenging federal immigration operation in Minnesota

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Des Moines City Council weighs six gill shark street name, Flock cameras, rising legal costs, new chamber & more

January 23, 2026January 26, 2026

Highline School Board Director says fear tied to immigration enforcement is reaching classrooms

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

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Celebrate Valentine’s at Marina Mercantile with Themed Tea, Paint and Sip Night

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Thunderbirds Thursday: Girls Night Out on Friday, Feb. 20 includes $45 ticket, wine and tumbler

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

MASTER GARDENERS: The power of blueberries for Washington and you

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

REMINDER: Northwest Symphony Orchestra’s Valentines Concert is this Saturday night, Feb. 7

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Former South King Media intern Bryan Shickley animates lost Phil Hartman recordings into new short film

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Circo Circo Mexican Restaurant to close after more than 25 years serving region

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

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South King Fire will host meet and greet for new Fire Chief Ryan Woodey on Tuesday, Feb. 10

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

‘Love Like Bob’ 5K returns to Marvista Park in Normandy Park on Saturday, Feb. 14

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Person found dead after house fire in Des Moines Sunday, investigation underway

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South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Date night or family night, here’s your guide to music, theater, and art for February

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DubSea Fish Sticks announce 2026 schedule with 27 home baseball games in White Center

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: 19-year-old Sawyer Mayes is the ‘Player to Watch’ after two-goal night

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

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DAL Law Firm: How long does Probate take in Washington state?

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SAVE THE DATE: SR3 to host first ‘Big Blue Bash’ fundraiser on April 10, marking SeaLife Rescue Center anniversary

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

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Executive turns entrepreneur: How Dametra Johnson-Marletti is bringing a better laundry experience to Kent

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