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Des Moines Police officers uncovered a significant quantity of narcotics while investigating a suspicious circumstance in a wooded area on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Police said the discovery w… Read More
The Port of Seattle announced this week that Sea-Tac Airport (SEA) has implemented a new requirement mandating that all airport food service providers use only reusable or approved compostab… Read More
7 Stories is returning to the Highline Heritage Museum this Friday, July 26, 2024 with the themes: “Brush with the Law” and/or “What the hell am I doing?“ This FREE [… Read More
Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers will perform at the Quarterdeck on Friday night, July 26, 2024 as part of Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s “Live and Local” series. The b… Read More
Police in Des Moines are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery. The suspect, whose image was released by police (see below), assaulted a victim and stole […]
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Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending July 19, 2024 Director of Court Administration Earns National Recognition Melissa Patrick, the Director of Court Administration… Read More
REMINDER: BAT Theatre’s first outdoor performance of “Fallen Angels” will be this Sunday, July 21, 2024, starting at 5 p.m. at Marvista Park in Normandy Park. “Fallen… Read More
After decades of dedicated service to the Des Moines community, Dan and Cindy Johnson have sold their beloved business, Print Place. Their journey from aspiring entrepreneurs to community pi… Read More
The Burien Police Department, in collaboration with King County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team (SET) Detectives, on Monday, July 15, 2024 executed a narcotics search warrant… Read More
The Des Moines Yacht Club, in collaboration with the Wesley Gardens Wood Shop, will once again host the popular Waterland Hydroplane Giveaway at the Pirate Cove event this Saturday, July [&h… Read More
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. REMINDER: The Seattle Southside Ch… Read More
The Great Lakes Drone Company has confirmed it will issue a full refund of $40,000 to the City of SeaTac following a technical failure that disrupted its highly-anticipated 4th of […]… Read More
FREE Ice Cream will be given out to the first 200 people to visit Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The popular, annual Ice Cream Social returns […]
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From our friends at WABI Burien: All are invited to join the WABI Weekday Walkers for a lovely, shaded stroll along the Cedar River trail this Wednesday, July 17, 2024, s… Read More
Multiple lanes will close overnight on I-5 in the SeaTac, Des Moines and Kent area from July 15-18, 2024, as crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) [&hel… Read More
Des Moines Police officers detained a suspect on Monday, July 15, 2024, following a brief foot pursuit after an attempted theft in the 23000 block of Pacific Highway South (map […]
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SAVE THE DATE: The annual Three Tree Point Summer Art & Craft Market will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 3713 SW […]
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The Des Moines City Council met for two hours on Thursday night, July 11, 2024. Topics included a presentation on a possible new funding source for the South King Fire […]
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The annual Waterland Parade is set to take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 4:30 – 7 p.m., causing temporary road closures in downtown Des Moines. Please note that […]
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While crime rates across Washington state have decreased, the city of Des Moines is experiencing a rise in criminal activity, according to the Annual Crime in Washington Report from the [&he… Read More
A pursuit involving a stolen vehicle linked to a recent burglary in Kent ended in Federal Way early on Wednesday July 10, 2024, after the suspect crashed into a retaining […]
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Why would someone want a Revocable Living Trust? As an attorney practicing in Seattle, Washington, I often advise clients on the benefits of estate planning tools such as Revocable Living [… Read More
All are invited to come on out and celebrate another Des Moines Legacy Foundation 25th anniversary sponsored show with Seattle legend Michael Powers at the Quarterdeck on Friday, July 19 [&h… Read More
By Justin Taillon, PhD, MBA, CHTP, CHIAProfessor & Department Head, Hospitality & Tourism Management (HOST)Highline College I have been passionate about volunteering in my community… Read More
Destination Des Moines’ annual Smoke on the Water Community BBQ will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 4:30–7 p.m. at the Des Moines Beach Park Event Center. Savor… Read More
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Heat Advisory, which will go in effect starting at Noon this Friday, July 5 to 10 p.m. on […]
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Des Moines Police are seeking the public’s help finding a suspect wanted in connection with driving recklessly and taunting the police officers trying to stop him. Police said that on… Read More
In the early hours of July 1, 2024, a Des Moines Police Department officer spotted a reported stolen vehicle traveling westbound on South 240th Street. The officer followed the vehicle [&hel… Read More
African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) announced that its SeaTac Farmers Market will have its Grand Opening this coming Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The market will be open from 3 [… Read More
There are a lot of 4th of July events going on in our region this coming week, and here are some top picks from our South King Media news websites […]
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A traffic stop on Thursday, June 27, 2024, led to a foot chase and the apprehension of two suspects in Des Moines, police said. A local police officer initiated the […]
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The Des Moines City Council met on Thursday night, June 27, 2024 to discuss facility rental fees, alleyway naming, and the upcoming 4th of July celebration. A local civic organization, [&hel… Read More
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has identified a suspect and forwarded charges in connection with a fatal stabbing on northbound I-5 near South 375th Street in Federal Way that happened [… Read More
A Des Moines police officer apprehended a suspect wanted in connection with a Seattle homicide after a vehicle chase and brief foot pursuit on Monday evening, June 24, 2024. Police […… Read More
Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are continuing to work on the new South 216th Street bridge, and crews will close lanes on both northbound and [&h… Read More
This Summer, BAT Theatre will take it to the parks, with several free outdoor performances of Fallen Angels, a family-friendly comedy by the English playwright Noël Coward, adapted… Read More
REMINDER: 10th Annual Vintage Sale will return to Normandy Park this weekend – Friday, June 28 & Saturday, June 29, 2024! Calling all treasure hunters! Come by and shop a wide… Read More
In celebration of their 70th Anniversary, Dick’s Drive-In will be taking over our local baseball team for one-day, as the DubSea Fish Sticks will become the DubSea Deluxes on Saturday… Read More
Bettina Carey, a proud resident of Des Moines, is making waves in Carla Hall’s nationwide Favorite Chef Competition. Currently in second place, Bettina needs to secure the top spot by… Read More
The Des Moines Police Department announced this week that it has significantly expanded its Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) “Drone” Program, thanks to support from city administrat… Read More
Summers in Seattle are spectacular! It’s one of the Pacific Northwest’s best-kept secrets: our summers are incredible. Not too hot, not too cold, plenty of sun and lots of cool… Read More
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the recovery of Shelbie Lynn Dwyer, who left the Des Moines area on Mar. 25, 2023. […]
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REMINDER: Fireworks are illegal in the City of Des Moines, and this year the fines and penalties have increased, Des Moines Police announced this week. In response to concerns regarding [&he… Read More
Kent Patrol officers arrested a 16-year-old suspect in a stolen vehicle carjacked at gunpoint two days prior in Des Moines. The arrest occurred on Saturday evening after officers located the… Read More
The City of Des Moines announced that its 2024 Overlay Project will begin next week, focusing on resurfacing and maintaining key roadways to improve driving conditions and road safety. … Read More
A known suspect wanted on multiple felony warrants – including eluding police and unlawful possession of firearms – was arrested by officers on June 21, according to the Des Moin… Read More
Two Washington State UFO-themed community festivals have organized to form the “United Festivals of UFOs” (“UFO-UFO”), and they’ve issued a serious challenge to… Read More
The Des Moines Youth Summit will help “Unlock Your Potential” on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. “Are you a teen looking to make the most […]
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SPONSORED: REMINDER: ‘Vespa Festa’ returns to Casa Italiana Italian Cultural Center this Saturday. June 22, 2024! Calling all Vespas and Vespa fans! Casa Italiana Italian C… Read More
King County Prosecutors from the Felony Traffic Unit are raising concerns over a recent, significant increase in traffic fatalities and serious injury crashes in the region. As of May 2024… Read More
Sit ’n Stay Pet Sitting: Freaking Awesome Pet Care We’ve been sharing the story of local small business Sit ’n Stay Pet Sitting for quite a few years. Over that […]… Read More
Des Moines Police responded to reports of a fight and gunfire at the Redondo Boat Launch late Wednesday night, June 19, 2024, resulting in one victim sustaining non-life-threatening injuries… Read More
The Des Moines Area Food Bank will be sponsoring a Summer Food Service Program for children at 22 summer meal sites for kids in the Des Moines, SeaTac, Burien, and […]
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The Men in Black Birthday Bash Fest will take place this coming weekend in Des Moines, celebrating our region’s connection to the mythology of the iconic “Men in Black.“ Th… Read More
From our friends at the Waterland Walkers: On Saturday, June 22 at 11:00 a.m., we’ll walk at Saltwater State Park. The address is 25205 8th Pl S in Des Moines. This […]
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The city of Des Moines is abuzz with excitement, intrigue and confusion this week after a mysterious obelisk appeared suddenly at the Maury Island Incident mural. As we’ve previously r… Read More
Des Moines residents got a taste of summer fun mixed with serious business at the June 13, 2024 City Council meeting. Intermingled with the buzz of the upcoming Waterland Parade […]
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SPONSORED: Roughly two years ago, Marina Mercantile opened its doors to the residents of Des Moines and beyond, offering a one-of-a-kind selection of specialty foods and wine for dine-in and… Read More
This week, the Highline Schools Foundation received a record-breaking donation of $2.17 million, marking the largest single gift in the foundation’s history. The generous contribution… Read More
REMINDER: The 2024 Burien Strawberry Festival is set to take place this weekend – Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, 2024, promising a fun-filled experience for the entire family… Read More
The popular new talk show series “Conversations with KD Hall” is set to release its highly-anticipated Episode 4, airing on KING5 Plus this Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. [… Read More
All are invited to join in the celebration of Waterland PRIDE starting at 4 p.m. this Saturday, June 15, 2024 at CreoleSoul in Des Moines (map below). Waterland PRIDE Weekend […]
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The Des Moines Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding Zakayla Haynes, 24, who was last seen on April 16, 2024 in the vicinity of S. 160th Street and […]
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The City of Des Moines is considering three names for the alley behind the Des Moines Theater, as presented by the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) at the city council meeting […]
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SPONSORED: The 5-Step Estate Planning Process at DAL Law Firm At DAL Law Firm, we prioritize comprehensive estate planning to safeguard your assets and provide for your loved ones. To [&hell… Read More
The day after submitting his resignation as Chief of the Burien Police Department, Ted Boe was announced as the new Chief for the Des Moines Police Department. Boe has served […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. A free, virtual ‘Crime Prevention… Read More
The Des Moines Legacy Foundation celebrated its 25th Anniversary with its annual Bayside Ball on Saturday night, June 8, 2024. Total net proceeds for the event topped $30,000. These fun… Read More
The City of Des Moines is seeking Volunteers for the annual Waterland Parade, which will be held from 4–8 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. This is our city’s largest annual… Read More
City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending June 7, 2024 “Flame of Hope” – Special Olympics Each year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) members carry the “… Read More
The Des Moines City Council held a Study Session on Thursday night, June 6, 2024 to discuss a variety of topics, including an update on the passenger ferry program. The […]
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SPONSORED: Raffle tickets are on sale for Casa Italiana’s Vespa Festa, coming Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. “Come kick off Summer at Casa Italiana at [&hel… Read More
Burien Pride will fill the streets throughout Downtown Burien this weekend – from Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9, 2024. This will include an all-day Street Festival celebrating… Read More
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staf… Read More
The City of Des Moines is seeking public input on its Hazard Mitigation Plan. What is a Hazard Mitigation Plan? A Hazard Mitigation Plan is a proactive strategy developed to […]
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REMINDER: Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Bayside Ball is this Saturday, June 8, 2024, and will feature Joey Jewell’s swingin’ tribute to Sinatra at th… Read More
From our sister site The Auburn Examiner: Fire and police crews responded to a small airplane crash into the roof of a building in the 400 block of C Street […]
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The spectacular 3-day Mural Masters graffiti and mural festival event will be held throughout Downtown Burien the weekend of June 21-23, 2024. The lineup features an incredible mix of local… Read More
The Port of Seattle is seeking Artists to submit artwork for display at Sea-Tac Airport. Deadline to submit for both projects ia June 14, 2024. Here’s more info from the […]
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MIBBB Fest – celebrating our local connection to the mythology of the iconic Men in Black – will feature three days of memorable and quirky events based on little-known Puget [&h… Read More
The Rotary Club of Des Moines/Normandy Park will be presenting its 15th Annual Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest fundraiser concert on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 on the sweeping shores [&helli… Read More
A coalition of state agencies are coming together to launch a statewide campaign timed with National Secure Your Load Day this Thursday, June 6, 2024. The campaign raises public awareness [… Read More
The Port of Seattle is holding three workshops this week to explain their latest Part 150 Study, the first of which is set for 6–8 p.m. this Wednesday night, June 5, […]
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SPONSORED: A new destination, dedicated to making all genders and all colors look and feel their best has arrived in the Normandy Park Towne Center. “It’s been a much anticipated… Read More
REMINDER: The 16th annual Kent International Festival will be held this Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the accesso ShoWare Center. This free event will run from 10 a.m. – 5 […]
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REMINDER: Highline Seatac Botanical Garden will be holding its annual Plant Sale this Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Now is a great time to shop from an […]
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Advancing the rights of domestic violence survivors has earned Rahma Rashid the 2024 Highline College Distinguished Alumna award, the college announced this week. Rashid is the founder… Read More
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the third episode of “Conversations with KD Hall” will feature former Seattle Seahawks linebacker and current San Francisco 49ers… Read More
Preparations are underway to open the new South 216th Street bridge over I-5 in SeaTac to two-way traffic in early June, which means that crews working for the Washington State […]
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Alisha Hill never thought she’d be able to buy a house. With Western Washington home prices surging, the idea of being able to save enough money for a down payment […]
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The City of Des Moines has announced the selection of five talented Artists to transform the city’s utility boxes into vibrant works of art. This initiative aims to beautify the [&hell… Read More
All are invited to join in for a spectacular 4th of July celebration in Des Moines, the city announced this week. This free outdoor event will include live music, a […]
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The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office this week charged Ilyiss Mohamud Abdi, 18 (last known residence in Burien) and Salman S. Haji, 20 (last known residence in Des Moines) wit… Read More
MIBBB Fest – the three-day festival celebrating the mythology of the iconic Men in Black – will wrap up with a day of classic retro gaming at Waterland Arcade in […]
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The Des Moines Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding 16-year-old Audrey Snell, who has been missing since Monday, May 27, 2024. Audrey SNELL (16 yoa) 5’06”… Read More
The Port of Seattle will begin a new multi-year Part 150 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study update for SEA Airport in 2024, starting with a workshop on Wednesday, June […]
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Highline Community Symphonic Band & Mt. Rainier Wind Ensemble Playing Free Concert On Sunday, June 9
The Highline Community Symphonic Band will play a FREE concert on Sunday, June 9, 2024, with the Mt. Rainier High School Wind Ensemble at 2 p.m. in the Highline High […]
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From our friends at WABI Burien: All are invited to join WABI Burien Bikers, who will cycle the lovely Soos Creek Trail this coming Wednesday, May 29, 2024, beginning at… Read More
Waterland Pride Weekend will be June 22-23, with a ParkRun, Farmers Market and Festival: Saturday June 22: Sunday June 23: For more info:
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