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Volunteers are needed to roll up their sleeves to tackle trash and beautify Burien during the city’s annual ‘Clean Sweep,’ starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, and spo… Read More

On Wednesday, May 18 the Des Moines Dollars for Scholars organization held their annual scholarship presentation at the Des Moines Yacht Club. Active since 2001 this locally operated organi… Read More

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival from Olav on Vimeo. SAVE THE DATE: The Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park is rallying its members, sponsors and the surrounding communities f… Read More

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival from Olav on Vimeo. SAVE THE DATE: The Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park is rallying its members, sponsors and the surrounding communities… Read More

Destination Des Moines’ ‘Fireworks Over Des Moines will be held on Monday, July 4, with the big pyrotechnics show starting around 10:15 p.m. In addition to a great fireworks sho… Read More

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival from Olav on Vimeo. Grab your sunscreen, dust off those dancin’ shoes and get ready – the 7th annual Blues and Brews festival at Des… Read More

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival from Olav on Vimeo. Get your tickets now – the 7th annual Blues and Brews festival is coming back this SATURDAY, Aug. 27 to the Des Moines Beach… Read More

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival from Olav on Vimeo. Get your tickets now – the 7th annual Blues and Brews festival is coming back this SATURDAY, Aug. 27 to the Des Moines Beach… Read More

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival from Olav on Vimeo. Get your tickets now – the 7th annual Blues and Brews festival is coming back this SATURDAY, Aug. 27 to the Des Moines Beach… Read More

And they’re off! Photo by Michael Brunk / nwlens.com Burien Brat Trot organizers announced Wednesday (Oc. 5) that thanks to sponsor support and community participation, last weekend&rs… Read More

The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce announced that it will be giving away two pairs of Seahawks tickets at its Dec. 9 Holiday Luncheon. “Courtesy of the generosity of board mem… Read More

The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce announced that it will be giving away two pairs of Seahawks tickets at its Dec. 9 Holiday Luncheon. “Courtesy of the generosity of board mem… Read More

The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday the return of their annual Business Awards and Recognition Luncheon, and that nominations are now open. &ldq… Read More

The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday the return of their annual Business Awards and Recognition Luncheon, and that nominations are now open. &ldq… Read More

The Seattle Southside Chamber Staff and Board of Directors announced the final nominees for its Awards and Recognition Luncheon, which will be held on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Four P… Read More

The Seattle Southside Chamber Staff and Board of Directors announced the final nominees for its Awards and Recognition Luncheon, which will be held on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Four P… Read More

Recology CleanScapes’ Artist in Residence (AIR) Program provides local artists the opportunity to create art using materials gathered from the company’s recycling facility in So… Read More

Photos courtesy Andrew Crain Photography On Friday afternoon, Feb. 10, the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon at the Four Points by Shera… Read More

Photos courtesy Andrew Crain Photography On Friday afternoon, Feb. 10, the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon at the Four Points by Shera… Read More

All About Stormwater Why is it Bad? If you’ve been hearing a lot about water quality and improving watersheds lately, it is not surprising.  Howard County is making a strong… Read More

It’s time again to roll up those sleeves to tackle trash and beautify Burien during Discover Burien’s annual Clean Sweep Event, starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, and spon… Read More

Bike Works is hosting an event this Saturday, July 29 at the Recology Cleanscapes store in Burien, from Noon – 4 p.m. This event is an opportunity for people to drop off unwanted bike… Read More

The 2017 Des Moines Dollars for Scholars are off to college and the Board and Donors wish the scholarship winners all the success as they begin their pursuits in higher education. 2017 Des M… Read More

By Jack Mayne The recycling rate is up in Burien while the Council mulls the possibility of banning plastic grocery bags. The issues were long discussions at the Monday (April 23) meeting of… Read More

By Jack Mayne The trash and recycling service is being impacted by the decision by China to halt importing many recyclables, and that could have a future impact on its service prices to Des… Read More

The winners of the 2018 Des Moines Dollars for Scholars were recently honored at a scholarship awards ceremony held at the Des Moines Yacht Club. The theme of this year’s ceremony was… Read More

By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council began its semi-annual city budget discussions with a proposed biennial budget to replace the previous two-year one of $81.9 million with $53.5 million… Read More

Drainage Fix in Ellicott City Last summer a client contacted us hoping that we could help fix drainage issues in her yard.  Multiple spots in her yard had issues with rain water runoff… Read More

Here’s a weather-related update from the City of Burien for Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019: SEVERE WEATHER SHELTER: The Burien Severe Weather Shelter – located at Highline United Method… Read More

Recology CleanScapes announced that there will be no collections on Monday, Feb. 11, due to unsafe road conditions. “We will get to all impacted customers as quickly and as safely as… Read More

It’s time again to roll up those sleeves to tackle trash and beautify Burien during the Discover Burien’s annual Clean Sweep, starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 27. From 8 a… Read More

It’s time again to tackle the trash and beautify B-Town during Discover Burien’s annual Clean Sweep, which starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and is generously sponsored by… Read More

The Burien Farmers Market returns on Thursday, May 2, 2019, with some familiar faces – and new ones as well! There will be a new space in 2019 called “Market Alley” for l… Read More

Destination Des Moines’ 4th of July Fireworks event will light up the skies above the Des Moines Marina and Beach Park on Independence Day, starting at around 10:30 p.m. Please note t… Read More

On Saturday night, July 20, Marine View Drive came alive as hundreds lined the sunny streets of downtown Des Moines for the 60th annual Waterland Festival Parade. Everyone from local dignita… Read More

SeaTac’s annul ‘Get Your Green On’ event will be held at Angle Lake Park on Saturday, Sept. 21. Learn tips about natural yard care, recycling more, safe disposal of toxic h… Read More

Fourteen local students will receive scholarship awards at the Des Moines Dollars for Scholars annual reception on May 27, 2020. Due to social distancing protocols, the reception will be a … Read More

Fourteen local students will receive scholarship awards at the Des Moines Dollars for Scholars annual reception on May 27, 2020. Due to social distancing protocols, the reception will be a … 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. Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce&r… 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. Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce&r… Read More

A recent social media user wondered “How do I recycle shredded paper?” Various websites had provided conflicting guidance and even that was hard to find. This prompted us to see… Read More

A recent social media user wondered “How do I recycle shredded paper?” Various websites had provided conflicting guidance and even that was hard to find. This prompted us to see… Read More

SPONSORED: Welcome to “Ask Recology,” a monthly feature from sponsor Recology King County. You have questions, Recology has answers! Whether it’s about Recology services an… Read More

SPONSORED: Welcome to “Ask Recology,” a monthly feature from sponsor Recology King County. You have questions, Recology has answers! Whether it’s about Recology services an… Read More

SPONSORED: Welcome to “Ask Recology,” a monthly feature from sponsor Recology King County. You have questions, Recology has answers! Hi Recology! Every week I put my recyclables… Read More

SPONSORED: Welcome to “Ask Recology,” a monthly feature from sponsor Recology King County. You have questions, Recology has answers! Hi Recology! Every week I put my recyclables… Read More

The City of Burien this week announced that applications are now open for the city’s utility tax relief program. The Burien City Council adopted Ordinance 782, expanding the types of u… Read More

A Note From Lauren CLEANSCAPES 2023 SIGN UP OPENS APRIL 1ST!! I am so excited that it is spring! First I want to tell you that you can have us design and install a conservation landscape… Read More

Destination Des Moines annual all-ages “Smoke on the Water” Community BBQ will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Beach Park Picnic Shelter. This all ages fundraiser event … Read More

REMINDER: Join in on the FUN at this year’s ‘Smoke on the Water Community BBQ,’ coming up this Friday, July 22 and brought to you by Destination Des Moines. This all ages f… Read More

The City of Burien announced a Utility Tax Relief Program for qualifying residents, which offers rebates on certain utility taxes paid toward the following services: Water Sewer Solid waste… Read More

The City of Burien announced this week that its Utility Tax Relief Program will offer rebates on certain utility taxes for eligible residents. To qualify, community members must be a resi… Read More

Spend a beautiful summer afternoon at the ‘Smoke on the Water’ BBQ on Sunday, July 23, 2023, with delectable cuisine catered by L&S BBQ and live entertainment from the ABBAgr… Read More

The deadline to apply for the City of Burien’s Utility Tax Relief Program – which offers rebates on certain utility taxes – is Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. The program works f… Read More

Get ready to lather up your laughter with a bubbly collection of hilariously clean humor! Soap puns are like little bubbles of joy that tickle your funny bone and leave you feeling squeaky c… Read More

Thinking About Installing A Rain Garden? Rain gardens are a great way to collect water and keep it from running off of your property, picking up polluntants and silt and negatively affecting… Read More

What Is A Conservation Landscape? A conservation landscape is a landscape bed or garden that is designed with almost all native plants. It’s created to support local habitat by providi… Read More

Cleanscapes: An eco friendly garden cost share program in Howard County, MD Cleanscapes is a program that will cover 75% cost of certain landscape projects if approved by the program. There… Read More