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KP Civic Center Benefit Car Show
Join us for an unforgettable day supporting the Key Peninsula Civic Center! This isn’t just any car show—it’s a community celebration with a purpose!. **Show-Stopping Cars:** Feast your eyes on a dazzling array of classic, custom, and exotic vehicles. **Family Fun:** Enjoy music, raffles, and activities for...
Des Moines City Manager’s Report for week ending Aug. 23, 2024
Des Moines City Manager’s Report for week ending Aug. 23, 2024. This past Monday, August 19, we officially welcomed Ted Boe as the new Chief of Police for our community! Chief Boe was sworn in by the Honorable Judge Leone marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Des Moines Police Department. With a distinguished career and a deep commitment to public safety, we are confident that Chief Boe will lead the department with integrity, vision, and dedication. We look forward to working together to serve and protect the communities of Des Moines. Join us in welcoming Chief Boe!
Why the alleged killer of 80-year-old dogwalker was free despite 8 felony convictions
The man accused of killing an 80-year-old dogwalker in a carjacking Tuesday has a lengthy criminal history in Washington much before the alleged attack in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, according to state records. State records show Jahmed Haynes, 48, was previously convicted of vehicular homicide, drug possession, car thefts,...
How Bad Will Washington’s Winter Be? Farmers’ Almanac Says…
When summer hits, all I hear from family members and friends is, “It’s too hot!!!”. Then, a couple of months later, when winter hits, all they say is, “It’s too cold!!!”. And in that rare time frame between the two extremes, I get, “It’s too pumpkin’...
Chilly Weekend with Rain in Mountains, Cooler Temperatures Prevail Until Next Week
Tonight through Sunday: A large low-pressure system will continue to move inland, keeping things active with showers and thunderstorms possible through this evening. Expect gusty winds with these storms, showers should dry up by 10 PM. Grab a coat because overnight lows will dip into the 40s and 50s
Highline Headlines - August 23, 2024
On Tuesday, August 27, all Highline Public Schools staff will engage in our Annual Equity Symposium. All school and district buildings will be closed to the public to allow our staff to attend this all-day event. 📲 Download ParentSquare. Want to stay effortlessly connected and informed about your child's...
WA state workers plan walkout over what they call 'disrespectful' contract offer
(The Center Square) – The latest bargaining session between union leadership for the Washington Federation of State Employees and the Office of Financial Management lasted 15 hours, but apparently did not bring the two sides any closer to a contract agreement. WFSE members have scheduled a Sept. 10 walkout for some 50,000 state employees. According to a union update, leaders are frustrated with negotiations on the new two-year contract (2025-2027)...
Floatplane crashes into Lake Meridian
Rescuers pulled the pilot from a floatplane that crashed into Lake Meridian Saturday morning. Around 10:10 a.m., several people called 911 to report the plane had crashed into the lake about 300 feet from shore. The plane was upside down after the crash, with its floats sticking out of the...
Man shot, killed following altercation in Seattle's Central District
SEATTLE — Detectives are working to find out what led to the shooting death of a man in Seattle Saturday morning. Police dispatch received reports of a shooting in the 1800 Block of South Jackson Street shortly before 11 a.m. Officers found an unresponsive 44-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds.
AS-IT-HAPPENED COVERAGE: Chilly but cheery Admiral Funktion street festival
11:36 AM: The Admiral Neighborhood Association wasn’t going to let a few (OK, more than a few, earlier) raindrops get in the way of this year’s Admiral Funktion street festival. It’s on right now, in the street on California SW between Admiral Way and SW College. Music starts at noon – here’s the lineup:
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