REMINDER: Get your costumes and goodie bags ready for Destination Des Moines annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Path through the Marine View Drive business district on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2022, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The Trick-or-Treat path will stretch along Marine View Drive South between 216th and 227th. “Bring your...

The MaST Center and Des Moines Arts Commission invite the public to the 12th annual “Squid-A-Rama” on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at Des Moines Beach Park, from 4 – 7 p.m. This free, family-friendly event offers attendees the unique chance to dive into the world of squid with hands-on dissections and interactive learning stations.

The male victim who was killed on Pacific Highway South on Friday night, Oct. 25, 2024 has been identified by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office as Ronald Paul Bigelow, 61. Coroners said that Bigelow died from multiple blunt force injuries after being struck in the roadway by two...

Des Moines Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Abner Rodriguez Herrera, a 14-year-old boy who was last seen on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, before leaving his residence for school. Police said that he has not returned home, and his family is concerned for...

Paper Delights in Olde Burien will open the doors on their newly-expanded shop at 10 a.m. this Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, and all are invited!. Arguably the most charming corner shop in Burien will now expand to encompass the space previously home to “The Shoppe Seahurst.”. With scores of...

South King Fire announced this week that it has launched an innovative Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) program aimed at addressing complex health issues within the community, reducing unnecessary emergency room visits, and improving overall wellness for residents. Since its inception on July 1, 2024, the MIH program has already made...

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office this week charged Jake L. Berman, 39, with second-degree murder in the death of his neighbor, 69-year-old Marla M. Knigge in Des Moines on Aug. 4, 2024. Charging documents detail a brutal assault allegedly by Berman that left Knigge, a petite woman at...

All lanes on southbound I-5 just south of SR 516 (Kent/Des Moines Road) in Kent were closed due to a massive, multi-vehicle accident involving 45 drivers on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 27, 2024, causing a backup of over five miles. Puget Sound Fire, South King Fire & Rescue, King County Medic...

Proposition 1: So Much for Trust and Transparency!. Despite the Des Moines City Council’s public stance on trust and transparency, both the Council and its staff are engaging in a campaign of deception and deceit with the Proposition 1 Public Safety Levy Lid-Lift campaign. Let’s do the math on...

Kent Police are investigating a fatal accident that claimed the life of a 61-year-old Des Moines man on Friday night, October. 26, 2024 along Pacific Highway South. Police said that at approximately 10:28 p.m., officers and medics responded to the 26600 block of Pacific Highway South (map below), where they found the man deceased in the roadway.

Tukwila Police faced two consecutive nights of street racing chaos this weekend that shut down intersections and required backup from multiple jurisdictions to contain aggressive crowds. Police said that on Friday night, Oct. 25, 2024, a group of street racers blocked a south-end intersection, performing burnouts and refusing to disperse....

As ballots for the upcoming November Election are being delivered, it is essential to highlight the perspectives of the dedicated police officers and staff who diligently serve our community. The critical nature of voting YES for Proposition 1 cannot be emphasized enough. Citizen backing plays a pivotal role in ensuring...

The Des Moines City Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 included a heartfelt send-off for the interim city manager, public concerns about a ballot proposition, and a detailed update on the city budget. The council also grappled with the upcoming expansion of Sea-Tac Airport and the need for resident...

Thanks to DNA testing, the Des Moines Police Department has identified Jake Berman as the suspect in the Aug. 4 2024 murder of Marla Knigge, who was found in a condominium complex. Officers initially responded to a condo complex near S. 219th Street and 7th Avenue South that day after...

I’m a doctor with Public Health – Seattle & King County. But, first and foremost, I’m a dad to my two-year-old son, Max. He’s at such a fun age and will be the center of attention over the holidays – he’s dressing as a Pokemon for Halloween, and I’m excited to see him play with his cousins and grandma when we return to my hometown in California. I don’t want to miss out on any of it, so I’m taking precautions to avoid respiratory illnesses this winter. I’m also taking steps to help protect Max from respiratory illnesses like flu and whooping cough, which can be really serious for children and babies.

The Des Moines Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Malik Slack, a 14-year-old who has been missing since Oct. 23, 2024. Police said that he was last seen at Woodmont Elementary School, wearing black sweatpants, a black jacket, and black shoes. He has friends in the...

Des Moines Police and Public Safety Prop 1 No Longer a Property Tax Increase. What has changed after the August 2024 Primary Election?. In the August 2024 Primary Election, the City of Des Moines placed a measure on the ballot to add 50 cents to the current levy rate, which would have resulted in a 50-cent increase of the annual assessed value (AAV) to be collected to fund Police and Public Safety services. (This Measure Failed)

Downtown Kent will come alive this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 with the annual Street of Treats event, where local merchants will offer Halloween-themed goodies to children and visitors. “Participating downtown Kent merchants are welcoming little ghouls, goblins and visitors to stop in and get a spooktacular treat,” organizers said.

What Happens If I Die Without a Will in Washington?. Creating a will might not be at the top of your to-do list, but it’s one of the most crucial steps in ensuring that your assets and loved ones are cared for after you’re gone. If you die without a will in Washington State, your estate will be subject to intestate succession laws, which determine how your assets are distributed. Understanding what happens under these laws can help you see the importance of having a will in place to protect your interests.

Highline College Foundation’s annual fundraiser event – ‘Thunderbirds Soar Through the Decades’ – will take place on Saturday night, Nov. 2, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Highline College Student Union (Building 8). “Thunderbirds Soar is an opportunity for our supporters from throughout the community,...