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REMINDER: SeaTac Farmers Market continues this Wednesday, Aug. 7
REMINDER: African Community Housing & Development’s (ACHD) SeaTac Farmers Market will continue this Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 in the east parking lot of Matt Griffin YMCA. The market will be open from 3 – 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month through November, with future dates including September 4, October 2, and November 6.
CARES of Burien & Des Moines urgently seeking community help after rescuing 20 dogs in recent hoarding case
CARES of Burien and Des Moines Animal Control & Shelter this week issued an urgent appeal for donations after taking in 20 dogs from a recent hoarding case. The dogs – found living in deplorable conditions – require extensive medical attention, grooming, and rehabilitation. The discovery of the...
MISSING: Have you seen Bernard Dahilig? He’s been missing since July 10
The Des Moines Police Department is seeking Bernard Dahilig, who has been missing since July 10, 2024. Dahilig works in the food industry as a Chef/Cook, is 54-years-old, 5’10” tall and weights 235 lbs. Police said that he may be in need of medical care. Date: 08/01/24 ª...
A Dog’s Dream wags into the Des Moines Theater with its third store
A Dog’s Dream Natural Pet Supply has opened at 22327 Marine View Drive South, in the historic and recently renovated Des Moines Theater building. The grand opening took place on Aug. 3, 2024. Lori Anderson, who left her job in science to pursue her passion for pet care, opened...
Pop-up Art Exhibition will be Saturday, Aug. 10 in Des Moines
The Des Moines Legacy Foundation and Inkfish Foundation are sponsoring a pop-up art exhibition at Inkfish Gallery on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, starting at 5 p.m. It’s free to the public and it will be for one night only. The group show was curated by Fred Andrews and will...
Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Aug. 2, 2024
Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Aug. 2, 2024. If you haven’t sent in your ballot yet, you still have time! This Tuesday, August 6, is Election Day. The City Council has placed Proposition #1 on the ballot to provide dedicated funding for public safety purposes and to avoid a reduction in services. More information on this ballot measure can be found here.
Des Moines Police nab armed felon after stolen car and foot pursuit
Des Moines Police arrested a 31-year-old Kent man on Friday morning, Aug. 2, 2024, following an incident involving a stolen vehicle, a stolen firearm, and a brief foot pursuit. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious, unlicensed vehicle with a male driver passed out behind the wheel. When officers...
Des Moines City Council hears about Port noise study, city manager recruitment & police department update at Thursday night meeting
The Des Moines City Council Study Session on Thursday night, Aug. 1, 2024, covered a range of topics relevant to the community. A resident voiced concerns about protecting greenspaces from development, while the Port of Seattle presented updates on their ongoing airport noise study. The City Manager recruitment process is...
VIDEO: Auburn residents rally against juvenile violence at Public Safety Meeting
In response to recent incidents of juvenile violence, the Church of the Nazarene in Auburn hosted a Public Safety meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The event, organized by community member Jacob Blixt, featured Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus and Police Chief Mark Caillier, alongside concerned citizens who shared their experiences and participated in a Q&A session.
REMINDER: Three Tree Point Summer Art & Craft Market will be this Saturday, Aug. 3
REMINDER: The annual Three Tree Point Summer Art & Craft Market will be held this Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 3713 SW 171st Street (map below). All are invited to enjoy a unique Market by the Seaside at 3TP with local artists. This...
Des Moines Police will offer free steering wheel locks on Wednesday, Aug. 7
Vehicle owners in Des Moines can take advantage of a new initiative aimed at preventing car thefts – the Des Moines Police Department is distributing free steering wheel locks to owners of the most frequently stolen vehicle brands in the area. The event will take place on Wednesday, Aug....
Nightly I-5, SR 509, and local closures in south King County continue next week
Multiple overnight lane and ramp closures on I-5 in the Des Moines, SeaTac, and Kent area continue Aug. 5 through Aug. 9, as crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation reconfigure and stripe lanes for the final stage of the Veterans Drive tunnel. Crews will also close lanes...
Recology King County wins Excellence in Recycling Public Education award
Recology King County has been honored with the 2024 Excellence in Recycling Public Education award by the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA). This prestigious and competitive award recognizes Recology King County as a true leader in public education within the waste and recycling industry. Recology King County (RKC) stood...
VIDEO: Seattle Southside Chamber’s inaugural Leadership Conference huge success, draws 200 attendees
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce held its inaugural Leadership Conference on July 19, 2024 at Highline College, bringing together business leaders, students, community members and local officials to discuss economic development and community empowerment in our region.
Get a FREE car wash at Brown Bear in Des Moines on Thursday, Aug. 8
Brown Bear Car Wash will celebrate its 67th anniversary with free “Beary Clean” car washes on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at all tunnel locations, including Des Moines. This event is part of their annual Customer Appreciation Day, fondly known as “Free Car Wash Day.” It’s the biggest single-day free car wash event in the U.S. each year, with last year’s total reaching 35,469 free washes.
Former local politician Georgette (Vikingstad) Valle has passed away
Georgette (Vikingstad) Valle died peacefully in her sleep at home on July 10, 2024, four months short of 100. She is survived by her children Christine (Goonetilleke), Peter and CoCo Valle; and grandchildren: Erica, George, Alicia and Bryan. Georgette served 12 terms as a Washington State Representative, one term on...
You can get a $200 credit for your electricity bill thanks to state Climate Commitment Act
The Department of Commerce today announced the Washington Families Clean Energy Credits grant program, which provides a $200 energy bill credit to eligible electricity customers across Washington and is funded by the state’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). “We are committed to ensuring that the benefits of the state’s clean...
DAL Law Firm: The Three Main Priorities of Your Estate Plan
As an law firm specializing in estate planning in the Seattle area, we understand the importance of ensuring your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes. When creating an estate plan, there are three main priorities that you should focus on to achieve peace of mind and security for yourself and your loved ones:
Des Moines Summer Concert Series continues this Wednesday night with latin music from ‘Correo Aereo’
The Des Moines Summer Concert Series continues this Wednesday, July 31, 2024 with free live latin music by Correo Aereo at Des Moines Beach Park. The free concert will start at 7 p.m. The concerts, which continue Wednesday nights until Aug. 21, are free to the public and promise an...
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