All are invited to explore the Pacific Northwest’s connection to perhaps the most mysterious legend in UFO history – the iconic “Men in Black” during two upcoming events. Local historian Steve Edmiston will recount the story of the first recorded Men In Black sighting in two...

REMINDER: Along with the Kent Community Foundation and the Kent School District, the City of Kent will be hosting an outdoor movie experience this Friday, May 3 and a STEM festival with an astronaut on Saturday, May 4, 2024. These unique events are designed to inspire, educate, and bring our...

Anthony Barksdale, also known as Tony or Ant, is missing from Cleveland Ohio, but he may be in the Puget Sound area. Police said that he made it out to our region and was most recently seen in Des Moines, Kent, Seattle and Bellevue. “Anthony’s family wants to get him...

Understanding Quit Claim Deeds: A Comprehensive Guide. In the realm of real estate transactions, various legal instruments come into play, each serving distinct purposes and carrying specific implications for property ownership. Among these, the quit claim deed stands out as a unique and versatile tool. Today, we’ll delve into what a quit claim deed is, its purpose, and how it differs from other types of property deeds.

Stormfest will be held in-person again the weekend of June 4, 5, and 6, 2024 at Des Moines Beach Park, and you could earn up to $500. As always training, support, and lunch will be provided. Expenses will be paid. Please see the flyers below for more details on the event.

Bodle Integrative Health in Des Moines is a special place for healing. That’s a bold statement, but the fact that at Bodle you are served by a whole family of your neighbors dedicated to helping you feel better now, and further down the road, make this bold statement simple truth. There are many clinics where you may be able to find relief from back, neck or leg pain, but few can claim a successful practice since 1991, working in the same community.

Highline Public Schools this week released a virtual reality, drone-style video of what the new Pacific Middle School in Des Moines will look like once construction is completed. “Fly around the exterior of the new Pacific Middle School design in a little over one minute!”. The new, modern Pacific Middle...

Effective Friday, April 26, 2024, the City of Des Moines is launching its public park zone speed safety program, which will begin by notifying drivers if they exceed the speed limit near Redondo Boardwalk and Wooton Park. Actual ticketing will begin on May 24, 2024 with a fine of $145...

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending April 26, 2024. The project team is working on 60% design plans and will have that completed within the next week. The team is actively pursuing a surface water grant that would cover the expenses related to implementing bio retention swales (up to $500k). Based on feedback from the Marina Steps public meeting, we are continuing coordination with PSE for undergrounding the utility poles at the top of the stair location. The goal remains to have the design completed and to go out to bid for construction before the end of the year.

The Des Moines City Council had a packed agenda at its Thursday, April 25, 2024 meeting. Spring events like the Waterland Wine & Art Walk and the South Sound Opening Day of Boating were announced. Residents aired concerns about park safety and potential tax hikes. The activation of speed cameras...

In observance of National Infertility Awareness Week, Childress Nursing Services (CNS) is honored to spotlight the inspiring journey of its founder and visionary healthcare administrator, Quiana Daniels. Recently named one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2024, Quiana’s dedication to transforming fertility and maternity care...

The Des Moines Waterland Walkers April Walk will be this Saturday, April 27, 2024 – International Sculpture Day!. Date & Time: Saturday, April 27, 2024. 11:30 a.m. Place: Des Moines Library, 21620 11th Ave S. in Des Moines. The library is open on Saturdays, but there should be plenty...

The latest installment of KD Hall’s talk show, “Conversations with KD Hall,” is set to air this Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7 p.m. on KING5 and KING5 Plus. Episode 2, a pivotal part of a four-part series titled “Behind Sports Edition with Champions of Change,” continues KD’s 19-year journey of storytelling and connecting diverse voices.

This week, the Des Moines Police Department issued a warning to residents about a ‘Sextortion’ scam:. “Financially Motivated Sextortion has become very common in the past couple of years and the FBI has received thousands of complaints. Typically, an international subject pretends to be a young attractive female online and convinces or coerces the victim to send nude pictures. Sometimes, they create deep fake photos with real pictures of the victim. Once the subject has the pictures/videos, they threaten to send the pictures/videos to the victim’s friends/family if the victim doesn’t send them money.

Inclusive Aesthetics in The Park Owner Grace Grymes Chapman, DNP, has announced a Grand Opening Open House and Ribbon Cutting event to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 12-3 p.m. at their new location in the Normandy Park Towne Center. She invites the community to come discover her...

SeaTac Council Chambers were packed with residents supporting now-former City Manager Carl Cole at Tuesday night’s (April 23, 2024) SeaTac City Council meeting. Formerly serving as SeaTac Police Chief for many years, Cole has served as SeaTac’s City Manager since 2019, navigating the city through the pandemic and beyond.

REMINDER: International Sculpture Day in Des Moines will be this coming Saturday, April 27, 2024, and will offer an opportunity to celebrate sculpture. The art projects encourage active participation, while allowing individuals to feel more confident in their ability to express themselves. The event – held from 1–4 p.m. at...