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Sound Transit to host Info Fair at Highline College this Thursday, Oct. 9 ahead of Federal Way Link opening - The Waterland Blog

South King County residents will soon be able to ride light rail farther south when the Federal Way Link Extension opens Dec. 6, and Sound Transit and Highline College will host an informational fair this Thursday, Oct. 9 to help the community prepare. The free, family-friendly event will run from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Highline College’s Student Union Building (map below). Attendees will hear updates on the extension, which will add three new sta…LRT · Des Moines Read Article

Seattle Southside Chamber to host Mixer at Second Love Coffee in Des Moines on Wednesday, Oct. 15 - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

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 will host its October Mixer on Wednesday, Oct. 15, offering local professionals an opportunity to network while enjoying coffee, snacks and desserts at Second Love Coffee Roasters. The mixer runs from 4 to 6 p.m. and is open to both members and nonmembers of th…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Des Moines Police invite community to 'Coffee with a Cop' at Highline Community College on Wednesday, Oct. 1 - The Waterland Blog

The Des Moines Police Department will host a National Coffee with a Cop Day gathering on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to Noon at Highline Community College, Building 8. Police describe the event as an informal chance to meet officers, ask questions and share what matters most. “No speeches. No agenda. Just coffee and conversation, building relationships, one coffee at a time.”Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

‘Storm Before The Calm:’ The Making of Tribal Canoe Journeys - Underscore Native News

Autumn MacGee has two moods when she is in the water. One is full of contagious laughter, jokes and talkative banter with her crew. The other is more fierce, holding an intense focus for maneuvers in the water, her eyes sharp and searing, prepared for whatever comes ahead while simultaneously healing from what’s behind her. Autumn McGee, the canoe program manager for the Muckleshoot tribe, asked her canoe family to gather around their canoes a…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Des Moines City Council honors Mount Rainier Pool's 50th anniversary, confronts budget challenges & more - The Waterland Blog

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2025, marked a pivotal meeting for the Des Moines City Council, as members celebrated a community milestone while confronting significant financial hurdles. The council recognized the 50th anniversary of Mount Rainier Pool with an official proclamation, honoring a local landmark. Meanwhile, the city's financial health was a central topic of discussion. Despite a positive fund balance, a forecast showed revenue falling far shor…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Mt. Rainier Rams top Highline Pirates 38-20 in high school football season opener 'Waterfront Cup' - The Waterland Blog

Mt. Rainier High School opened its 2025 football season with a statement win Friday night, Sept. 5, defeating the Highline High Pirates 38-20 in a non-conference matchup at Highline Memorial Stadium. The win gave Mt. Rainier momentum to start the season with a 1-0 record, while Highline looks to regroup at 0-1 heading into league play. The Pirates battled to stay within reach but could not overcome Mt. Rainier’s balanced attack.Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Victim’s Car Riddled with Bullets in Crossfire From Des Moines Shootout

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An Auburn man caught in the crossfire of a shootout in Des Moines Saturday night says he came within inches of being killed or injured.Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines See the Story

'Waterland Woof' to bring pups and people together in Des Moines on Saturday, Sept. 6 - The Waterland Blog

Dogs and their humans will take center stage at "Waterland Woof," a free community event set for Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon at the Des Moines Beach Park Picnic Shelter and trail. Organizers describe the event as a day to “connect and celebrate people, pups and planet” with activities designed to highlight community resources, outdoor fun and clean water action. All are welcome, and friendly dogs on leashes are encouraged to …Dogs · Des Moines Read Article

'Workers Over Billionaires' Labor Day rally will be at Big Catch Plaza this coming Monday, Sept. 1 - The Waterland Blog

By Victoria AndrewsLabor Day, summer’s last hurrah, takes on a somewhat different tone in these uncertain times. For the extremely wealthy, everything’s fine, maybe even better than fine. But for most working people, the almost daily threats to their status quo mean nothing can be taken for granted, including the safety of their jobs.Are tariffs already impacting you or your employer? Are you an immigrant or do you work with anyone who is in fea…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Scuba Diver Who Died in Des Moines Monday Identified as 67-Year-Old Man - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect that Jeffery Alan Christiansen, the diver who died during a night dive at Redondo Beach Park, was a resident of Olalla, not Des Moines as previously reported. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who died during a scuba diving incident Monday night at Redondo Beach Park as 67-year-old Jeffery Alan Christiansen of Olalla. As we previously reported, Christiansen was …Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines See the Story

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Sound Transit to host Info Fair at Highline College this Thursday, Oct. 9 ahead of Federal Way Link opening - The Waterland Blog

Seattle Southside Chamber to host Mixer at Second Love Coffee in Des Moines on Wednesday, Oct. 15 - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

Des Moines Police invite community to 'Coffee with a Cop' at Highline Community College on Wednesday, Oct. 1 - The Waterland Blog

‘Storm Before The Calm:’ The Making of Tribal Canoe Journeys - Underscore Native News

Des Moines City Council honors Mount Rainier Pool's 50th anniversary, confronts budget challenges & more - The Waterland Blog

Mt. Rainier Rams top Highline Pirates 38-20 in high school football season opener 'Waterfront Cup' - The Waterland Blog

Victim’s Car Riddled with Bullets in Crossfire From Des Moines Shootout

'Waterland Woof' to bring pups and people together in Des Moines on Saturday, Sept. 6 - The Waterland Blog

'Workers Over Billionaires' Labor Day rally will be at Big Catch Plaza this coming Monday, Sept. 1 - The Waterland Blog

Scuba Diver Who Died in Des Moines Monday Identified as 67-Year-Old Man - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

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Sound Transit to host Info Fair at Highline College this Thursday, Oct. 9 ahead of Federal Way Link opening - The Waterland Blog

Seattle Southside Chamber to host Mixer at Second Love Coffee in Des Moines on Wednesday, Oct. 15 - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

Des Moines Police invite community to 'Coffee with a Cop' at Highline Community College on Wednesday, Oct. 1 - The Waterland Blog

‘Storm Before The Calm:’ The Making of Tribal Canoe Journeys - Underscore Native News

Des Moines City Council honors Mount Rainier Pool's 50th anniversary, confronts budget challenges & more - The Waterland Blog

Mt. Rainier Rams top Highline Pirates 38-20 in high school football season opener 'Waterfront Cup' - The Waterland Blog

Victim’s Car Riddled with Bullets in Crossfire From Des Moines Shootout

'Waterland Woof' to bring pups and people together in Des Moines on Saturday, Sept. 6 - The Waterland Blog

'Workers Over Billionaires' Labor Day rally will be at Big Catch Plaza this coming Monday, Sept. 1 - The Waterland Blog

Scuba Diver Who Died in Des Moines Monday Identified as 67-Year-Old Man - The B-Town (Burien) Blog