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Seal pup being nurtured back to health after found staving on Washington beach

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A harbor seal pup, found alone and starving in Des Moines, Washington, is recovering at a local rehabilitation center and preparing for a return to the wild.See the Story

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Des Moines Police secure nearly $284K state grant to continue Mental Health Co-Responder program - The Waterland Blog

The Des Moines Police Department has been awarded $283,480.67 in state grant funding to continue its Mental Health Co-Responder program, that officials say provides vital crisis support for vulnerable residents. The grant, awarded through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), will sustain the city’s “Getting People Services” (GPS) program from July 2025 through June 2027. The program pairs police officers with trained…Read Article

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MIBBB Fest inspires out-of-this-world Scavenger Hunt at Westfield Southcenter Mall - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

Explore Seattle Southside is inviting Earthlings and extraterrestrials alike to embark on an out-of-this-world quest with “The Southcenter Files,” a free, phone-based scavenger hunt happening June 13–20 at Westfield Southcenter Mall. The fun new interactive event is part of the 2025 Men in Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB Fest), a celebration of the region’s UFO history, including the infamous 1947 “Maury Island Incident.” Visitors can channel their i…See the Story

Overnight Closures on Southbound SR 99, Local Streets Planned June 1-5 in South King County - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

Overnight lane closures along SR 99 continue starting Sunday, June 1, in SeaTac and Des Moines for an ongoing sidewalk improvement project. Right lane closures are planned nightly on southbound SR 99 between South 200th Street in SeaTac and SR 516 in Des Moines from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, June 1, until Thursday morning, June 5. Overnight closures also are planned on local streets where they intersect with SR 99 during the same times. Signed d…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines See the Story

Motorcyclist killed in Des Moines crash identified as 67-year-old local resident - The Waterland Blog

Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash on Friday, May 23, on Des Moines Memorial Drive as Alonzo Curtis Crawford, 67, of Des Moines. According to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office, Crawford died from multiple blunt force injuries following a collision that occurred near the intersection of Des Moines Memorial Drive and South 212th Street. His death has been ruled an accident.Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Fatal motorcycle crash closes Des Moines Memorial Drive Friday - The Waterland Blog

A fatal motorcycle collision has shut down a section of Des Moines Memorial Drive South as Des Moines Police and the Washington State Patrol investigate the scene.Police reported that Des Moines Memorial Drive South is closed between Marine View Drive and S. 212th Street (map below). The closure began Friday morning, May 23, 2025 and is expected to remain in effect for several hours.Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

CIH Reception at WPX 2025 to Feature D.C. Insider Jim Wiesemeyer on Ag Policy - Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info

Trends “Trade, Tariffs, and Trump” will be the hot topic as Commodity & Ingredient Hedging (CIH) hosts a timely and thought-provoking reception at the 2025 World Pork Expo. Join industry […] The post CIH Reception at WPX 2025 to Feature D.C. Insider Jim Wiesemeyer on Ag Policy appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info.Stock Markets · Des Moines Read Article

Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation Association's annual Memorial Day observance will be Monday, May 26 - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

The Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation Association will be holding its annual Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 26, 2024, starting at 11 a.m. This will be held at the old Sunnydale Elementary School building located at the corner of South 156th Street and Des Moines Memorial Drive (DMMD; map below). There is parking on both sides of the school. The American Legion will present the colors. Chris Plyman, American Legion Historian, will…Memorial Day · Des Moines Read Article

'Health Before Wealth' rally planned for this Saturday, May 17 in Des Moines to support constitution and rule of law - The Waterland Blog

Local residents will gather for a peaceful rally titled “Health Before Wealth” in Des Moines this Saturday, May 17, 2025, to show support for the Constitution and the Rule of Law. The rally, organized by the grassroots group Seniors for the Constitution, will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. at Big Catch Plaza, located at the intersection of South 216th Street and South Marine View Drive in Des Moines (map below). Participants will be stationed on al…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Got tix yet? Fourth Annual Men in Black Birthday Bash is Saturday, June 21 - The Waterland Blog

The fourth annual festival celebrating the anniversary of the world’s first encounter with the iconic Men in Black is Saturday, June 21, at the Quarterdeck in Des Moines. The Men In Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB) is the main event of the week-long MIBBB Fest 2025. Bash attendees come dressed as Men in Black or other black-and-white attire and enjoy themed music, comedy bits, quirky traditions, light bites, and surprises. The MIBBB program launches …Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines See the Story

Laborers launch new training facility

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Designed to meet the needs of a growing workforce, the new building will provide more opportunities for apprenticeship and skill-building DES MOINES, WA (May 13, 2025) — On Friday, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 242 held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of construction of their new training facility. The […] The post Laborers launch new training facility appeared first on The STAND.Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article