Saturday May 18 | Federal Way Mirror
King County Metro bus service faces 17 percent cut
According to King County Metro's data, about 6,000 people are served on a daily basis in the Federal Way area.
Here's the June schedule for the Burien Master Gardener Clinics
Burien Master Gardeners continue with FREE advice, appearing at the Burien Library on Wednesdays as well as Furney's Nursery on Saturdays.
Highline School District proposes update to school safety and security program
The Highline School District announced Tuesday that "more extensive staff training and strong coordination with local law enforcement are the hallmarks of a proposal to improve safety and security" at local schools.
Trial continued to Oct. 8 for man charged in Kent murder of Devin Topps
Jorge L. Lizarraga faces an Oct. 8 trial date for the 2010 second-degree murder of Devin Topps, a former Kentridge High School student athlete.
And they're off - here's who's running for Des Moines offices
Monday, May 13 was the first day to file to run for office with King County Elections for 2013, and the race for Des Moines City Council is off and running.
Highline Music4Life Receives over $10,000 from Blues & Brews Festival
Dick Lee and David Endicott of Music4Life with Rotary Club of Des Moines President Catherine Carbone-Rogers. Photo by Lisa Meinecke.
Three injured in wreck of two cars, semitrailer on U.S. Highway 101
Medics treated three people for minor injuries after a wreck involving two cars and a semitrailer prompted the closure of U.S. Highway 101 for about an hour and a half late last week.
The return of spring chinook jacks counted at Bonneville Dam is on a near-record pace.
Employees representing major sectors of the travel industry will attend this event hosted by the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce in a show of support for the jobs and economic impact created by visitors to Washington State.
Advertiser Second Saturday's next Divorce Workshop is this Saturday
Advertiser Second Saturday Divorce Workshops wants to remind our Readers that their next workshop will be held from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. this Saturday, May 11.
City-wide sculpture installations set for may 17 in Des Moines
A multi-year effort spearheaded by the City of Des Moines Arts Commission to bring an outdoor gallery of sculptures to the downtown Des Moines Marina District is nearing completion.
Hyde Shuttle takes seniors to the Des Moines Farmer's Market
The Hyde Shuttle vans are seen nearly everywhere in the Des Moines, Normandy Park and Burien area, taking folks wherever they need to go, and now, you can ride one to the Des Moines Farmer's Market! Beginning June 1st, and every other Saturday through October, you can ride a comfortable, clean Hyde Shuttle van from your home to the Farmer's market ... (more)
Save the Date: Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market opens Saturday, June 1
26. Coming off its most successful season in history - up 40% over 2011 - the Market will be bringing you lots of new vendors, including farms, meat ranchers, unique produce and much more.
CorkyCellars gave and got support
It's hard to put into words the impact people have on a community. Sometimes it's things that are hard to describe--a smiling face, a welcoming expression, a warm environment, a place to talk.
Congressman Smith tells Highline College town hall strong middle class is key to economy
A strong middle class is the key to a strong economy. That was the overall theme at Congressman Adam Smith's Town Hall meeting May 2 at Highline Community College in Des Moines.
Nutting appointed to Des Moines council
Nutting was nominated May 2 by Councilmember Bob Sheckler to fill the council seat vcated by Dan Caldwell.
Local resident moving forward with coalition on minor sex trafficking
Des Moines resident Carri Litowitz wants our Readers to know that the 'Coalition Against Trafficking' - targeting minor sex trafficking in the US and south King County region - will officially kick-off on May 14.
A reporter's view of Des Moines' grand marina plans
When I heard recently that Des Moines is looking for someone to redevelop its marina, I had a flashback to 1988.
Spare-tire bandit targeting students in Des Moines
Des Moines police are on the lookout for the thief or thieves who've made off with more than two dozen spare tires in the past several months, mostly at Highline Community College.
Learn about the history of Furney's Nursery on Thursday, May 8
The Des Moines Historical Society will be presenting "The History of Furney's Nursery" on Thursday, May 8, starting at 7 p.m. at the Des Moines IOOF Hall .