Des Moines News

In the end, a compromise bill signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee this week strikes a middle ground both lawmakers are hailing as a step forward for those involved in adoptions.

Last week, 17 Puget Sound Skills Center students watched their 12-foot metal art sculpture get installed in downtown Des Moines as part of the city's new outdoor sculpture gallery.

The next meeting of the SW King School Retirees Association will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8th and So.

According to King County Metro's data, about 6,000 people are served on a daily basis in the Federal Way area.

Burien Master Gardeners continue with FREE advice, appearing at the Burien Library on Wednesdays as well as Furney's Nursery on Saturdays.

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.

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.

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.

Dick Lee and David Endicott of Music4Life with Rotary Club of Des Moines President Catherine Carbone-Rogers. Photo by Lisa Meinecke.

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 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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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 was nominated May 2 by Councilmember Bob Sheckler to fill the council seat vcated by Dan Caldwell.

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.