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Des Moines residents have been interested in an arts commission for quite some time and city officials have taken that interest to heart.

Nancy Warren, co-chairwoman of the recently created Des Moines Arts Commission, said last week, "Des…MORE

Redondo Square Shopping Center is home to Des Moines' new south police station, thanks to the combined efforts of city officials, business leaders, community members and the police department.

Police Chief Roger Baker said last week that…MORE

With gang activity increasing in the Pacific Ridge neighborhood of Des Moines and a police force stretched thin by funding cuts, Police Chief Roger Baker realized that he needed help.

This year alone there have been eight gang-related…MORE

Today is America's 231st birthday, and a lot of celebrating will be going on in South King County communities.

Here's a look at what's happening.

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The Fourth of July Family Days begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 8 p…MORE

A joint effort is underway to provide low-income seniors in the Des Moines area with emergency disaster kits.

The project is a joint effort of the Des Moines Senior Services Advisory Committee, the Des Moines Activity Center, the Enhanced…MORE

The Federal Way Police Department and South King Fire and Rescue are teaming up once again to reduce the danger to public safety and property damage caused by the possession, and use of fireworks in our city.

The ban of fireworks has…MORE

The phone rang, I picked it up.

"Hello Mr. Anthony, this is Debbie calling from Epiphany Worldwide Rewards Center and I have a no-cost offer for you...we'll be sending a large package out to you soon and I just need to verify the last four…MORE

The Regional Transportation Investment District's road and transit financing funding package got closer to the November ballot last week when the Metropolitan King County Council unanimously approved the plan for submittal to voters in the three-…MORE

A 48-year-old man drowned while diving in Puget Sound off Constellation Park Saturday evening.

Granite L. Garver was diving with a partner in water near the intersection of Beach Drive and 63rd Avenue Southwest shortly before 9 p.m.…MORE

Starting in August 2008, Ballard High School students are going to enjoy a new athletic field and track.

Plans are moving forward on the Seattle School District's plans to construct a multi-purpose field at the high school.

Field…MORE