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Maritime High School honors its first graduates with 100 percent graduation rate - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

Maritime High School (MHS), a regional choice public high school in Des Moines, WA, marked a historic milestone on June 18, 2025 with the graduation of its inaugural Class of 2025. The ceremony celebrated 31 pioneering students who have become the first graduates of this innovative maritime-focused educational institution. “I’m thrilled to congratulate this first graduating class of the Maritime High School in Des Moines,” said Rep. Adam Smith. …Read Article

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Friday Roundtable: Des Moines Trail

A new trail segment has opened connecting the first two phases of the Lake to Sound Trail in Des Moines and SeaTac, as reported by Mara Mellits in the Seattle Times. The Times article has a map of the trail and its relationship to the Green River Trail, Interurban Trail, and Cedar River Trail. Today’s Roundtable looks at the current trail extent, and two future segments that will connect four major trails in south King County. With the new segme…Read Article

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Take a walk at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines this Saturday, June 28 - The Waterland Blog

On Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 am, we’ll walk at Saltwater State Park. The address is 25205 8th Pl S in Des Moines. We’ll meet in the lower parking lot near the bathrooms a few minutes before 11:00 am. You’ll need to have a Discover Pass for your car to park in the lot. If you don’t have one, you may be able to check out a Discover Pass at the Des Moines library, or most King County libraries, with your library card (if they have any available).Read Article

The Shark Next Door

Every summer, something ancient and mysterious swims up from the dark and into Puget Sound dive logs. Bluntnose sixgill sharks are deep-sea giants with fluorescent blue-green eyes. They usually cruise thousands of feet below the surface. But between June and September, they rise into the shallows off Redondo Beach in Des Moines, Wash. They’ve been seen here since at least the 1970s, though sightings have picked up in recent years. Puget Sound is…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Des Moines Area Food Bank announces 2025 free summer meal sites - The Waterland Blog

The Des Moines Area Food Bank is once again offering free meals to children this summer as part of the federally funded Summer Food Service Program, with more than 20 open meal sites across South King County. Children ages 1 to 18 are eligible to receive free breakfasts, lunches or snacks, depending on the site, with no registration required. Locations include parks, schools, apartment complexes, and community centers in Des Moines, SeaTac, Buri…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Overnight SR 99 closures for paving continue this weekend in Des Moines and SeaTac - The Waterland Blog

Paving and sidewalk upgrades will continue along northbound and southbound State Route 99 starting this Friday night, June 20, requiring another week of overnight lane closures in SeaTac and Des Moines. Closure […] The post Overnight SR 99 closures for paving continue this weekend in Des Moines and SeaTac appeared first on The Waterland Blog.Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

City of Des Moines launches summer neighborhood pop-ups with Tuesday, June 24 event at Wooton Park - The Waterland Blog

The City of Des Moines is inviting residents to connect with city staff during a series of informal summer “Neighborhood Pop-Up” events, beginning Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Wooton Park in Redondo. The event will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and offers residents a chance to meet staff members, ask questions, share concerns, and enjoy a free Otter Pop in a relaxed outdoor setting. “This is your chance to chat with City staff about what’s on your…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Rep. Adam Smith seeks $3 million to redesign Midway Park in Des Moines - The Waterland Blog

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith is pushing for $3 million in federal funding to support a major redesign and expansion of Midway Park in Des Moines, part of a broader effort to revitalize public spaces in Washington’s 9th Congressional District. The proposed improvements target accessibility, safety and usability for the Pacific Ridge neighborhood, where the park is currently underutilized due to limited infrastructure, outdated lighting, and poor visibili…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Des Moines City Council reviews Woodmont project, light rail progress, meeting rules and more - The Waterland Blog

On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Des Moines City Council convened for a Committee of the Whole and Study Session to address a range of significant topics. The agenda featured a presentation on a major mixed-use development on Pacific Highway, an update from Sound Transit on the nearly completed light rail extension, and a spirited debate among councilmembers regarding potential revisions to the City Council Protocol Manual. Discussions centered on…LRT · Des Moines Read Article

Rusty gun found during recent low tide to be donated for crime lab training, Des Moines Police say - The Waterland Blog

A crusty, rust-covered gun discovered by a citizen during low tide in Des Moines on May 26, 2025 will be donated to the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Crime Lab for training, according to the Des Moines Police Department (DMPD). The weapon was recovered along the city’s shoreline and appeared heavily corroded. Officials did not indicate whether the gun was connected to any active investigation, but said it would serve a useful role in law enforce…Education · Des Moines Read Article

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…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article