Des Moines, WA news on Sunday, October 18, 2026
In Des Moines, WA on Sunday, October 18, 2026: Wildlife talks, ballot boxes, bus hero, UW CEO named. Also: Rocky Horror Picture Show adds third performance as Des Moines show sells out; tickets available; Free wildlife talks coming this week to Burien, Des Moines, White Center and SeaTac libraries. Weather: Partly cloudy Sunday in Des Moines, 46–58°F with light winds.
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Headlines
- Rocky Horror Picture Show adds third performance as Des Moines show sells out; tickets available.B-Town Blog ·
News & local government
- Audit reveals nearly $17 million missing from King County Regional Homelessness Authority; calls to dismantle.KIRO 7 News Seattle · · Around
Events & going out
- Free wildlife talks coming this week to Burien, Des Moines, White Center and SeaTac libraries.B-Town Blog ·
Business & new openings
- Blair Hamilton Taylor named new CEO of United Way of King County.The Business Journals · · Around
Sports
- Mount Rainier girls JV basketball hosts Mariner January 5, 2027; live streaming available.NFHS Network ·
Community & volunteering
- No Kings protest held in Des Moines Sunday with smaller crowd focused on voter mobilization.Iowa Capital Dispatch ·
- Marta Idowu recognized for decades of public service work advancing equity and belonging.The Des Moines Register ·
- Hero passenger stopped King County bus after driver had medical emergency and prevented crash.KOMO · · Around
Notices, lost & found
- King County now has 100 ballot drop boxes; check online to find your nearest location.West Seattle Blog... · · Around
- Reprimanded King County judge Masaniai seeks reelection despite prior discipline.Seattle Red · · Around
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