Des Moines, WA news on Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Des Moines, WA on Thursday, October 29, 2026: Maritime High may close as enrollment plummets to 83. Also: U.S. marshals arrested a fugitive wanted for murder in the Des Moines area after a Burien arrest ended a manhunt; Thursday 10/29: Allen Medical Aesthetics hosts 'Allen, After Dark' evening event in Des Moines. Weather: Mostly fair today with rain possible, highs near 53°F and gentle winds.

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Headlines

Des Moines Maritime High School may close as enrollment drops to 83 students, raising questions about the school's future.Hoodline · Oct 29, 8:16 AM

Safety & emergencies

U.S. marshals arrested a fugitive wanted for murder in the Des Moines area after a Burien arrest ended a manhunt.PNW Daily · Oct 28, 5:08 PM

Events & going out

Thursday 10/29: Allen Medical Aesthetics hosts 'Allen, After Dark' evening event in Des Moines.B-Town Blog · Oct 28, 5:23 PM
Thursday 10/31: Des Moines Downtown Farmers Market wraps up its outdoor season on Halloween evening.WHO13.com · Oct 28, 2:00 PM
Des Moines Arts Festival organizers are bringing a new fall art fair to Val Air Ballroom.Yahoo · Oct 28, 9:59 AM
Sunday 11/3: Des Moines Legacy Foundation hosts 'Back to the Brunch' auction featuring a UFO mystery cruise.B-Town Blog · Oct 28, 10:58 AM

Business & new openings

Many Hands thrift store is closing its Merle Hay Road location in Des Moines.The Des Moines Register · Oct 27, 3:48 PM

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