🌱 Juvenile arrested after late-night armed robbery near South 216th Street
Des Moines, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Des Moines! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
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- Juvenile arrested after late-night armed robbery near South 216th Street
- Heading to the Des Moines Activity Center with boxes of old paperwork?
Also on today's calendar: Creole Soul Open Mic Jam Night Thursdays, Des Moines and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 56 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds yielding to sun, temps: high: 61, low: 45.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Juvenile suspect arrested after armed robbery on Pacific Highway South early Saturday (seatacblog.com) — Des Moines Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Saturday, April 18, near the 3000 block of South 216th Street, where a juvenile allegedly stole a resident’s cellphone. Deputies and a K9 unit quickly located the suspect nearby, recovered the victim’s property, and booked the youth into the King County Juvenile Justice Center for investigation of robbery. 
• REMINDER: City of Des Moines shredding event is Wednesday, April 22 at Activity Center (waterlandblog.com) — Des Moines residents can bring sensitive papers to the free community shredding event today, Wednesday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Des Moines Activity Center. You can securely dispose of common personal documents, but items like cardboard, newspapers, boxes, X-rays, and plastics won’t be accepted.
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Wed night Jam at Des Moines Public house
Des Moines Public House, 22315 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines
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Wednesday April 22
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Other local events
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Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Advisory Board
Burien Community Center , 14700 6th Ave SW , Burien
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Builder Babies
Woodmont Library , 26809 Pacific Highway South , Seattle
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Creole Soul Open Mic Jam Night Thursdays, Des Moines
Creole Soul , We are located in the Alley , 22341 Marine View Dr S Suite D , Des Moines
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Academy Debrief
The Hi-Liners Musical Theatre , 14501 4th Ave SW , Burien
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After School Hangout
Woodmont Library , 26809 Pacific Highway South , Seattle
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Live Music at the Quarterdeck - Kevin Jones & Curtis Moore
Quarterdeck , 22307 Dock Ave S #1 , Des Moines
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ASTA NICE at Creole Soul
Creole Soul , We are located in the Alley , 22341 Marine View Dr S Suite D , Des Moines
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Hora de cuentos en español / Spanish Story Time
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
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Reading Buddies at Renton Library (Study Zone)
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
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Planning Commission
Council Chambers , 400 SW 152nd St SW , Burien
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Craft a Mini Library!
Woodmont Library , 26809 Pacific Highway South , Seattle
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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🗞 Nearby News
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Kent
- Kent Little League celebrates Opening Day at Ryan Brunner Field (kentreporter.com)
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