Maury Island Incident Historical Society releases list of Top Songs for UFO Lovers
The Maury Island Incident Historical Society this week released its list of the top songs for UFO lovers – just in time for National UFO Day (June 24) and World UFO Day (July 2) celebrations. Steve Edmiston, Society co-founder, said: “Celebrations are just better with music, and it’s amazing how much great music has been created that associates with flying saucers, space, and the notion that we might not be alone in the galaxy. Some of these songs are hits, multi-generational classics and obvious choices, like Elton John’s Rocket Man or David Bowie’s Space Oddity, but some are less well known, ...
Des Moines, other cities, hire consultant to seek ways to control airport noise
By Jack Mayne At Thursday night's (June 5) Des Moines City Council study session, lawmakers heard from aviation consultants the city has hired to help steer the city through increases in aviation traffic noise and pollution affecting Des Moines and the other Sea-Tac Airport concerned participants, Burien, SeaTac and Normandy Park. The consultants' major point was they can help make changes that would most help residents cope with the continuing growth of airport traffic. Des Moines City Manager Michael Matthias said the study session was attended by Burien City Manager Brian Wilson because of that city’s interest in similar problems of Sea-Tac Airport ...
Destination Des Moines ‘Smoke on the Water’ Community BBQ will be July 10
Destination Des Moines' 2019 Community 'Smoke on the Water' fundraiser BBQ will be Wednesday, July 10, from 5– 7 p.m. at Des Moines Beach Park. All proceeds from this community event will benefit the annual Fireworks Over Des Moines. "Join us for great BBQ, a Beer and Wine Garden, and Root Beer Float station followed by LIVE MUSIC at our Summer Concert Series." This year's live music will be provided by Free Rain; music starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 8:30 pm. PRE-PAID ADMISSION: Adults $15 Seniors $12 Kids* $9 *Younger than 12, but kids younger than 3 eat FREE with a paid adult SPONSORED BY ...
After 30 years, Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson is hanging up her leash
After 30 years as the Des Moines Police Department's Animal Care and Control Officer, Jan Magnuson is finally hanging up her leash and retiring. Her final day will be June 15, 2019. Jan started as the head animal wrangler for the Des Moines Police Department on Sept. 12, 1988, and has been working with all sorts of critters ever since. "I have always been an animal-lover – I grew up with dogs, cats, pocket pets, and horses (my parents were very patient!)," Jan told The Waterland Blog. Jan was the City of Des Moines Employee of the Year in 1991, she received the Des ...
VIDEO: Watch Mayor Matt Pina’s ‘State of Our Cities’ address
On May 10, 2019, Des Moines Mayor Matt Pina delivered his 'State of Our Cities' address about the City of Des Moines at a Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce luncheon. In his address, Pina talked about the history of Des Moines (130 years!), with this year marking the 60th anniversary of incorporation, a celebration of the Spanish Castle and Jimi Hendrix, challenges the city has been facing, crime rate stats, the 216th Street gateway project, marina development and more. Watch Pina's speech below (running time 5:56): [embed]https://youtu.be/_tfJIiRpreY[/embed]
Betts’ Memorial Boardwalk new name for Redondo Boardwalk; police get raise
By Jack Mayne The Des Moines City Council unanimously approved renaming the Redondo Beach Seawall and Boardwalk Trail to Betts Memorial Boardwalk, along with approving a new police contract for the first time in a while without negative connotations. Mayor Matt Pina noted the Betts family has owned the Redondo Beach Park since the late 1800s, and Charles E. Betts named the area Redondo, according to a 1970s-era Seattle Times story: “Betts also owned the Redondo Skating Arena until it was destroyed by fire in 1951 and also operated the Woodland Park Kiddyland several years. In 1961 he built and operated the first ...
Here’s the list of candidates who have filed to run for Des Moines City Council
The deadline to file for running for office in the August 6, 2019 primary election has passed, and here is the most recent list of candidates who have filed for office. The top two vote-getters for each position will move on to the Nov. 5, 2019 General Election. DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL City of Des Moines, Council Position 2: Luisa Bangs *incumbent Brianne Mattson JC Harris City of Des Moines, Council Position 4: Jeremy Nutting *incumbent Susan White City of Des Moines, Council Position 6: Rob Back *incumbent Anthony Martinelli NORMANDY PARK CITY COUNCIL City of Normandy Park, Council Position 1: Earnest Thompson Dave Emert City of Normandy ...
Iconic new Marinascope dedicated at Des Moines’ South Marina Park
[caption id="attachment_67371" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Artist George C. Scott at Saturday's unveiling of his Marinascope sculpture.[/caption] Saturday's (May 11) dedication of internationally renowned glass artist George C. Scott’s latest artwork came, fittingly, on a bright, sunny day that put its rainbow of colors on full display. The 10-foot-high by six-foot-wide refurbished shipping lane buoy that is the frame of “Marinascope” was initially used in the construction of the second Tacoma Narrows Bridge that was dedicated a dozen years ago. Scott rescued the derelict, pockmarked its exterior with portholes of varying size, and then powder coated it inside and out so as to withstand ...
CASSIDY’S COLUMN: Cass performs at the ‘More Music at the Moore’ program
EDITOR'S NOTE: Cassidy Huff is a special needs student at Mt. Rainier High School. In 2016, she was named "Citizen of the Year" by the City of Burien. Hey B-Town Readers! I’ve had a lot of crazy, wonderful things happen in the past couple months! One of them I’m going to write about today! On Friday, March 22, 2019, I took part in a musical program called More Music at the Moore! More Music at the Moore ([email protected]) is a program for youth musicians! I was able to watch the auditions for [email protected] last year through one of the internships that I’m involved ...
PHOTOS: Take a tour through the new Des Moines Elementary School
Courtesy Highline Public Schools comes this photo tour of the new, still under construction Des Moines Elementary School located at 23801 16th Ave South. With passage of the 2016 bond, this new, 700-student school is located on the district-owned Zenith Park site. It's scheduled to open in the fall. Take a photo tour of the new Des Moines Elementary with Principal Rick Wisen. Last time he walked through, it was just steel beams. Now workers are busy painting, installing and getting the new school ready for students in September. Check out the library with floor to ceiling windows and a fun reading nook. The new ...
Public meeting on Sea-Tac Airport Impact Study will be Wed., July 24 at Tyee
A Public Meeting on the Sea-Tac Airport Impact Study will be held on Wednesday, July 24 at Tyee High School in SeaTac. The meeting will run from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Tyee High School Cafeteria. This will... [Read more]
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Help build a safer Des Moines at ‘National Night Out’ on Tuesday, Aug. 6
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT WILL BE TUESDAY, AUG. 6 Registration is open for National Night Out – don’t forget to get your block registered. On Tuesday, Aug. 6, hundreds of Des Moines residents will join... [Read more]
Registration for Fall 2019 Des Moines Police Citizens Academy now open
WANTED Participants for the 2019 Fall Des Moines Police Citizens Academy: The Des Moines Police Department is currently looking for residents and business owners of Des Moines who are interested in the... [Read more]
Redondo Fishing Pier closed until further notice
The City of Des Moines announced on Thursday, July 11 that the Redondo Fishing Pier is closed until further notice: Upon field review of the Redondo Fishing Pier, it has been determined that structural... [Read more]
Burien Actors Theatre taking it to the parks this Summer, including Des Moines this Sunday
Burien Actors Theatre turns 40 this season! In the first of many wonderful things this season, BAT is bringing theater to where you (may) live! That’s right – BAT is taking it to the streets (well,... [Read more]
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LGBTQ Task Force’s inaugural event to battle LGBTQ+ isolation will be July 27
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Seattle Southside Chamber & Highline Medical Center Public Safety Event will be July 31
In partnership with the Highline Medical Center and the Highline Medical Center Foundation, the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Public Safety event on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at... [Read more]
Master Gardeners offer FREE gardening advice on Thursdays & Saturdays
The Master Gardeners are conducting free Question/Answer Clinics for the 2019 season at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market and Burien Library: WHEN/WHERE: THURSDAYS, 5–8 p.m. through August at... [Read more]
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The FREE 4th of July Fireworks Over Des Moines is this Thursday
Destination Des Moines‘ FREE 4th of July Fireworks Over Des Moines will be this Thursday at the Des Moines Marina and Beach Park. This Independence Day Celebration has been a tradition within the... [Read more]
Rebuilding of Pacific Middle School may be on next Highline School Bond
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