City releases memo on Freedom of Speech; won’t stop anti-abortion protestor
The City of Des Moines released a memo related to a protestor who stands on Marine View Drive near 216th Ave. S. holding an anti-abortion sign that depicts what appears to be a dead fetus. As we posted on Jan. 22, numerous residents have expressed concerns about the protestor and his sign, both to The Waterland Blog and directly to the city. Many parents have also shared their concerns over young children seeing the man's sign. "The City has received a number of complaints in the last few weeks from concerned citizens regarding an individual demonstrating on City sidewalks with a graphic anti-abortion sign," said ...
SLIDESHOW: Thousands of crazed fans pack SeaTac streets to send off Seahawks
Photographers Michael Brunk and Francis Zera braved the throngs of crazed 12th Fans in SeaTac on Sunday (Jan. 25), as they lined the streets to send the Seattle Seahawks onto their second straight Super Bowl. Click 'Play' to watch the slideshow: Click to Play Slideshow
Parkside Elementary School put into lockdown Friday afternoon
Parkside Elementary School, located at 2104 South 247th Street in Des Moines, was put into lockdown mode on Friday afternoon, Jan. 23, according to police. Children were not allowed to leave the school until about 2:45 p.m. as police searched for a robber nearby. "There was a report of a robbery with a gun," Kent Police Commander Jarod Kasner told The Waterland Blog. "The victim had chased the suspect into Des Moines, near the school." School administrators decided to initiate a lockdown as police continued their search nearby. "We later learned that a gun was implied by the robber, but a gun was never ...
The Elephant in the Locker Room: Hawks Won’t Be Throwing Stones at Patriots
Expectations are high, and everyone's paying attention... But every week it seems like there's some key issue that's getting glossed over. It's the elephant in the locker room, if you will, and gosh darn if I'll let that ride. Join us on Saturday mornings for a little closer look at our World Champions. By Greg Wright Kind of lost in the ballyhoo over the Hawks miracle win against the Packers on Sunday was a rather stunning first-down completion from Wilson to Baldwin on 3rd and 19 (remember those numbers, Cowboy fans?) with 6:30 left in the third quarter. And that play illustrated another ...
AUDIO: Raw audio of Thursday night’s Highline Public Schools’ Town Hall
Below is raw audio of Thursday night's (Jan. 22) Highline Public Schools' Town Hall meeting, held from 6- 7:30 p.m. at the Highline High School Library. Between 50-60 people were in attendance at the event, which was moderated by journalist Kristin Fraser. Families, community members, students and staff were encouraged to participate in the open meeting, which consisted mostly of Q&A from the audience. Superintendent Susan Enfield and School Board members held the meeting about district finances and the bond and levy measures coming up on the Feb. 10 ballot. Here's the raw audio, which runs 1-hour and 15-minutes long: [embed]http://b-townblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/HighlineSchoolsTownHall012215.mp3[/embed] Also, here are some photos by Scott Schaefer ...
Highline Schools Foundation announces new scholarship opportunities
The Highline Schools Foundation announced several new scholarship opportunities on Thursday, Jan. 22. "The Highline Schools Foundation strives to be a bridge to opportunity for Highline Public School students," reads an announcement. "One of the many ways the Foundation makes an impact is with its generous scholarship program. This year, HSF offers more scholarship opportunities than ever before." Here's more info: Thanks to the generosity of District Alumnus CM Garrity—The Highline Schools Foundation announces two new scholarship opportunities for students in Highline Public Schools, available starting this year to students in the Class of 2015. The CM Garrity Scholarship will award one male ...
‘Meet Des Moines at Redondo Beach’ at MaST Center on Wednesday, Feb. 18
A gathering called 'Meet Des Moines at Redondo Beach' will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. at the MaST Center, and all are invited. "We welcome community members to enjoy a casual evening meet and greet with Mayor Dave Kaplan, Highline College President Jack Bermingham, City Officials, Police Officers, Fireman and neighbors!" reads an announcement. "Get to know your city and the people who support it." Organizers are also promising an update on the Redondo Boardwalk, which was severely damaged in a windstorm in late November (read our previous coverage here). Hosted by Highline College’s Marine Science and Technology ...
Mt. Rainier High parents on alert after student abducted last week
On Tuesday (Jan. 20), a letter was sent home to parents of Mt. Rainier High School students, warning them of two recent incidents – one of which was an actual abduction attempt. The abduction happened near the school, when a student was walking between Midway and Pacific. "Thankfully, the student is safe," reads the letter. The suspect in that incident was described as a mid-teens male, medium build, 5'6" tall and wearing a green hoodie. The second incident involved a student being followed by a man in a car. The student was able to run home and report the incident. The suspect in that ...
Poverty Bay Wine Festival will be March 6-7 at Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium
SAVE THE DATE: The 11th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, March 6–7, at Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium. To purchase tickets, click here and save $5 with special early bird pricing! Proceeds benefit the Des Moines Rotary and associated charities. Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium is located at 22030 Cliff Avenue South. The 11th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival is proudly sponsored by: BECOME A SPONSOR Interested in sponsoring this event? Your business could join the civic minded businesses above. Your company’s brand will be exposed to thousands for very reasonable rates. Best of all, your tax deductible investment will ...
The Marine View Driver: Hauling Containers with the Freightliner
In which the author learns about big-rig hillbillies and the fun of ownership. by Mike Smith This week we go a bit off road. One of the vehicles I used to own was a truck. I don’t mean an F150 or Silverado or something silly like that; but a Freightliner. Yes, I owned a Freightliner for about 3 years. I’ve alluded in the past to my owning a business. I did! I did own a business! It kind of happened by accident. I got laid off from my sales job around 1998. I was doing pretty well personally and I made a lot of money ...
Highline Public Schools announces Capital Projects Oversight Committee
Highline Public Schools has named seven community members to its newly-formed Capital Projects Oversight Committee, which will provide oversight of school construction projects, including the projects... [Read more]
City releases memo on Freedom of Speech; won’t stop anti-abortion protestor
The City of Des Moines released a memo related to a protestor who stands on Marine View Drive near 216th Ave. S. holding an anti-abortion sign that depicts what appears to be a dead fetus. As we posted... [Read more]
SLIDESHOW: Thousands of crazed fans pack SeaTac streets to send off Seahawks
Photographers Michael Brunk and Francis Zera braved the throngs of crazed 12th Fans in SeaTac on Sunday (Jan. 25), as they lined the streets to send the Seattle Seahawks onto their second straight Super... [Read more]
Highline Schools holding Telephone Town Hall & Public Meeting this week
This week, Highline Public Schools will be hosting two community meetings about the bond and levy measures on the February ballot – a Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday and a Public Meeting on Thursday. All... [Read more]
Parkside Elementary School put into lockdown Friday afternoon
Parkside Elementary School, located at 2104 South 247th Street in Des Moines, was put into lockdown mode on Friday afternoon, Jan. 23, according to police. Children were not allowed to leave the school... [Read more]
The Elephant in the Locker Room: Hawks Won’t Be Throwing Stones at Patriots
Expectations are high, and everyone’s paying attention… But every week it seems like there’s some key issue that’s getting glossed over. It’s the elephant in the locker room,... [Read more]
AUDIO: Raw audio of Thursday night’s Highline Public Schools’ Town Hall
Below is raw audio of Thursday night’s (Jan. 22) Highline Public Schools’ Town Hall meeting, held from 6- 7:30 p.m. at the Highline High School Library. Between 50-60 people were in attendance... [Read more]
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Berkshire Hathaway Open House: Modern designed home with city views!
WLB Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Northwest’s Open House – set for this Saturday, Jan. 24 – is a beautiful, modern designed home with city views! Impressive, tasteful finishes... [Read more]
Highline Schools Foundation announces new scholarship opportunities
The Highline Schools Foundation announced several new scholarship opportunities on Thursday, Jan. 22. “The Highline Schools Foundation strives to be a bridge to opportunity for Highline Public School... [Read more]
‘Meet Des Moines at Redondo Beach’ at MaST Center on Wednesday, Feb. 18
A gathering called ‘Meet Des Moines at Redondo Beach’ will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. at the MaST Center, and all are invited. “We welcome community members... [Read more]
LETTER: Resident concerned about man holding anti-abortion sign in Des Moines
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Waterland Blog nor its staff:] Just curious! Is anyone else bothered... [Read more]
Police arrest ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ motel robbers in SeaTac Wednesday
From our sister site The SeaTac Blog: On Wednesday (Jan. 21) around 1 p.m., detectives with the Major Crimes Unit, assisted by tactical deputies, arrested the male and female that police believe are responsible... [Read more]
Mt. Rainier High parents on alert after student abducted last week
On Tuesday (Jan. 20), a letter was sent home to parents of Mt. Rainier High School students, warning them of two recent incidents – one of which was an actual abduction attempt. The abduction happened... [Read more]
Rep. Tina Orwell sponsors bill to increase tobacco age limit to 21
by Jack Mayne Des Moines state Rep. Tina Orwall is the state House sponsor of a measure that would make Washington the first state to raise the legal age for purchasing and possessing tobacco and vapor... [Read more]
Highline College holding inaugural Latino Summit Feb. 10-11
Highline College will host its first Latino Summit from Feb. 10–11, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The two-day summit will bring together students from Highline College and local high schools, as well as... [Read more]
Poverty Bay Wine Festival will be March 6-7 at Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium
SAVE THE DATE: The 11th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, March 6–7, at Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium. To purchase tickets, click here and save $5 with special early... [Read more]
‘National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Competition’ is Sat. at Matt Griffin YMCA
The Matt Griffin Y will be co-hosting the Seattle Elks Lodge #92 National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Competition this Saturday, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Prizes and lunch provided for all participants. This... [Read more]
LETTER: Highline Public Schools Super invites all to Town Hall meeting Thurs.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Waterland Blog nor its staff:] An invitation to all Highline Community... [Read more]
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