REMINDER: League of Quiet Skies Voters Town Hall is this Thursday night!
REMINDER: The League of Quiet Skies Voters Town Hall is this Thursday evening (April 25) from 6-8 p.m. at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The lineup includes: Software developer Chris McCann – best known for his innovative Airnoise.io service that automatically reports users’ aircraft noise complaints. Rep. Mike Pellicciotti (D-Federal Way), will address new Washington laws regarding aviation expansion. Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), will deliver the keynote speech. This is a FREE event, and there will be two ways to watch it: IN PERSON AT THE PAC If you haven’t registered for your FREE ticket already, you can do ...
Walk the halls of the old Des Moines Elementary one last time on Sat., June 1
All are invited to a farewell Open House on Saturday, June 1 for the current Des Moines Elementary building, which has been a school since 1925, Highline Public Schools announced: "You are welcome to walk the halls one last time on Saturday, June 1, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.! "Des Moines Elementary PTSA is celebrating with a spaghetti feed, student art raffle and photo booth. Plans include a slideshow of old photos and stories, a memory lane of yearbooks and plaques in the library and pictures of the original facade for sale. "The new, larger Des Moines Elementary School will open fall 2019 ...
Final ‘Good Bootlegger’ presentation will be Monday, May 6 at Smith Tower
The final in a three-part presentation series on Roy Olmstead – aka 'The Good Bootlegger' – will be held Monday night, May 6 at the historic Smith Tower. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the presentation starts at 8 p.m. This will be the finalé of a three-part series – although each works as a standalone event – presented by local filmmakers Steve Edmiston and Scott Schaefer at the iconic, historic, prohibition-era Observatory Bar on the Smith Tower's amazing 35th floor. The most recent presentation – held on April 1 – sold out, so get your tickets soon: Seattle has its fair share of ...
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 ...
Mayor, Council strongly support City Manager pay raise despite social media flak
[caption id="attachment_67186" align="aligncenter" width="338"] Mayor Matt Pina[/caption] By Jack Mayne City Manager Michael Matthias’s pay raise got unanimous Des Moines City Council approval Thursday night (April 11) as Mayor Matt Pina defended the action after a minor storm on Facebook criticized the actions of a week earlier. A week earlier Matthias’ salary was approved to increase to $199,000 at a meeting that had been claimed was unannounced ahead to time, spurring a citizen outburst and recriminations. Mayor Matt Pina said the meeting was announced publicly, the same as every other official Council session. The pay raise problem Pina said Thursday night that the problem began when, ...
Unanimous approval of raise for City Manager sparks online opposition
By Jack Mayne Lots of citizen complaints filled social media on Friday (April 5), following the Des Moines City Council increasing City Manager Michale Matthias’ annual salary to $199,000 a year, plus the ability to cash in extra sick leave and vacation. Just before 5 p.m. on Friday, Mayor Matt Pina posted a three page news release (PDF file) supporting the pay increase and other changes in remuneration. Resident (and 2019 council candidate) Anthony Martinelli was one of several who wrote on the Des Moines Community Group on Facebook that: “The (Des Moines city) council voted unanimously (7 to 0) last night (Thursday, April ...
After 23 years, Patrice Thorell is leaving a lasting legacy for Des Moines
[caption id="attachment_66416" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Patrice Thorell, right, helping local Artist George C. Scott with his new 'Marinascope.'[/caption] By Scott Schaefer Patrice Thorell, who retired as the Director of Parks, Recreation and Senior Services in 2018, is leaving a legacy for the City of Des Moines, after serving it for 23 years. She will be honored in Vancouver WA on April 11 with the well-deserved 2019 Distinguished Service Award from the Washington Recreation & Park Association (WRPA). A MAJOR INFLUENCE ON THE COMMUNITY Patrice has had an influence not only on Des Moines Parks & Rec, but also local Arts, the Des Moines Legacy Foundation, school programs, ...
Rep. Adam Smith will keynote League of Quiet Skies Voters Town Hall April 25
The League of Quiet Skies Voters has announced that Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), will keynote its April 25, 2019, Town Hall. This free, open event will run from 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. Rep. Smith is a leader in the Quiet Skies Caucus in Congress, a group of Representatives who have elevated aviation noise and environmental issues to the forefront, along with introducing and passing legislation on these issues. “In recent years, communities around Sea-Tac Airport are experiencing an increased and disproportionate share of noise and other environmental impacts from commercial aviation," ...
Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce: Reaching for the Stars
Reaching for the Stars By Andrea H. Reay CEO/President Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon July 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind.” These words, engraved on the plaque left on the Moon by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, have remained as inspirational as the infamous words spoken by Armstrong as he stepped out of the Lunar Module Eagle 50 years ago. In honor of this momentous anniversary, the Success Foundation and the Chamber are teaming up with the NASA ANGLeS Challenge for the launch of our Explorer’s Post with the BSA. The ...
Once in financial danger, City Council hears city trending in right direction
By Jack Mayne A few years ago, Des Moines was on the brink of financial ruin with borrowing rates heading upward, but what a difference a few years makes. The City Council was told at its meeting Thursday night (March 28) it has won a financial award for its rejuvenated finances. City Manager Michael Matthias told the Des Moines City Council that the state auditor complimented the city for leadership and “the city for leadership of the City Council and the city manager for setting the tone from the top to adhere to and comply with the best financial management practices,” Matthias said ...
Simplify your property search with help from Chuck Porter of Home Team NW
With over 29 years in the real estate business, Chuck Porter is proud to call himself “Puget Sound’s most trusted Realtor.” Since winning Century 21’s “N.W. Rookie of the Year”... [Read more]
REMINDER: League of Quiet Skies Voters Town Hall is this Thursday night!
REMINDER: The League of Quiet Skies Voters Town Hall is this Thursday evening (April 25) from 6-8 p.m. at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The lineup includes: Software... [Read more]
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Wesley Home’s National Senior Health & Fitness Day will be Wed. May 29
On Wednesday, May 29, 2019, National Senior Health & Fitness Day® will celebrate its 26th anniversary as the nation’s annual largest older adult health and wellness event. Organized as a public/private... [Read more]
Adam Smith reintroduces Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act
On Monday, April 22, Congressman Adam Smith reintroduced the Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act, legislation to establish a national study on the sources, characteristics, dispersion,... [Read more]
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Open Houses: Burien, West Seattle, Kent, Renton, Star Lake
Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding eight great Open Houses this weekend! The first Open House is a beautiful and finished high end new construction... [Read more]
Rep. Mike Pellicciotti to speak at League of Quiet Skies Voters Town Hall April 25
The League of Quiet Skies Voters has announced that 30th District Washington State Rep. Mike Pellicciotti, D-Federal Way, will address new Washington laws regarding aviation expansion at the League’s... [Read more]
Walk the halls of the old Des Moines Elementary one last time on Sat., June 1
All are invited to a farewell Open House on Saturday, June 1 for the current Des Moines Elementary building, which has been a school since 1925, Highline Public Schools announced: “You are welcome... [Read more]
Final ‘Good Bootlegger’ presentation will be Monday, May 6 at Smith Tower
The final in a three-part presentation series on Roy Olmstead – aka ‘The Good Bootlegger’ – will be held Monday night, May 6 at the historic Smith Tower. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the... [Read more]
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Check out Marvelle, the latest luxury to hit the Southcenter area, Tues., April 23!
Marvelle – the newest development in luxury 55+ active lifestyle living at Southcenter – invites all to an exciting Open House on Tuesday, April 23, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Hotel Interurban in Tukwila. ... [Read more]
Shredding Event will be at Des Moines Activity Center Thursday, April 18
The City of Des Moines Senior Services Advisory Committee will be hosting a paper shredding event this Thursday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Des Moines Activity Center. This is a perfect event... [Read more]
Gathering Place’s Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast is this Saturday, April 20
One of Gathering Place’s biggest events of the year will be this Saturday, April 20! Bring the whole family out for this annual fun event located at their Des Moines Campus (2038 S. 222nd Street; map... [Read more]
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... [Read more]
Mayor, Council strongly support City Manager pay raise despite social media flak
Mayor Matt Pina By Jack Mayne City Manager Michael Matthias’s pay raise got unanimous Des Moines City Council approval Thursday night (April 11) as Mayor Matt Pina defended the action after a minor storm... [Read more]
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Open Houses: Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, West Seattle, Kent, Renton, Star Lake
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Unity Through Diversity Week will be April 22-26 at Highline College
The public is invited to celebrate and explore diversity and contemporary social justice issues at Highline College the week of April 22–26, 2019. Now in its 22nd year, Unity Through Diversity Week will... [Read more]
Celebrate Opening Day of Boating at Waterland Wine & Art Walk Sat., May 11
Now in its 3rd year, Destination Des Moines – in collaboration with the Des Moines Art Commission and Yacht Club – will mark the opening of boating season with a Wine and Art Walk on Saturday, May... [Read more]
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