Sports Section
The Elephant in the Locker Room: Seahawks Still Make “The Jimmy” Disappear
By Greg Wright Another season, another slow start on the offensive side of the ball. Another week, another struggle to turn Red Zone visits into touchdowns. Another game, and another media anguish about... [Read more]
The Elephant in the Locker Room: Caught with Our Pants Down Again
By Greg Wright I’m hoping that what follows will become a regular feature in this column for the rest of the season. We’ll just call it “A Chat with the Huard Whisperer.” Every... [Read more]
TL SEA Diving: Summer may be ending, but your diving doesn’t have to!
Advertiser TL SEA Diving says: “Summer may be ending, but your diving doesn’t have to!” Leaves may be falling, and temps going down, but the fun of diving can continue all year long! That... [Read more]
The Elephant in the Locker Room: The Penalties of Success
By Greg Wright Would you rather be traded from the Seahawks to the Jets, or to the Patriots? Or would you rather stay in Seattle? Let’s deal with those questions one at a time. First: When the news... [Read more]
Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District community meeting is Sept. 13
The Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District is making progress on its Aquatics Feasibility Study, and will be holding its last public community meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13, starting at 6:30 p.m.... [Read more]
Cascade Flag Football Association Registration Open now through Sept. 1
The Cascade Flag Football Association is Seattle’s official home for co-ed American Flag Football, welcoming LGBT and straight ally athletes of all skill levels, age groups, genders, and backgrounds.... [Read more]
‘Big Beer Pong Battle’ will add fun new element to Blues & Brews Fest Saturday
If you like blues or brews – or have ever been to a frat party – at sometime in your life you may have also run across a fun little party game called ‘Beer Pong,’ where people toss ping... [Read more]
‘Unforeseen issues’ may delay Mount Rainier Pool reopening to January 2018
The Mount Rainier Pool refurbishment project has encountered some unforeseen issues that will potentially delay the reopening date to January 2018. The original plan for this project was to replace the... [Read more]
Highline Premier FC’s Fall 2017 Skills Clinic starts Sept. 15
Fall 2017 Skills Clinic – Field Player Training with Highline Premier FC Coaches – starts Sept. 15: Provides players with essential skills. Age and level appropriate training emphasizes fun, individual... [Read more]
UPDATE: Mount Rainier Pool remains closed through Fall for repairs
Des Moines’ Mount Rainier Pool is closed through the Fall for repairs, and here’s the latest update courtesy pool staff: Progress is being made in two key areas: First, the portable bulkhead... [Read more]
Obliteride riders will cycle against cancer through area on Sunday, Aug. 13
Photos from the 2016 Obliteride by Scott Schaefer Obliteride bike riders will be cycling against cancer through the Normandy Park area on Sunday, Aug. 13 as part of the second leg of a two-day route... [Read more]
Still time to get Back to Scuba for Summer ’17 at TL Sea Diving event Aug. 15!
Come on out to TL Sea Diving’s ‘Discover Pool Night’ on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 from 7 – 10 p.m., and discover a Scuba intro, Dry Suit experiences, Peak Performance Buoyancy, and the... [Read more]
LETTER: Huge THANK YOU to Aquatics Management Group for Mt. Rainier Pool
[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:] Mt. Rainier Pool is closed for renovations... [Read more]
Update from the Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District
By Scott Deschenes District General Manager We appreciate your support for the Mount Rainier Pool. We’ve had a busy month, and I wanted to share the highlights with you in this blog post. First, a quick... [Read more]
Pac Highway Chargers football team seeking players, coaches & more
The Pac Highway Chargers are a youth football team out of Des Moines – ages 6 to 14 years old – and they are looking for players, coaches, volunteers and donations. Fees are $150 for new football... [Read more]
Mount Rainier Pool looking to grow its own ‘pool’ of new lifeguards
Mount Rainier Pool’s junior lifeguard cadets recently visited the Des Moines station of South King Fire & Rescue to learn first-hand what happens when a lifeguard has to call 911 and triggers... [Read more]
Des Moines ‘Waterland Walkers’ holding Father’s Day walk this Sunday
From our friends at WABI Burien: More opportunities to walk with neighbors and new friends! Meet the Des Moines Waterland Walkers. Our neighbors to the south also have monthly walks, led by former Burienite... [Read more]
Dad called…he wants to Dive!
Father’s Day is coming up soon – Sunday, June 18 – and here’s a great and unique Father’s Day gift idea: Bring Dad to TL Sea Diving’s Discover Pool Night on Tuesday, June 27, from 7 – 10... [Read more]
Get your car washed, help local footballers raise $$ this Saturday, June 10
Mount Rainier and Tyee High Football players are teaming up for a Car Wash fundraiser this Saturday, June 10, from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Get your car washed and help these student athletes at this... [Read more]
Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District seeking public input June 14
The Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District invites the community to attend a public meeting on June 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Des Moines Yacht Club. The District is seeking public input on the need, development... [Read more]
