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Category: History

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Historic preservation groups appeal City of Des Moines’ FEIS for Landmark on the Sound demolition

by EditorAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Three historic preservation organizations have filed an appeal challenging the City of Des Moines’ Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed demolition of the former Masonic Home, also known […]

Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Legacy Foundation sponsors new mural project at Field House Skate Park

by EditorAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Debate over historic Masonic Home demolition dominates Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines issues conditional demolition permit for historic Zenith property

by EditorAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Supporters appeal City of Des Moines’ upcoming demolition decision of historic Masonic Home

by EditorAugust 5, 2025August 7, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Final Environmental Impact Statement concludes that restoring Des Moines’ historic Masonic Home is financially unfeasible

by EditorJuly 31, 2025July 31, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Burien UFO Festival will beam down music, costumes, and sci-fi fun to Olde Burien on Saturday, Aug. 16

by EditorJuly 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines finalizes Environmental Impact Statement on Masonic Retirement Home property, will hold community meeting Aug. 21

by EditorJuly 25, 2025July 25, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Des Moines’ 2025 Waterland Parade celebrates community, legacy and fun

by EditorJuly 25, 2025July 25, 2025
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REMINDER: Holy Ferrari! Enjoy cars and coffee at Burien’s Casa Italiana this Saturday, July 26

Sponsored by Casa Italiana July 24, 2025July 24, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

National Day of Action rally to honor John Lewis planned for Thursday, July 17 in Des Moines

by EditorJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Classic Wooden Boat Show returns to Des Moines Marina during upcoming Waterland weekend July 19-20

by EditorJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines will pay tribute to beloved racer Steve Huff during the July 19 Waterland Parade

by EditorJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Memorial service for racing legend Steve Huff set for Saturday, Aug. 16 in Renton and Kent

by EditorJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Holy Ferrari – coffee and cars will return to Burien’s Casa Italiana on Saturday, July 26

by EditorJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Legacy of Bj Bjorneby to roll on in Des Moines’ 2025 Waterland Parade on Saturday, July 19

by EditorJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Memorial for local icon Bj Bjorneby set for Sunday, July 20 at Des Moines Yacht Club

by EditorJuly 7, 2025July 9, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines will celebrate Waterland Parade on Saturday, July 19 with fresh route and two Grand Marshals

by EditorJuly 7, 2025July 9, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

MIBBBFest 2025 recruiting Intergalactic Parade Crew for Des Moines’ Waterland Parade on Saturday, July 19

by EditorJuly 4, 2025July 4, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

by EditorJuly 4, 2025July 4, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

South King Media wins 1st Place in Society of Professional Journalists Awards for heartfelt video story

by EditorJune 27, 2025June 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Maritime High School honors its first graduates with 100 percent graduation rate

by EditorJune 23, 2025June 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Maury Island Incident will take on Roswell in UFO debate Oct. 10 in Truth or Consequences, NM

by The B-Town (Burien) BlogJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Over 1,600 rally in Des Moines for democracy at peaceful ‘No Kings’ protest Saturday

by EditorJune 15, 2025June 15, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Waterland PrideFest returns Saturday, June 21 with Rainbow Run, Farmers Market, Art, Games, Drag Show & more

by EditorJune 14, 2025June 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Men In Black Birthday Bash Fest 2025 blasts off this Friday

by The B-Town (Burien) BlogJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Port of Seattle Commission criticizes Trump travel ban as harmful to commerce and global image

by EditorJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Highline nursing instructor and entrepreneur Jenessa Pettit named 2025 Distinguished Alumna

by EditorJune 9, 2025June 9, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Rusty gun found during recent low tide to be donated for crime lab training, Des Moines Police say

by EditorJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

‘Saucers and Sass’ on Friday night, June 20 will be a night of cosmic camp and conspiracy

by The B-Town (Burien) BlogJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

MIBBB Fest inspires out-of-this-world Scavenger Hunt at Westfield Southcenter Mall

by The B-Town (Burien) BlogMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Sadly, local racing legend Steve Huff has passed away at age 58

by EditorMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

‘Sparky’s Revenge’ Dog Disc Tournament on Sunday, June 22 will pay tribute to 1947 Maury Island Incident victim

by EditorMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

‘Health Before Wealth’ rally planned for this Saturday, May 17 in Des Moines to support constitution and rule of law

by EditorMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Got tix yet? Fourth Annual Men in Black Birthday Bash is Saturday, June 21

by EditorMay 13, 2025May 12, 2025

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Man escapes custody at Sea-Tac Airport Tuesday night, police searching

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

Historic preservation groups appeal City of Des Moines’ FEIS for Landmark on the Sound demolition

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Des Moines Legacy Foundation sponsors new mural project at Field House Skate Park

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

REMINDER: Second-to-last Des Moines Summer Concert will feature 80s music from Nite Wave this Wednesday night

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Seattle Southside Chamber’s 2025 Candidates Night will be Wednesday, Oct. 8

August 10, 2025August 9, 2025
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Aug 13
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Summer Concert Series at Des Moines Beach Park: Nite Wave

Aug 16
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Memorial service for racing legend Steve Huff set for Saturday, Aug. 16 in Renton and Kent

Aug 16
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Cajun and Creole Fest will bring the soul of Louisiana to Downtown Kent

Aug 20
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Summer Concert Series finalé at Des Moines Beach Park: Pilot Seat

Aug 21
August 21 @ 6:30 pm - September 25 @ 8:30 pm

Community meeting on Masonic Home property will be Thursday, Aug. 21

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