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Category: History

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering his I Have a Dream Speech at the Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. 08/28/1963 ARC Identifier 542069 / Local Identifier 306-SSM-4D(107)16
Posted inDes Moines

A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by EditorJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: This column – originally published in 2008 – is in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, whose life and work we celebrate today. “When machines and […]

Posted inDes Moines

‘Highline Twin Peaks Festival’ on Saturday, Feb. 28 will honor TV show & iconic local Artist Bruce Bickford

by EditorJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Preservation group appeals Masonic Home decision to King County Superior Court, launches new fundraiser

by EditorJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026
Posted inBusiness

Tukwila leaders condemn Trump remarks, reaffirm support for Somali community

by EditorDecember 29, 2025December 29, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Hearing examiner upholds City of Des Moines’ demolition permit for former Masonic Home site

by EditorDecember 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Highline Heritage Museum to feature Steve Edmiston’s board game industry journey on Thursday, Nov. 20

by EditorNovember 13, 2025November 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines to host Veterans Day ceremony honoring local heroes on Tuesday, Nov. 11

by EditorNovember 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Groundbreaking on Monday marks next chapter for Redondo Pier in Des Moines

by EditorNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025
Posted inArts

Remember the Bubbleator? Waterland Walkers will walk to it this Saturday, Oct. 25

by EditorOctober 23, 2025October 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Masonic Home demolition appeal hearing begins Tuesday, Oct. 21 & here’s how to watch

by EditorOctober 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Photos & voices from Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ rally held in downtown Des Moines

by EditorOctober 19, 2025October 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Highline Heritage Museum to host Sloth Day Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18

by EditorOctober 14, 2025October 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Washington vs. Roswell debate in New Mexico puts Northwest UFO history in the spotlight

by EditorOctober 13, 2025October 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Here’s how to live-stream Friday night’s Washington vs Roswell UFO Debate

by EditorOctober 8, 2025October 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Demolition hearings set for Oct. 21 & 22 for former Masonic Home in Des Moines

by EditorOctober 4, 2025October 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Spaceport America will be official Interplanetary Parking Provider for Oct. 10 Roswell vs WA UFO Debate, and here’s how to live-stream it

by EditorOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Roswell vs Washington UFO debate teams will appear on ‘Coast to Coast’ this Saturday night; plus info on our live stream

by EditorSeptember 23, 2025September 23, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Community gathers to celebrate diver who uncovered ancient Native American canoes

by EditorSeptember 23, 2025September 23, 2025
Posted inBusiness

After serving breakfast for 65 years, SeaTac’s Pancake Chef will flip its last flapjack Sept. 28

by EditorSeptember 21, 2025September 21, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

2Bar Spirits Whiskey to be featured at ‘Good Bootlegger’ Birthday Party in Des Moines this Saturday night

by EditorSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Mount Rainier Pool will celebrate its 50th anniversary with dedication & free swim on Sunday, Sept. 21

by EditorSeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines sets Oct. 21 hearing for Zenith demolition project, outlines limits on city authority

by EditorSeptember 13, 2025September 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Win a Vespa at Casa Italiana’s ‘Vespa Festa’ this Saturday, Sept. 13

by EditorSeptember 11, 2025September 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

The ‘Art of the Sixties’ exhibition opens with reception at Inkfish Gallery on Friday, Sept. 5

by EditorSeptember 1, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

OBITUARY: Longtime Burien resident Guy MacDonald Harper, 92, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26

by EditorAugust 30, 2025August 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

South King Fire honoring 24th anniversary of 9/11 at memorial event on Thursday, Sept. 11

by EditorAugust 28, 2025August 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Raise a glass to the Northwest’s ‘Good Bootlegger,’ as Roy Olmstead’s birthday party comes to Des Moines on Saturday, Sept. 20

by EditorAugust 25, 2025August 25, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: City’s Community Meeting on Masonic Home will be this Thursday night at Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium

by EditorAugust 19, 2025August 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025
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

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City of Des Moines to hold 12th Man Flag Raising ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6 at City Hall

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