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Category: History

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Public Safety

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

by EditorNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, History, News, Non-profit, Sports, Things To Do

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

by EditorOctober 23, 2025October 23, 2025
Posted inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Non-profit, Real Estate

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

by EditorOctober 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics, Public Safety

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

by EditorOctober 19, 2025October 19, 2025
Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Tukwila

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

by EditorOctober 14, 2025October 13, 2025

Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Des Moines, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Video

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

by EditorOctober 13, 2025October 13, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Seattle, Things To Do, Tukwila, White Center

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

by EditorOctober 8, 2025October 8, 2025

Posted inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics, Things To Do

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

by EditorOctober 4, 2025October 4, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Seattle, Things To Do, Transportation, Tukwila, White Center

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 inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Seattle, Things To Do, Tukwila, White Center

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 inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, SeaTac, SeaTac News

Community gathers to celebrate diver who uncovered ancient Native American canoes

by EditorSeptember 23, 2025September 23, 2025
Posted inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Dining, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Video

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

by EditorSeptember 21, 2025September 21, 2025
Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Things To Do

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

by EditorSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Non-profit, Sports, Things To Do

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

by EditorSeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025
Posted inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics

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

by EditorSeptember 13, 2025September 13, 2025
Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Fundraisers, History, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Seattle, Things To Do, Tukwila, White Center

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

by EditorSeptember 11, 2025September 10, 2025
Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Tukwila, White Center

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

by EditorSeptember 1, 2025September 1, 2025
Posted inArts, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Obituaries, Obituary

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

by EditorAugust 30, 2025August 30, 2025
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Things To Do

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

by EditorAugust 28, 2025August 27, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Burien News, Crime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Police, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Tukwila, White Center

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 inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics, Public Safety, Things To Do

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 inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Non-profit, Politics

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

by EditorAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Non-profit, Sports, Youth

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

by EditorAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Posted inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics

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

by Mellow DeTrayAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics

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

by EditorAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics

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

by EditorAugust 5, 2025August 7, 2025
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics, Public Safety

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

by EditorJuly 31, 2025July 31, 2025
Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Tukwila, White Center

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, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics

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 inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Non-profit, Video

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 inAuburn, Burien News, Community, Covington, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Seattle, Things To Do, Tukwila, White Center

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

by EditorJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025
Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Things To Do, Transportation

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

by EditorJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Sports

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

by EditorJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Normandy Park, Obituaries, Obituary, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Sports, Things To Do

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

by EditorJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025

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‘I spent all my savings and my IRA,’ organizer says after fight to save historic Des Moines Masonic Home ends

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Here’s the ragin’ lineup for Kent’s Cajun & Creole Fest, coming Saturday, Aug. 15 – get your FREE tickets now

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Bloodworks Northwest holding Blood Drive at Normandy Park City Hall on Monday, July 27

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REMINDER: Highline Musical Theatre’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ continues at Highline College this weekend and is worth seeing

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