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Category: History

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
Posted inDes Moines

MIBBB Fest 2025 expanding its universe to a whole week of events

by EditorMay 6, 2025May 6, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Beloved, record-holding local racer Steve Huff reflects on a life of speed, innovation, and legacy as he faces final lap

by Scott SchaeferMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Want to march in the Waterland Parade on Saturday, July 19? Des Moines wants YOU

by EditorMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Seniors for the Constitution to hold third peaceful rally this Saturday, May 3 in Des Moines

by EditorApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Men in Black Festival announces fun new ‘Alien Abduction Look-Alike’ contest for MIBBB Fest on June 13

by EditorApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

7 Stories returning this Friday night, April 25 to Highline Heritage Museum

by EditorApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Over 400 rally in Des Moines Saturday for second cross-generational protest at Big Catch Plaza

by EditorApril 21, 2025April 21, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Fourth annual ‘Men in Black’ MIBBB Fest Bash tickets go on sale this Tuesday, April 15

by EditorApril 14, 2025April 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Historic ‘Maury Island Incident’ gets spotlight in new UFO Mysteries Trail

by EditorApril 3, 2025April 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Amid fears of budget cuts to off-book, top-secret government agencies, ‘Men in Black Birthday Bash Festival’ will beam back to Des Moines weekend of June 21-22

by EditorApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Bench dedicated Saturday to honor Jack and Norma Kelsey’s legacy of kindness to Des Moines

by EditorMarch 30, 2025March 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines to honor local icon Jack Kelsey with Bench Dedication on Saturday, Mar. 29

by EditorMarch 24, 2025March 24, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

7 Stories returns to Highline Heritage Museum Friday night, Mar. 28 with the theme ‘Animal Tales’

by EditorMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Local nonprofit Y.E.T.I. will be recognized by Highline School Board for 15 years of connecting youth to outdoors

by EditorMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Green River Killer’s return to area in September renews search for victims in South King County

by EditorMarch 9, 2025March 9, 2025
Posted inBusiness

VIDEO: From comedy to community – Scott Schaefer talks local journalism, working in TV, and service in Highline Heritage Museum radio interview

by EditorFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

‘The Maury Island Incident’ screening and filmmaker talk coming to Vashon Theatre on Tuesday, Jan. 28

by EditorJanuary 22, 2025January 22, 2025
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 inFeatured Post

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

by EditorJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines mourns the loss of beloved community leader Anna Bjorneby; memorial set for Jan. 4

by EditorDecember 10, 2024December 14, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines to host Veterans Day Ceremony at Steven J. Underwood Park on Monday, Nov. 11

by EditorNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

REMINDER: Burien’s FREE ‘Día de los Muertos’ event is this Friday night

by EditorOctober 30, 2024October 30, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Veteran’s Day Ceremony will honor service members on Monday, Nov. 11

by EditorOctober 17, 2024October 17, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of ‘The Maury Island Incident’ on the big screen at the Museum of Flight on Saturday, Oct. 5

by EditorSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024
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‘Huckleberry is my second home!’ 23-year employee Alex brings the ‘Cheers’ effect to her guests

Sponsored by Huckleberry Square Restaurant September 20, 2024September 20, 2024
Scott Schaefer with his first Emmy Award for "Almost Live!" 1986.
Posted inBurien News

I worked at “Almost Live!” for three seasons in the mid-1980s, and all I got was…the best job of my life

by EditorAugust 26, 2024August 27, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

Former local politician Georgette (Vikingstad) Valle has passed away

by EditorJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

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South King Media wins SPJ Northwest journalism award for Burien Arts-A-Glow video

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Highline Heritage Museum to host presentation on Seattle’s first woman mayor on Saturday, June 13

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Orchestra of Flight invites local musicians to free reading session on Saturday, June 6

June 2, 2026June 1, 2026

Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House, Membership Drive on Saturday, June 6

June 2, 2026June 1, 2026

SAVE THE DATE: Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest will return to Des Moines Beach Park on Saturday, Aug. 29

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026
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