Discover Burien’s UFO (BUFO) Block Party and Metaphysical Fair will land at Town Square Park this Saturday, May 14, 2022. Come celebrate all things “out of this world” at this […]
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Achievement Awards will be awarded at June 22 celebration of original Men in Black encounter
Three individuals will receive the inaugural Men in Black Birthday Bash Awards on June 22, 2022, to recognize their contributions to Washington State history, mythology, and culture relating to the […]
‘6/22’ Party at the Quarterdeck will commemorate 1947 local origins of Men in Black
Photo courtesy David Rosen, SlickPix PhotographyA party celebrating the 75th anniversary of the world’s first encounter with the iconic “Men in Black” is set to begin precisely at 6:22 p.m., […]
‘6/22’ Party at the Quarterdeck will commemorate 1947 local origins of Men in Black
Photo courtesy David Rosen, SlickPix Photography A party celebrating the 75th anniversary of the world’s first encounter with the iconic “Men in Black” is set to begin precisely at 6:22 […]
New information about mysterious local 1933 death shared at Quarterdeck Story Pub
The Quarterdeck at the Des Moines Marina continued its 2022 Story Pub storytelling events on March 9 with “A Body on the Beach,” the tragic tale that began on the day […]
Next Quarterdeck ‘Story Pub’ on Mar. 9 to examine 1933 death at Woodmont Beach
Quarterdeck at the Des Moines Marina will continue its 2022 Story Pub storytelling events on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. with “A Body on the Beach,” the tragic tale that begins […]
Next Quarterdeck ‘Story Pub’ on Mar. 9 to examine 1933 death at Woodmont Beach
Quarterdeck at the Des Moines Marina will continue its 2022 Story Pub storytelling events on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. with “A Body on the Beach,” the tragic tale that begins […]
Quarterdeck’s Story Pub will explore local origins of ‘Men in Black’ & more, starting Feb. 9
The Quarterdeck at the Des Moines Marina will host a series of four storytelling events starting Feb. 9, 2022, all drawn from fascinating, often-forgotten local history. Hosted by Des Moines […]
Local filmmakers hold ‘Secret Screening’ of new short film by former blog Intern Bryan Shickley
Local filmmaker Bryan Shickley’s new animated short film received a “secret screening” this week under a fully-packed outdoor tent at the Des Moines Quarterdeck. The new film features the iconic […]
Local ‘Smuggler’s Paradise’ mystery showcased at Highline Heritage Museum bootlegging program
Steve Edmiston presenting his “Good Bootlegger” presentation at the Highline Heritage Museum on Sept. 18, 2021. Photo by Scott Schaefer. Local lawyer/historian/filmmaker Steve Edmiston’s presentation on historic Northwest Rumrunner Roy […]
Learn about the ‘Northwest’s Rumrunning King’ at Highline Heritage Museum Sept. 18
‘Whiskey and Wiretaps: The Northwest’s Rumrunning King’ will be presented by local lawyer/historian/filmmaker Steve Edmiston at the Highline Heritage Museum in Burien on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 6 – 8 […]
Mysterious Des Moines obelisk has moved to new location; will be on KING5 news tonight
The mysterious metal obelisk that suddenly appeared near the beach in Woodmont on Monday has suddenly re-appeared in a new location as of Tuesday, June 22, 2021 – right next […]
VIDEO: ‘Seattle Southside Scenes’ story on history of Grandview Dog Park premieres at pop-up event
The Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA) on Tuesday night (June 15, 2021) premiered its newest Seattle Southside Scenes video about the historic former Nike Missile Site at Grandview Dog […]
‘Maury Island Incident’ outdoor mural finds new home in Des Moines
An outdoor mural depicting one of our region’s most infamous tales, as well as being the subject of an award-winning local film – the ‘Maury Island Incident,’ a June 21, […]
Two leave Des Moines’ Sea-Tac Airport Advisory Committee over leadership changes
By Jack Mayne Two of the Des Moines City Council appointed members on its Ad Hoc Aviation Advisory Committee quit on Monday, July 13, 2020, citing what they called the […]
‘All Systems Go’ for Des Moines Quarterdeck Story Pub this Thursday night
The Quarterdeck’s 2020 “Story Pub” series launches this Thursday, Feb. 20 with “The Crisis,” an hour of history and storytelling focused on two missile officers that are exhausted, shaken, and […]
Quarterdeck Story Pub: ‘This Disgraceful Scheme’ will be Wed., Mar. 25
The Quarterdeck at the Des Moines Marina will be hosting a series of three storytelling events drawn from the history of Military Road, all featuring Des Moines resident, local attorney, […]
Quarterdeck Story Pub: ‘The Crisis’ on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020
The Quarterdeck at the Des Moines Marina will be hosting a series of three storytelling events drawn from the history of Military Road, all featuring Des Moines resident, local attorney, […]
Des Moines Quarterdeck launches new 2020 ‘Story Pub’ series
The Quarterdeck at the Des Moines Marina will be hosting a series of three storytelling events drawn from the history of Military Road, all featuring Des Moines resident, local attorney, […]
Celebrate Repeal Day & NW bootlegging with local filmmakers Thurs., Dec. 5
Celebrate Repeal Day at Washington State History Museum’s own version of a speakeasy – The Blind Marmot – with local filmmakers Steve Edmiston and Scott Schaefer on Thursday night, Dec. […]
Des Moines resident appointed by Governor to new Aviation Commission
Local lawyer/filmmaker/activist Steve Edmiston confirmed that he has been appointed by Governor Inslee to be one of two statewide citizen representatives on the new Commercial Aviation Coordination Commission (CACC). Edmiston […]
VIDEO: Local filmmaker talks about ‘The Maury Island Incident’ in UFO video
The Seattle Channel this week released a video entitled ‘UFOs: Do you believe?’ that features an interview with local filmmaker Steve Edmiston, who talks about ‘The Maury Island Incident’: “Are […]
REMINDER: League of Quiet Skies Voters Port Commissioner Forum is Sept. 19
REMINDER: The League of Quiet Skies Voters Port of Seattle Commissioner Candidate Forum will be Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Burien Community Center. Candidates will discuss their views on Sea-Tac […]
League of Quiet Skies Voters Candidate Forum will be Thurs., Sept. 19
The League of Quiet Skies Voters will hold a candidate forum on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 for Port of Seattle Commission general-election candidates to discuss their views on Sea-Tac International […]
Good Bootlegger’s Guild votes to pass, then repeal, alcohol prohibition
DES MOINES: Hosted in Des Moines by the Woodmont Country Club on the shores of Puget Sound, The Good Bootlegger’s Guild shocked its membership last week with a resolution recommending […]
Maury Island Incident Historical Society releases list of Top Songs for UFO Lovers
The Maury Island Incident Historical Society this week released its list of the top songs for UFO lovers – just in time for National UFO Day (June 24) and World […]
See ‘The Maury Island Incident’ FREE at McMenamins Elks Temple Tues., July 2!
Your next – and FREE – chance to see the award-winning, locally shot and produced film “The Maury Island Incident” will be Tuesday, July 2 at the amazingly restored McMenamins […]
REMINDER: Final ‘Good Bootlegger’ event will be Monday at Smith Tower
REMINDER: The final in a three-part presentation series on Roy Olmstead – aka ‘The Good Bootlegger’ – will be held this coming Monday night, May 6 at the historic Smith […]
Final ‘Good Bootlegger’ presentation will be Monday, May 6 at Smith Tower
The final in a three-part presentation series on Roy Olmstead – aka ‘The Good Bootlegger’ – will be held Monday night, May 6 at the historic Smith Tower. Doors open […]
REMINDER: ‘The Good Bootlegger’ series kicks-off at Smith Tower Monday
REMINDER: ‘The Good Bootlegger’ presentation at the Smith Tower will begin its three-part series this coming Monday, March 4! Presented by local filmmakers Steve Edmiston and Scott Schaefer (of “The […]
UPDATE: ‘Good Bootlegger’ Smith Tower event postponed 1 month due to weather
Due to inclement weather, Monday’s ‘The Good Bootlegger’ presentation at the Smith Tower has been postponed one month, and will instead begin its three-part series on Monday, March 4. Presented by […]
Local Filmmakers presenting 3-part ‘Good Bootlegger’ series at Smith Tower
Seattle has its fair share of stories to add to Prohibition lore, having given rise to one of the most successful bootleggers in Pacific Northwest history – Roy Olmstead – […]
Man In Black Friday special: Watch ‘The Maury Island Incident’ for 50% off!
Why brave all the kooky, crazy crowds when you can stay warm and cozy inside and watch the locally-produced, award-winning film ‘The Maury Island Incident’ at an out-of-this-world 50% OFF Black […]