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Community gathers to celebrate diver who uncovered ancient Native American canoes

by EditorSeptember 23, 2025September 23, 2025

From our sister site The SeaTac Blog: William Westlake Walker, a former King County resident, celebrated his 80th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 on the shores of Angle Lake, […]

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

by EditorSeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025
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OBITUARY: Longtime Burien resident Guy MacDonald Harper, 92, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26

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

VIDEO: Des Moines leaders highlight transparency, discuss next steps, hear from residents at Aug. 21 Community Meeting on Masonic Home

by Scott SchaeferAugust 26, 2025August 26, 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
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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

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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
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

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

by EditorJuly 31, 2025July 31, 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

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

by EditorJuly 4, 2025July 4, 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 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

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

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

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

by EditorApril 3, 2025April 4, 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
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7 Stories returns to Highline Heritage Museum Friday night, Mar. 28 with the theme ‘Animal Tales’

by EditorMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025
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7 Stories returns to Highline Heritage Museum this Friday night with the theme ‘Kindness of Strangers’

by EditorFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 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
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Des Moines to host Veterans Day Ceremony at Steven J. Underwood Park on Monday, Nov. 11

by EditorNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024
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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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Former local politician Georgette (Vikingstad) Valle has passed away

by EditorJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

After decades of service, Dan and Cindy Johnson bid farewell to Print Place in Des Moines, and welcome new owners

by Scott SchaeferJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Got tix yet? MIBBB Fest will celebrate Men in Black mythology June 21-23 in Des Moines

by EditorJune 4, 2024June 4, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

These BOOTS! were made for…2024 MIBBB Fest will kick off with space-themed Film + Dance Party 

by EditorMay 24, 2024May 23, 2024

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Shoplifting suspect arrested after ‘secreting expensive packs of meat in his pants,’ police say

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Lane and ramp closures in south King County continue through Monday, Oct. 6

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Mount Rainier Rams ground Auburn Riverside Ravens 25-7 in road win

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025

Volunteers needed for Daisy Sonju Community Garden Work Party on Saturday, Oct. 4

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