Tag: history

SAVE THE DATE: ‘Men In Black Birthday Bash’ returning to Des Moines Saturday, June 20…with a twist

by Editor | Mar 5, 2026 | Arts, Arts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Community, 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 | 0

Alien aficionados, ufologists, and paranormal proponents gather each year in June to celebrate the...

Citizens group pursues King County appeal to save Des Moines Masonic Home

by Editor | Feb 9, 2026 | Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Fundraisers, History, News, SeaTac, SeaTac News | 0

A citizens group seeking to block demolition of the iconic Masonic Home of Des Moines is moving...

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

by Editor | Jan 16, 2026 | Arts, Arts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, People, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Tukwila, White Center | 0

The Highline Heritage Museum will host a daylong “Highline Twin Peaks Festival” on...

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

by Editor | Dec 18, 2025 | Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, History, Law, News, SeaTac, SeaTac News | 0

The King County hearing examiner has upheld the City of Des Moines’ approval of a demolition...

‘7 Stories’ event will spotlight theme ‘The One That Got Away’ on Friday night, Oct. 24

by Editor | Oct 17, 2025 | Arts, Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, People, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Tukwila, White Center | 0

Residents are invited to take the stage and share their true-life experiences at the upcoming...

Community gathers at Angle Lake to celebrate diver who uncovered ancient Native canoes

by Alia Sinclair | Sep 22, 2025 | Community, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, SeaTac, SeaTac News | 0

Story & Photos by Alia Sinclair William Westlake Walker, a former King County resident,...

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

by Editor | Sep 17, 2025 | Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Non-profit, Sports, Things To Do | 0

Mount Rainier Pool will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special dedication ceremony this...

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

by Editor | Aug 25, 2025 | Arts & 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 | 0

Whiskey. Wiretaps. The Northwest’s most notorious rumrunner. Join Stick Lounge for a night where...

‘Happify’ yourself at Highline Heritage Museum’s newly opened Camp Waskowitz exhibit

by Editor | Aug 8, 2025 | Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, Normandy Park, Schools & Education, White Center, Youth | 0

The Highline Heritage Museum has unveiled a new exhibit in its main gallery dedicated to Camp...

VIDEO: Area residents read the Declaration of Independence

by Editor | Jul 4, 2025 | Arts & Entertainment, Community, Entertainment, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics, White Center | 0

EDITOR’S NOTE: This video was first published on our sister site The B-Town Blog on July 4,...

REMINDER: Men In Black Birthday Bash Fest 2025 blasts off this Friday

by Editor | Jun 12, 2025 | Arts, Arts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do | 0

REMINDER: It’s time to put on your tin hat! The Men in Black Birthday Bash (aka MIBBB Fest)...

‘Sparky’s Revenge’ Dog Disc Tournament on Sunday, June 22 will pay tribute to 1947 Maury Island Incident victim

by Editor | May 19, 2025 | Animals, Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, History, News, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Sports, Things To Do, White Center | 0

In 1947, a Tacoma man reported seeing six flying discs while boating off Maury Island. He claimed...

Tag: history

SAVE THE DATE: ‘Men In Black Birthday Bash’ return...

Citizens group pursues King County appeal to save ...

‘Highline Twin Peaks Festival’ on Saturday, Feb. 2...

Hearing examiner upholds City of Des Moines’ demol...

‘7 Stories’ event will spotlight theme ‘The One Th...

Community gathers at Angle Lake to celebrate diver...