Classic Cars, Wooden Boats, Hydros – Des Moines Classic BBQ will be July 21
There will be classic cars, wooden boats, even vintage hydroplanes and more at the 6th annual Des Moines Classic BBQ, which will be held on Saturday, July 21. This event is a fundraiser for 'Fireworks over Des Moines, Waterland Parade, and the Des Moines Classic Car and Boat Show.' Enjoy a BBQ style dinner and get a beer at the beer garden. Tickets are $20 for general admission. $15 senior (65+) tickets only available for purchase at the City of Des Moines Marina. For more information call 206-824-5700 or email Joe Jewell at info@desmoinesmarina.com. Tickets are available online here. More info available here. The Des Moines Classic BBQ ...
PHOTOS: Dollars For Scholars Awards $10,000 in Scholarships
The Des Moines Yacht Club was the scene Wednesday night (May 16) for the 2012 Dollars for Scholars awards reception. This annual event is the culmination of a process that matches local college-bound students with Des Moines-area organizations that provide scholarships. Twelve students received scholarship money this year, up three from last year. Two new organizations stepped up to provide additional scholarships, CleanScapes and Peterson Northwest Corporation (Pete's Towing). The following scholarships were awarded: Des Moines Yacht Club First Mates Scholarship Jelena Stevanovic, Normandy Park (The Bob Rothwell Memorial Scholarship) Kory Hollingsworth, Des Moines (The Bob Rothwell Memorial Scholarship) Brianna Stoutenburgh (The Don Espeseth Memorial Scholarship) Des Moines ...
City Releases Names of Five Finalists for Des Moines Police Chief Position
The City of Des Moines on Monday (May 14) announced five Finalists for the position of Police Chief: George Delgado, Commander, Vancouver, WA Charlie Dennis, former Chief of Police, Page, AZ John Dyer, Commander, Oak Harbor, WA Stephen MacKinnon, Chief of Police, Santa Paula, CA Christopher Shawkey, former Chief of Police, Costa Mesa, CA The position has been vacant since the retirement of Chief Roger Baker in June 2010, with Commander John O’Leary serving as interim chief since. The public will be able to informally meet and interact with the finalists during a reception hosted by the City on Monday, May 21st from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 ...
Mother’s Day Garage Fire Extends to House and Car in Des Moines Sunday
South King Fire & Rescue is reporting that a 9-1-1 call came in at 7:57 a.m. Sunday morning (May 13), reporting heavy smoke and flames from the one car garage of a one story single family home in the 20800 block of 4th Place South in Des Moines (map below). Fire department units from two South King Fire stations in Des Moines were assisted by the Seatac Fire Department and the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department. Units arrived and found flames well above the roofline of the home. Two adult males were home at the time and evacuated safely from the house, ...
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: The Bird
[EDITOR'S NOTE: Dave Markwell is taking this week off from writing, so this week we're re-running one of his previous columns.] by Dave Markwell I got flipped off by an old man the other day. I was driving down 7th Avenue and stopped at a crosswalk to allow a woman to cross the street. The lady was standing at the crosswalk and was looking around a little confused, but to me, still seemed to be intending to cross the street. Apparently, she was just confused and stepped back and did not cross. The old man behind me in a small silver car ...
Puget Sound Energy Plans Development at Des Moines Creek Business Park
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="490" caption="Click image to see larger version."][/caption] Puget Sound Energy is planning a major presence – including a corporate office building and a warehouse – in Des Moines Creek Business Park at the south end of Sea-Tac International Airport. Des Moines Mayor Dave Kaplan, speaking to the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce during the annual mayor’s luncheon last month, said the Port of Seattle was expected to announce soon that a major tenant would locate there. The Port owns the 89-acre – and as yet undeveloped – business park, which is inside the Des Moines city limits, and operates ...
PHOTOS: Sea-Tac Airport’s New Rental Car Facility Scheduled To Open May 17
In a pre-opening celebration held May 9, 2012 the Port of Seattle dedicated the new Consolidate Rental Car Facility located on International Boulevard at State Route 518. After brief speeches from key people involved in the construction project, a large banner was unrolled and subsequently "cut" by one of the Port's new shuttle buses. View the full post with photo gallery on our sister site, The SeaTac Blog
Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market Opening June 2 at North End of Marina
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Click image to see larger version."][/caption] There is less than one month until Opening Day at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market (we're a Sponsor), and what a day Saturday, June 2 will be – in its new location at the remodeled north end of the Des Moines Marina! Coming off its most successful seasons in history (up 30% each of the past two years), the Market will have a new look during its seventh season, having outgrown the old space in the South Marina Park and moving into a true waterfront spot. The word “Waterfront” in its name ...
Learn About Aviation, Uganda & Idi Amin from John McEvoy Wednesday
The Des Moines Historical Society will be presenting John McEvoy's “Those Daring Young Men &their Flying Machines” Chapter #2: Uganda & Idi Amin from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9 at the IOOF Hall. This event will be an "insider's point of view about Northwest Aviation History." McEvoy will talk about his adventures in Uganda, when he agreed to start an international airline for dictator Idi Amin. McEvoy will share stories like the time he was on the scene at Entebbe when Israeli commandos rescued 278 hostages from an Air France plane hijacked by the PLO, and much more. He will ...
South King Fire & Rescue Fire Board Opts to Re-run Excess Levy
South King Fire & Rescue announced Tuesday (May 8) that they have decided to re-run an excess levy on the August primary election that would fund re-staffing a previously closed aid car and fill a $2 million funding gap for operations. Despite receiving a yes vote of 59.32% and only a 40.68% no vote, the measure failed because of the 60% yes vote requirement for Fire District Excess Levies. "We had so many people come up and congratulate us for an overwhelming victory only for them to learn that we must have a 60% yes vote to pass" expounded both Fire Chief ...
Classic Cars, Wooden Boats, Hydros – Des Moines Classic BBQ will be July 21
There will be classic cars, wooden boats, even vintage hydroplanes and more at the 6th annual Des Moines Classic BBQ, which will be held on Saturday, July 21. This event is a fundraiser for ‘Fireworks... [Read more]
PHOTOS: Dollars For Scholars Awards $10,000 in Scholarships
The Des Moines Yacht Club was the scene Wednesday night (May 16) for the 2012 Dollars for Scholars awards reception. This annual event is the culmination of a process that matches local college-bound... [Read more]
City Releases Names of Five Finalists for Des Moines Police Chief Position
The City of Des Moines on Monday (May 14) announced five Finalists for the position of Police Chief: George Delgado, Commander, Vancouver, WA Charlie Dennis, former Chief of Police, Page, AZ John Dyer,... [Read more]
Mother’s Day Garage Fire Extends to House and Car in Des Moines Sunday
South King Fire & Rescue is reporting that a 9-1-1 call came in at 7:57 a.m. Sunday morning (May 13), reporting heavy smoke and flames from the one car garage of a one story single family home in... [Read more]
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: The Bird
[EDITOR'S NOTE: Dave Markwell is taking this week off from writing, so this week we're re-running one of his previous columns.] by Dave Markwell I got flipped off by an old man the other day. I was driving... [Read more]
Meet the Finalists for Des Moines Chief of Police at Public Reception May 21
The public is invited to meet the five finalists for the Des Moines Chief of Police at a reception hosted by the City on May 21st from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 South... [Read more]
Puget Sound Energy Plans Development at Des Moines Creek Business Park
Puget Sound Energy is planning a major presence – including a corporate office building and a warehouse – in Des Moines Creek Business Park at the south end of Sea-Tac International Airport…
PHOTOS: Sea-Tac Airport’s New Rental Car Facility Scheduled To Open May 17
In a pre-opening celebration held May 9, 2012 the Port of Seattle dedicated the new Consolidate Rental Car Facility located on International Boulevard at State Route 518. After brief speeches from key... [Read more]
South King Fire & Rescue to Launch Brand New Website May 15
South King Fire & Rescue announced Wednesday (May 9) that they will be launching a brand new, redesigned website – www.southkingfire.org – to be unveiled on Tuesday, May 15. “Budget cuts... [Read more]
Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market Opening June 2 at North End of Marina
There is less than one month until Opening Day at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market (we’re a Sponsor), and what a day Saturday, June 2 will be – in its new location at the remodeled north end of the Des Moines Marina…
Learn About Aviation, Uganda & Idi Amin from John McEvoy Wednesday
The Des Moines Historical Society will be presenting John McEvoy’s “Those Daring Young Men &their Flying Machines” Chapter #2: Uganda & Idi Amin from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Wednesday,... [Read more]
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Joanie Vivaz is Advertiser Wesley Homes New Director of Community Relations
WLB Advertiser Wesley Homes announced the recent appointment of Joanie Vivaz to the position of Director of Community Relations for the Des Moines campus. “I was drawn to the retirement industry because... [Read more]
South King Fire & Rescue Fire Board Opts to Re-run Excess Levy
South King Fire & Rescue announced Tuesday (May that they have decided to re-run an excess levy on the August primary election that would fund re-staffing a previously closed aid car and fill a $2... [Read more]
Volunteers Needed for Sonju Community Orchard & Garden Work Party Saturday
Volunteers are needed for a Work Party at the Sonju Community Orchard and Garden from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. this Saturday, May 12. “Please join us and our friends from Just Garden Project (www.justgardenproject.org)... [Read more]
Help Local Families in Need at the ‘Big Blue Barrel Food Drive’ this Weekend
Help families in need prepare for Mother’s Day by donating non-perishable food items at the following locations this coming weekend: Friday, May 11 from 12pm – 7pm and Saturday, May 12 from 9am –... [Read more]
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