Highline Public Schools to fund full-day Kindergarten at all schools
Highline Public Schools announced Thursday (May 23) that it will fund tuition-free full-day kindergarten at all schools starting this fall, regardless of the amount the state legislature allocates to full-day kindergarten. State lawmakers are currently debating over budget plans with varying levels of kindergarten funding. Each of the three plans would fund full-day kindergarten at some, but not all, schools in Highline. “We cannot wait for the legislature to act. Full-day kindergarten is the right thing to do for all our children and families now,” said Superintendent Susan Enfield. “This is a game-changer for our students.” Full-day kindergarten is a key strategy for ...
New Puget Sound Skills Center student sculptures go up around Des Moines
Last week, 17 Puget Sound Skills Center (PSSC) students watched their 12-foot metal art sculpture get installed in downtown Des Moines as part of the city's new outdoor sculpture gallery. Thanks to the City of Des Moines, Shinn Mechanical, and the Des Moines Rotary Club for their support! You can see the sculpture yourself at Marine View Drive South and South 227th Street.
Mt. Rainier High Student selected to explore ocean with Titanic Discoverer
Mount Rainier High’s Sebastian Martinez has been awarded the coveted position of Honors Research Student and will sail with Titanic Discoverer Dr. Robert Ballard's Nautilus Exploration Program during their 2013 expedition season. Sebastian will be sailing aboard the E/V Nautilus from August 8 - 17 in the Bahamas. “It’s a huge honor for me to work alongside professionals in the marine science field while on my expedition with E/V Nautilus,” Sebastian said. “I think it’s a great opportunity for students like me to gain insight on what exactly happens on research expeditions and how it will benefit the scientific community.” Sebastian is one ...
Citing health concerns, Carmen Scott withdraws from Des Moines council race
UPDATE 9 p.m. 5/20/13: Citing health issues, longtime councilmember Carmen Scott withdrew from the 2013 Des Moines City Council race on Monday (May 20) for re-election to Position #3. Her exit leaves the seat to Victor L. Pennington II, who will now run unopposed. "A few days ago, I experienced an unexpected medical condition," Scott told The Waterland Blog. "The symptoms were brief and have not reoccurred. My family and I have agreed that it would be wiser to not take on another 4-year council term (actually they sort of insisted). The positive side of this, is that it spurred me to ...
Pre-Construction work for luxury Artemis Hotel in Des Moines to begin Monday
by Ralph Nichols Almost two years after ground breaking for the $45 million Artemis Hotel in Des Moines, pre-construction work is set to begin Monday (May 20) with demolition of existing buildings at the construction site. The eight-floor, 238-room luxury hotel will include Des Moines’ first convention center, a banquet room that can accommodate 300 guests, and two full-service restaurants – a fine dining room serving authentic Chinese cuisine and an American grill. “We’re excited that the Artemis Hotel project is ready to start and the city looks forward to working with the Artemis and Mr. Yang and his staff in the coming ...
PHOTOS: Dollars For Scholars Celebrates Des Moines Scholarship Winners
This past Wednesday evening (May 15) Des Moines Dollars for Scholars held their annual reception to honor the 2013 scholarship award winners. The non-profit Dollars for Scholars foundation encourages educational achievement by supporting local students who are pursuing studies at two-year, four-year, or vocational and technical colleges. This year, the following scholarships were awarded: Southwest Seattle Business and Professional Women Scholarship Jacqueline Beal Davina Fuiava (Geraldine Sorensen Scholarship) Des Moines Yacht Club First Mates Scholarship Martin Pitt Sebastian Martinez (Ken Higgins Memorial Scholarship) Des Moines Rotary Club Scholarship Jonathan Mountford Natalie Welch CleanScapes Scholarship Lacy Jolin Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Endowment Fund Anjela Zdravkova (Ronald Millheisler Scholarship) Lauren Zilke (Ronald Millheisler Scholarship) Steven J. Underwood Memorial Scholarship Lexis ...
ELECTION UPDATE: After deadline passes, here are candidates for local offices
After the filing deadline passed for the 2013 election on Friday (May 17), 9 candidates have officially declared that they're running for five Des Moines City Council seats, including two incumbents running unopposed. The Primary election will be Aug. 6, and the General election will be Nov. 5. DES MOINES: Council Position No. 1: Matt Pina (incumbent) Council Position No. 3: Carmen L. Scott (incumbent). Victor L. Pennington II Council Position No. 4 (unexpired 2-year term): Chuck Swesey, Jeremy Nutting (incumbent), James Payne Council Position No. 5: Melissa Musser (incumbent) Council Position No. 7: Robert Bonds, Dave Kaplan (incumbent) Municipal Court Judge: Veronica Galvan (incumbent), David Gehrke BURIEN: Council Position ...
Got caps? Highline’s MaST Center seeking bottle caps for recycling project
Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST) announced the launch of their new “Got Caps?” plastic bottle cap collection campaign, which will twist off on Saturday, June 8th from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The MaST Center is partnering with community organizations and local schools to collect bottle caps to prevent accumulation in our landfills. The caps will be reused for eco-art educational projects and distributed to partnering organizations for proper recycling. The launch event will include workshops to teach different ways to reuse caps for things such as children’s projects or garden art, and a “Sink Your Boat” contest. Attendees that ...
Don’t forget to ‘GiveBIG’ for local charities TODAY!
The Seattle Foundation's 'GiveBIG' is a one-day, online charitable giving event – set for TODAY, Wednesday, May 15 – to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations who make our region a healthier and more vital place to live. Each credit card donation* made to the more than 1,400 nonprofit organizations profiled on The Seattle Foundation's website (including many from the Des Moines area; see a relevant list here) between midnight and midnight (Pacific Daylight Time) on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, will receive a prorated portion of the matching funds (or "stretch") pool. The amount of the "stretch" depends on ...
Highline School District proposes update to school safety and security program
The Highline School District announced Tuesday (May 14) that "more extensive staff training and strong coordination with local law enforcement are the hallmarks of a proposal to improve safety and security" at local schools. The proposal (download PDF here) will be presented to the community at a public meeting from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the ERAC Center on Monday, May 20. "If adopted by the school board, the district Safety and Security plan would not bring major changes to staff structure," reads an announcement. "It does call for significant improvements in the extent and types of training required of Safety and ...
Highline Public Schools to fund full-day Kindergarten at all schools
Highline Public Schools announced Thursday (May 23) that it will fund tuition-free full-day kindergarten at all schools starting this fall, regardless of the amount the state legislature allocates to full-day... [Read more]
New Puget Sound Skills Center student sculptures go up around Des Moines
Last week, 17 Puget Sound Skills Center (PSSC) students watched their 12-foot metal art sculpture get installed in downtown Des Moines as part of the city’s new outdoor sculpture gallery. Thanks... [Read more]
Mt. Rainier High Student selected to explore ocean with Titanic Discoverer
Mount Rainier High’s Sebastian Martinez has been awarded the coveted position of Honors Research Student and will sail with Titanic Discoverer Dr. Robert Ballard’s Nautilus Exploration Program... [Read more]
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Citing health concerns, Carmen Scott withdraws from Des Moines council race
UPDATE 9 p.m. 5/20/13: Citing health issues, longtime councilmember Carmen Scott withdrew from the 2013 Des Moines City Council race on Monday (May 20) for re-election to Position #3. Her exit leaves the... [Read more]
Pre-Construction work for luxury Artemis Hotel in Des Moines to begin Monday
by Ralph Nichols Almost two years after ground breaking for the $45 million Artemis Hotel in Des Moines, pre-construction work is set to begin Monday (May 20) with demolition of existing buildings at the... [Read more]
Quarter Million Dollar lottery ticket purchased last week in Des Moines
Check your pockets, Waterlanders! Last week, sometime between Tuesday night and Friday evening, someone bought a Mega Millions lottery ticket from a Des Moines retailer. At about 8pm Friday night, that... [Read more]
PHOTOS: Dollars For Scholars Celebrates Des Moines Scholarship Winners
This past Wednesday evening (May 15) Des Moines Dollars for Scholars held their annual reception to honor the 2013 scholarship award winners. The non-profit Dollars for Scholars foundation encourages... [Read more]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lament for a Grocery Store
[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Waterland Blog nor its staff:] Moving to Des Moines many years ago was a... [Read more]
ELECTION UPDATE: After deadline passes, here are candidates for local offices
After the filing deadline passed for the 2013 election on Friday (May 17), 9 candidates have officially declared that they’re running for five Des Moines City Council seats, including two incumbents... [Read more]
Got caps? Highline’s MaST Center seeking bottle caps for recycling project
Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST) announced the launch of their new “Got Caps?” plastic bottle cap collection campaign, which will twist off on Saturday, June... [Read more]
Don’t forget to ‘GiveBIG’ for local charities TODAY!
The Seattle Foundation’s ‘GiveBIG’ is a one-day, online charitable giving event – set for TODAY, Wednesday, May 15 – to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations... [Read more]
Highline School District proposes update to school safety and security program
The Highline School District announced Tuesday (May 14) that “more extensive staff training and strong coordination with local law enforcement are the hallmarks of a proposal to improve safety and... [Read more]
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And they’re off – here’s who’s running for Des Moines offices (so far…)
Monday, May 13 was the first day to file to run for office with King County Elections for 2013, and the race for Des Moines City Council is off and running. Incumbents Matt Pina, Carmen Scott, Melissa... [Read more]
Highline Music4Life Receives over $10,000 from Blues & Brews Festival!
Dick Lee and David Endicott of Music4Life with Rotary Club of Des Moines President Catherine Carbone-Rogers. Photo by Lisa Meinecke. On May 1, the Rotary Club of Des Moines presented a check for $10,400... [Read more]
Highline Schools Foundation announces 2013 STIA Scholarship Winners
The Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence on Monday (May 13) announced the winners of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (STIA) Scholarship for 2013. This scholarship is a needs-based scholarship... [Read more]
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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: partial Sound/mountain view in Des Moines
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City-wide sculpture installations set for May 17 in Des Moines
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Advertiser Second Saturday’s next Divorce Workshop is this Saturday
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