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]

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]

Introducing a new column: ‘Gardening in Des Moines’

by Liz Sanborn Master Gardener My name is Liz Sanborn and I have been a King County Master Gardener for over 12 years and have been gardening in Des Moines for 23 years. I have been lucky enough lately... [Read more]

Learn about the history of Furney’s Nursery on Thursday, May 8

The Des Moines Historical Society will be presenting “The History of Furney’s Nursery” on Thursday, May 8, starting at 7 p.m. at the Des Moines IOOF Hall (728 So. 225th Street). Jason Billingsley... [Read more]

Aviation High School Named #6 in State by US News & World Report

Des Moines’ Aviation High School is ranked as one of the top performing schools in U.S. News and World Report’s Best High School rankings for 2013, it was announced Thursday (April 25). The school... [Read more]

Got Drugs? National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, April 27

It’s the sixth National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. King County residents can dispose of unwanted and expired medicines anonymously and at no cost at... [Read more]

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Eat Pizza and help raise money for the Highline Relay for Life April 24

BTB Advertiser Rainier Cancer Center wants our Readers to know that they can eat pizza and help raise money for the Highline Relay for Life on Wednesday, April 24 at the California Pizza Kitchen locate... [Read more]

Household Hazardous Wastemobile will be at Des Moines Marina April 26–28

The King County Household Hazardous Wastemobile will be at the Des Moines Marina the weekend of April 26 – 28, and all King County and city residents will be able to safely dispose of old car batteries,... [Read more]

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South Seattle Radiation Oncologist Brings Expertise, Personal Story to Fighting Cancer

South Seattle Radiation Oncologist James Brashears III, MD, is bringing expertise, along with his own personal story, to the fight against cancer. “The first time I meet with my patients, my role is... [Read more]

Aviation High School Senior Headed to International Science Competition

Aviation High School student Jake Hecla (far right), with teammates Rian Chandra and Ray Maung, display their awards and medals for second place overall and first place for Physics & Astronomy. Jake... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Injured Bald Eagle Recovering Near Des Moines Marina

Photos by David Sharpe An injured bald eagle has been hanging out near the Des Moines Marina and Beach Park, and local Photographer David Sharpe captured some great images of it, along with some info (click... [Read more]

Next Highline Forum will be Wednesday, March 27 at SeaTac City Hall

The next Highline Forum will be held Wednesday, March 27, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at SeaTac’s City Hall Council Chambers (4800 South 188th Street). The public is invited to make comments at the start... [Read more]

SCUBA Diving Accident at Redondo Pier in Des Moines Results in Fatality

Saturday evening (March 9) around 6:42 p.m., South King Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to a 911 call reporting a diver down at the Redondo Pier in Des Moines; unfortunately, the female diver in... [Read more]

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Town Square Dentistry: So Good, Patients Come from Near & Far…REALLY FAR!

Welcome back renewing Advertiser Town Square Dentistry, a state-of-the-art dental practice right here in Burien! You’ve seen their friendly faces here on the Blog, and learned about their many services... [Read more]

Marina Fishing Pier Closed Due to Erosion, Will Re-Open in April

We just found this on the Des Moines Marina Facebook Page, posted just before Noon on Monday, Feb. 25: NOTICE: MARINA FISHING PIER CLOSED – Due to erosion under the apron leading out to the pier. The... [Read more]

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Rainier Cancer Center Provides State of the Art Cancer Treatments Close to Home

You hear the fateful word “Cancer.” Among the myriad of emotions and thoughts surrounding this diagnosis, one of the first things you may ask yourself is “What do I do next?” And... [Read more]

PHOTO: Were Those UFOs in the Sky Over Des Moines Sunday Night?

On Monday, Feb. 11, Deb Reed posted this photo and question on The Waterland Blog’s Facebook Page (click image to see larger version): Did anyone in Redondo see something strange in the sky last... [Read more]

Pacific Middle School Students Do Well in State ‘Future City’ Competition

Expo Town Team, from left to right: Kokoro Terukina, Amber Thatcher, Austin Beardemphl. Click photo to see larger version. Teams of students from Pacific Middle School – located in Des Moines – won... [Read more]

South King Fire & Rescue Awarded $400,000 Grant for Defibrillators

South King Fire & Rescue received word Jan. 25 that they would be receiving a $400,000 federal grant to assist them in replacing an aging fleet of Defibrillators on their emergency response fire engines... [Read more]

Hear Tales from Boeing Test Pilot Capt. Emily Bliss Feb. 5 at Activity Center

Boeing Test Pilot Capt. Emily Bliss will share her real-world aviation experiences at the Des Moines Activity Center starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, in a presentation hosted by retired Flight Test... [Read more]