Stage 1 Burn Ban Re-Issued for King County

Due to continuing cold weather and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has re-issued a Stage 1 burn ban for King County, effective at 4 p.m. today – Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. A Stage... [Read more]

Highline MaST Center’s FREE ‘Science on the Sound’ Starts Saturday

Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center will be holding it FREE ‘Science on the Sound’ events, with the first being this Saturday, Jan. 12. This week’s... [Read more]

National Weather Service Mentions ‘S’ Word in Latest Forecast

Just when we’re still assessing Monday morning’s major windstorm/high tide surge comes news that the National Weather Service is mentioning the ‘S’ word in their predictions, saying... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes from Recent High Tide/Wind Storm

As the Des Moines area woke up this morning, after listening to howling winds all night, we all came face-to-face with what Mother Nature unleashed on us – a massive amount of damage from a devastating... [Read more]

WEATHER: Storm Coming Sun./Mon.; ‘S’ Word Mentioned for Monday Night

The National Weather Service issued a “Special Weather Statement” early Saturday morning (Dec. 15), warning of a “strong Pacific storm” moving in late Sunday through Monday, and... [Read more]

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Vitality Chiropractic’s Dr. Bonnie Verhunce Can Help With Many Symptoms

“Oh, my aching back!” Yes, Vitality Chiropractic certainly helps many people with back pain. Additionally, Vitality Chiropractic, Waterland Blog Advertiser and founded by Dr. Bonnie Verhunce eight... [Read more]

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The Importance of Whole-Person Wellness at Advertiser Judson Park

Iris Hecks by Natalie Wilcox McCann Director of Resident Services Judson Park Retirement Community When area senior Iris Hecks moved into the retirement community where her mother had lived, she knew she... [Read more]

Fuel Tanker Truck Crash Kills Driver in Fiery Federal Way Accident

South King Fire & Rescue units, along with a ladder truck from Valley Regional Fire Authority, responded to a tanker truck crash that took the life of a 68-year old driver at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday... [Read more]

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Put Your Garden to Bed for the Season & Save with a Coupon from Burien Bark!

Please welcome back our returning Advertiser Burien Bark, which is offering a great Coupon you can print yourself! This local institution continues to deliver the same friendly and knowledgeable service... [Read more]

South King Fire’s Hazardous Materials Team Responds to Fed. Way Apartment

A 911 call came into to South King Fire & Rescue Saturday (Oct. 13) at 5:35 p.m. for the fire department to respond and investigate a possible chemical hazard and odor at a Federal Way apartment complex. Fire... [Read more]

Local B-17 Bombardier Recalls ‘Wing and a Prayer’ Mission on the All American

Ralph Burbridge of Des Moines, a B-17 bombardier in World War II, holds the encased flag that the 414th Squadron, which he flew with, raised in his honor earlier this year above their base in Turkey. He... [Read more]

September is National Preparedness Month – Are YOU Prepared?

Can you believe that Summer’s almost gone, even thoughit seems like it just got started? September is “National Preparedness Month,” and once again publicsafe.org Founder/Publisher Wayne Corey... [Read more]

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Advertiser Vitality Chiropractic Offering Free Screenings at Saturday’s Market

Vitality Chiropractic, Advertiser and friend of the blog, is hosting a free back-to-school event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at this Saturday’s Des Moines Farmers Market to raise awareness about the... [Read more]

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Vitality Chiropractic’s Dr. Bonnie Verhunce Can Help With Many Symptoms

“Oh, my aching back!” Yes, Vitality Chiropractic certainly helps many people with back pain. Additionally, Vitality Chiropractic, Waterland Blog Advertiser and founded by Dr. Bonnie Verhunce eight... [Read more]

Learn About Wildlife Habitats at Des Moines Library on Sunday, Sept. 9

Sustainable Burien’s next meeting will be from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, and will focus on wildlife habitats at home or in the community. This next gathering will take place at a new... [Read more]

WEATHER: ‘Excessive Heat Watch’ Warning Issued for Thursday-Friday

The National Weather Service on Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 14) issued an ‘Excessive Heat Watch‘ alert for this Thursday (Aug. 16) and Friday (Aug. 17), warning residents that a “prolonged... [Read more]

Looks Like South King Fire & Rescue Levy Will Pass; Det. Awarded a SAFER Grant

It looks like South King Fire & Rescue has passed their recent Maintenance and Operations Levy, with a current overwhelming “Yes” vote of 61% and a “No” vote of 39% as of Aug.... [Read more]

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Residential Curbside Styrofoam Collection to Begin August 1st

CleanScapes announces free curbside Styrofoam collection for Des Moines residents. Beginning August 1st, CleanScapes will begin a curbside Styrofoam collection pilot program. This free program will allow... [Read more]

Highline College’s MaST Center will be at Des Moines Farmers Market Saturday

The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market is once again happy to partner with Highline College’s MaST Center the fourth Saturday of the month throughout the season – which means their information... [Read more]

Learn About Aviation High’s Robotics Team on Thursday’s ‘DUI Joe Show’

Our sister site SoKing Internet Radio wants our Readers to tune in to “The DUI Joe Show” this Thursday, July 19, to learn about Aviation High School’s way cool Robotics Program. The show... [Read more]