FEEL GOOD VETERAN’S DAY: The Marine.

EDITOR’S NOTE: In honor of Veteran’s Day, we’re re-running this column by Dave Markwell: by Dave Markwell “The soldier has come to believe, and with considerable reasons, that those... [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]

Rep. Upthegrove Named ‘Legislator of Year’ By NW Marine Trade Association

On Thursday (Dec. 8), Rep. Dave Upthegrove (D – Des Moines) was honored as ‘Legislator of the Year’ by the Northwest Marine Trade Association. The association, which represents 640 small... [Read more]

Cleanup Underway For Diesel Fuel Spill At Dash Point State Park

Local, state and federal agencies and a private cleanup contractor are continuing their efforts to contain and clean up a diesel fuel spill that happened at Dash Point State Park in Federal Way Thursday... [Read more]

Coast Guard, S. King Fire Respond To Overturned Vessel Near Des Moines

The Coast Guard responded to a report of an overturned 18-foot recreational vessel near Des Moines Wednesday evening, March 31st. According to the Coast Guard, authorities were notified after a person... [Read more]

Buy Or Sell Boating Stuff At Des Moines Yacht Club Marine Swap Meet Mar. 27th

The Des Moines Yacht Club will be holding its Marine Swap Meet on Saturday, March 27th from 9am to 3pm, and there are still openings for folks who want to sell boating accessories. Here are the details: WHAT:... [Read more]

Celebrate World Ocean Day Monday At MaST

World Ocean Day is Monday, June 8th, and Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST) will be holding a celebration from 10am to Noon. Here are the details: WHAT: World Ocean... [Read more]

DM Yacht Club Marine Swap Meet Is March 28th

It’s in its 10th year, is billed as “The Largest Indoor Marine Swap Meet in the Northwest,” and it’s coming Saturday, March 28th from 9am to 3pm at the Des Moines Yacht Club, located... [Read more]