Category: History
VIDEO: Area residents read the Declaration of Independence
EDITOR’S NOTE: This video was first published on our sister site The B-Town Blog on July 4,...
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Normandy Park to celebrate America’s 250th with free community fireworks Friday night July 3
The City of Normandy Park is encouraging residents and visitors to attend a FREE public fireworks...
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‘Sparky’s Revenge’ returns to Des Moines Sunday, June 21 for a close encounter of the canine kind
One of MIBBB Fest’s most unexpected and beloved events is making its return – Sparky’s Revenge...
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Highline Heritage Museum to host presentation on Seattle’s first woman mayor on Saturday, June 13
The Highline Heritage Museum and the American Association of University Women will host a free...
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Family seeks answers in 1982 disappearance of Burien teen Benjamin Shane Ridley
A Burien family is renewing its search for answers in the disappearance of Benjamin Shane Ridley,...
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After 60 years, Hi-Liners Musical Theatre rebrands as Highline Musical Theatre
For the first time in six decades, local youth theater organization Hi-Liners Musical Theatre is...
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REMINDER: BAT Theatre’s ‘Rebellious Women’ heads into its finalé weekend
REMINDER: It’s finalé weekend for BAT Theatre’s commendable production of “Rebellious...
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REMINDER: 7 Stories returns to Highline Heritage Museum this Friday, April 24 with theme of ‘Foolishness’/’No Foolin’
The next 7 Stories community storytelling event will be held this Friday night, April 24 at the...
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Local history featured in Fodor’s Travel as stop on Washington ‘UFO Mysteries Trail’
The City of Des Moines has been highlighted by Fodor’s Travel as part of one of the “10 Most...
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BAT Theatre’s ‘Rebellious Women’ brings suffragette story to Burien stage starting this Friday, April 10
Burien Actors Theatre’s (BAT’s) “Rebellious Women” uses sharp humor, raw emotion and...
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OBITUARY: Joan Carol Dehn Whidden (Joanie) passed away Mar. 20, 2026
Joan Carol Dehn Whidden (Joanie)November 28, 1936 – March 20, 2026 With grace, faith, and a...
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Wally’s Chowder House in Des Moines to be sold amid past scrutiny of buyer and seller
By Scott SchaeferFounder/Publisher Wally’s Chowder House in Des Moines and Wally’s Drive-In in...
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