Normandy Park-based @SeattleWXGuy Michael Snyder is warning of a “vicious” heat wave coming to our region, with high temps in the 90s expected next week. Snyder says the big heat will start mid-week, with highs in the mid to high 90s that should last for two to four days, or maybe more.
Photo of the 2014 Wheels and Keels by Michael Brunk. Destination Des Moines’ Wheels & Keels event is returning to the Des Moines Marina north parking lot this Sunday, July 24, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. See beautiful classic cars and vintage wood boats by the...
A voter drops his ballot into a ballot drop box on Wednesday morning, July 20, 2022. Photo by Scott Schaefer. As voters began to receive their ballots over the weekend, King County Elections began receiving reports of suspicious and intimidating signs placed near ballot drop boxes, warning voters that the drop box is “under surveillance.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Seattle Southside Chamber this week announced the selection of Annie McGrath its new President & CEO. McGrath will assume the role on Aug. 8, 2022. The selection...
On Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, neighbors across the country and in Des Moines will turn on their porch lights, step outside, and celebrate a special night known as “National Night Out.”. National Night Out is about building safe communities by getting to know your neighbors. National Night Out celebrations...
REMINDER: Join in on the FUN at this year’s ‘Smoke on the Water Community BBQ,’ coming up this Friday, July 22 and brought to you by Destination Des Moines. This all ages fundraiser event – which runs Friday from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. – will help benefit the July 4th Fireworks Over Des Moines, and all the other fun events brought to you by local nonprofit Destination Des Moines.
12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Blues & Brews goers will enjoy dozens of life-changing craft beers from some of the Northwest’s best Brewers. This fundraiser event supports worthy causes and charities supported by the Rotary Club of Des Moines/Normandy Park. Get your early-bird tickets for just $40 while...
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Waterland Blog, nor its staff:]. I’m writing in response to a recent Letter to the Editor from former City of Des Moines Councilman and my former partner and abuser, Anthony Martinelli. Mr. Martinelli and I met in the beautiful city of Des Moines through a mutual friend when we were both teenagers. He and I began dating in November 2005 and our relationship ended, after many tumultuous years, in September 2011. While I am not here to air his dirty laundry, I need to clarify some of the items he addressed in his letter that are misleading or outright untrue.
Some concerned residents have started a petition to preserve the historic Masonic Retirement Home in Des Moines, and they’re seeking help. The petition was organized and created on June 27, 2022, by Lloyd Elliott Lytle Jr., a Des Moines resident and advocate for preserving and revitalizing the Landmark on the Sound building.
The City of Des Moines – in coordination with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and adjacent agencies – has reduced the speed limit on Pacific Highway South (SR-99), from 45MPH to 40MPH, effective Monday, July 18, 2022. “This reduction of the speed limit is intended to...
Local magician Louie Foxx will appear on the TV show “Masters of Illusion” this Saturday night, July 16, 2022. The CW show starts at 9 p.m. on KSTW channel 11, and can also be viewed online on Sunday, July 17 at https://www.cwtv.com/shows/masters-of-illusion/. Here’s a commercial for this week’s...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding four Open Houses this weekend – in Renton, West Seattle, North Seattle and Burien. The first Open House is an immaculate home in one of the best neighborhoods in Fairwood:. This is an estate sale and has been completely refreshed...
The City of Des Moines’ two-month pilot passenger ferry project will launch from the Des Moines Marina on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, and travel roundtrip to Downtown Seattle’s Bell Harbor Marina four times per day. Service is scheduled to continue through Sunday, Oct. 9 aboard the Chilkat Express,...
A Downtown Cleanup Event will be held from 10 – 11:30 a.m. this Saturday, July 16, 2022, and volunteers are still needed. To help out, just meet at Big Catch Plaza (map below) at 10 a.m., check-in, then spread out and help clean up the Marina District. This event...
A Des Moines Community Blood Drive will be held on Monday, Aug. 8 and Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 at Grace Lutheran Church, and donors are needed. Blood supplies are low now, so all donations are appreciated. This Aug. 9 event is being organized by Yoshiko Grace Matsui. Eligibility requirement for...
A new 988 mental health emergency phone number will activate across the U.S. this Saturday, July. 16, 2022. Similar to dialing 911, 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. When people call, text, or chat 988, they...
The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to a pellet gun shooting on I-5 that happened Wednesday morning, July 13, 2022. Troopers say that at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday morning, they received a 9-1-1 call from a driver reporting that their vehicle was shot at on northbound I-5 near S. 200th Street in SeaTac (map below).
While creating your Estate Plan is important, creating one that avoids common pitfalls and mistakes is essential. After all, you don’t want to go through all the time it takes to create a plan to protect your loved ones, just to have it riddled with errors that end up causing them stress and headaches in the end. Creating an estate plan allows you to do that with the fewest tax liabilities for your beneficiaries and it reduces the chance of estate litigation among your heirs. Not only can properly prepared estate planning documents help maximize the value of your estate, but the process of working with an estate planning attorney gives you an opportunity to talk through important decisions.
The Port of Seattle (POS) Commission this week approved the ground lease of approximately 20-acres west of Des Moines Creek Business Park. The project – envisioned with the partnership of the City of Des Moines and Panattoni Development Company – prioritizes local jobs and sustainable development, according to the Port.
The McSorley Creek Shoreline and Estuary Restoration Project in Des Moines will receive $200,000 from the King County Flood Control District to help restore 1,000 feet of shoreline and one acre of pocket estuary. This is part of a total of $10,585,155 in grant funding earmarked for salmon recovery and...
