PHOTOS: Christmas Ships Cruise Past Burien’s Three Tree Point Saturday Night

Courtesy local Photographer/Designer Jana Kleitsch comes these great photos, showing the Christmas Ships cruising past Burien’s Three Tree Point Saturday night, Dec. 1 (click images to see larger... [Read more]

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Fresh Cut Christmas Trees & Free Local Delivery from Advertiser Zenith Holland

The Christmas trees are in at Waterland Blog and B-Town Blog advertiser Zenith Holland Gardens in Des Moines. “Real trees have a great natural fragrance,” reminds Lyn Robinson of Zenith Holland. “Real... [Read more]

3 Local Business Organizations Holding Holiday Mixer on Thursday, Dec. 6

Join members of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, Destination Des Moines, Discover Burien, and several other local Southwest King County organizations for a HUGE holiday mixer from 5 p.m.... [Read more]

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LEGAL TIP: Marine View Law & Escrow Can Help If You Have Boundary Line Dispute

by Marine View Law & Escrow DID YOU KNOW… …that Marine View Law & Escrow can help if you have a boundary line dispute? The attorneys at Marine View Law & Escrow can assist property... [Read more]

South Highline National Little League Signups Begin Dec. 1

The South Highline National Little League is getting ready for the 2013 season, with online signups beginning Dec. 1, 2012. Walk in registration will be held Jan. 17, 2013 at Auntie Irene’s in Des Moines,... [Read more]

Hey Vet – Get Your Car Washed for FREE at Brown Bear in Des Moines Sunday!

Brown Bear Car Wash will be honoring veterans and current service military with free car washes on Veterans Day – this Sunday, Nov. 11. As a way of saying “thank you” to our military, Brown... [Read more]

Des Moines Auxiliary of Seattle Children’s Hospital Holding Bazaar Nov. 16-17

The Des Moines Auxiliary of Seattle Children’s Hospital is holding its 23rd annual Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 16th and 17th (Friday and Saturday), from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days. The bazaar will be... [Read more]

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LEGAL TIP: You May Need to File for Bankruptcy Before Divorce is Finalized

by Marine View Law & Escrow DID YOU KNOW… That you may need to file for bankruptcy before your divorce is finalized? Your decision to pursue a consumer bankruptcy before, during or after divorce... [Read more]

SAVE THE DATE: Help Kickstart a Film About a Local UFO Mystery Dec. 5

An historic, local UFO conspiracy tale has caught the attention of two area filmmakers, who plan on producing a film based on the incident and its tragic aftermath. “The Maury Island Incident,” is based on the true story…

Aviation High School Holding Science & Robotics Day on Saturday, Nov. 10

Aviation High School will be holding a Science and Robotics Day on Saturday, Nov. 10 for middle school students who might be thinking of applying to the high school or are passionate about science and/or... [Read more]

Landmark Event Center’s Annual Halloween Carnival is Wednesday, Oct. 31

Des Moines’ historic Landmark Event Center’s annual Halloween Carnival is all spooked up and ready to go on Halloween – Wednesday, Oct. 31 – from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. There will be a Haunted... [Read more]

Here’s the Hot Lineup for Saturday’s Chili Cook-Off at Des Moines Farmers Market

Fire up the pot honey – the beans, meat and fixns’ are ready to be gurglingly early this Saturday morning at the annual Chili Cook-Off, the crowning event for the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market! It... [Read more]

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LEGAL TIP: Loan Modification Can Help Reduce Amount Owed

by Marine View Law & Escrow DID YOU KNOW…   That Marine View Law & Escrow can help you obtain a Loan Modification and even reduce the principal amount owed on your mortgage? Here at Marine... [Read more]

Introducing Our Brand New, All-Local Indie Online Store – ‘Shop SoKing’!

We’d like to introduce our Readers to a brand new, fully homegrown initiative that, thanks to Seattle-based Buck, we’re launching within our network of six local blogs – Shop SoKing –... [Read more]

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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: Wonderful 3-BD Rambler in Des Moines

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House for this week is a wonderful, 3-bedroom rambler on a great lot in Des Moines. With a light, bright living room with fireplace, dining room... [Read more]

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LEGAL TIP OF THE WEEK: How to Stop/Recover Bankruptcy Garnishments

by Marine View Law & Escrow DID YOU KNOW… …That A Bankruptcy Can Not Only Stop a Garnishment, But Can Also Recover Past Garnishments? Many times our clients come to us for a bankruptcy when... [Read more]

Des Moines Police Seeking Public’s Help Finding Suspect in Fatal Hit and Run

Our sister site The Waterland Blog is reporting that Des Moines Police are seeking the public’s help in finding the suspect responsible for a hit and run fatality. On Thursday, Oct. 4 at 9 p.m.,... [Read more]

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LEGAL TIP: ‘Short Sale’ May Be An Option for Homeowners Unable to Pay

by Marine View Law & Escrow DID YOU KNOW…   …You can sell your home even if you owe more than your mortgage? At Marine View Law & Escrow we receive many calls from homeowners who are... [Read more]

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Advertiser Waterland CrossFit Offering 2-for-1 Special During October

OCTOBER 2 FOR 1 SPECIAL DEAL!!!! As the days get shorter and the sweaters get bulkier, one might be tempted to forsake fitness and let it all go until springtime comes around and fear and desperation about... [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]

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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: Impeccable 3-BD North Hill Home

BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House for this week is an impeccable, 3-bedroom North Hill home that boasts pride of ownership. This home has an updated kitchen with gas cooking,... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes from Saturday’s Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest in Des Moines

On Saturday (Aug. 25), what’s sure to be a record crowd – estimated at “around 1,200″ – filled Des Moines Beach Park for the 3rd annual Poverty Bay Blues and Brews Festival, a fundraiser... [Read more]

It’s Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Day! Come Rock Out & Help a Great Local Cause!

Today – Saturday, Aug. 25 – is the third annual Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival, from Noon – 8 p.m. at Des Moines Beach Park! Presented by the Des Moines Rotary Club, this annual event is... [Read more]

B-TOWN HAPS: Final Weekend of ‘Anna in the Tropics,’ Blues & Brews & more

As the hot, hoppin’ dog days of the summer event season winds down, don’t forget to get out and about and enjoy these last nice days before the kids are back in school and you’re walking... [Read more]