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Final Environmental Impact Statement Concludes that Restoring Des Moines' Historic Masonic Home Is Financially Unfeasible - The Waterland Blog

The City of Des Moines on Thursday, July 31, 2025 released its final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed demolition of the historic Masonic Home (aka "Landmark on the Sound"), bringing the controversial project one step closer to resolution. The 90-page EIS, ordered more than three years ago in response to property owner Zenith's demolition application, is now posted on the city’s website. Zenith Properties LLC, which purchased…See the Story

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City of Des Moines finalizes Environmental Impact Statement on Masonic Retirement Home property, will hold community meeting Aug. 21 - The Waterland Blog

After three years of study and public interest, the City of Des Moines announced on Friday, July 25, 2025 that it has completed its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the historic Zenith property, commonly known as the Masonic Retirement Home or Landmark on the Sound. City officials confirmed the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) will be released Thursday, July 31. The report will be posted on the City’s website and presented to …Read Article

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Three weeks of overnight SR 99 lane closures start July 28 in Des Moines, SeaTac for utility work - The Waterland Blog

Nighttime drivers on State Route 99 in Des Moines and SeaTac should plan for three weeks of weeknight lane closures starting Monday, July 28, for utility work along the newly-repaved state highway. From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday nights through Friday mornings until mid-August, plan for northbound and southbound SR 99 lane closures between South 200th Street in SeaTac and SR 516 in Des Moines. Local streets also will close nightly along this 2-mi…Read Article

Free youth swimming extended through Aug. 3 at Mount Rainier Pool thanks to Des Moines Legacy grant - The Waterland Blog

GREAT NEWS for South King County families – thanks to a $2,500 grant extension from the Des Moines Legacy Foundation, the Mount Rainier Pool will continue offering free swim admissions for youth through Saturday, Aug. 3, 2025. This grant extends a highly successful program originally made possible by a $10,000 grant from King County, allocated with the support of Councilmember De’Sean Quinn and former Councilmember Dave Upthegrove. Since the for…Swimming · Des Moines Read Article

City of Des Moines to upgrade Barnes Creek Trail, South 240th corridor - The Waterland Blog

A major infrastructure project aimed at improving safety and connectivity along Barnes Creek Trail and South 240th Street in Des Moines is moving forward, with construction bids set to open July 29, 2025. The project will complete the southern segment of Barnes Creek Trail and enhance South 240th Street between 16th Ave South and 20th Ave South. Planned upgrades include new sidewalks, street lighting, underground utility installation, and other …Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Enthusiasm for Maritime Careers Reflected in New Maritime High School’s 100 Percent Graduation Rate

Are you looking for a great career in maritime? Guice Offshore is hiring for all positions! Apply online at GuiceOffshore.com/Careers! Enthusiasm for careers in maritime is very strong, as evidenced by a 100 percent graduation rate at the new Maritime High School (MHS), a regional choice public high school in Des Moines, WA. The school […]Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Classic Wooden Boat Show returns to Des Moines Marina during upcoming Waterland weekend July 19-20 - The Waterland Blog

The timeless beauty of hand-crafted vessels will once again grace the Des Moines Marina as the Classic Wooden Boat Show drops anchor during Waterland weekend on Saturday and Sunday, July 19–20, 2025. Now a long-standing tradition since its launch in 2006, the event draws wooden boat enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike to admire watercraft dating from the 1920s through the 1960s. Visitors will have the chance to step aboard these lovingly res…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Explore Puget Sound’s tidepools this summer at Saltwater State Park - The Waterland Blog

Curious about what lives just beneath the surface of Puget Sound? The City of Des Moines and Friends of Saltwater State Park are once again inviting the public to take a closer look — quite literally — during a series of Low Tide Beach Exploration events happening throughout July and August. These free, family-friendly events pair visitors with knowledgeable park naturalists for a hands-on look at tidepool ecosystems during some of the lowest ti…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Legacy of Bj Bjorneby to roll on in Des Moines' 2025 Waterland Parade on Saturday, July 19 - The Waterland Blog

Bj was born in Kalispell Montana March 23, 1935. He passed away in Des Moines, WA on April 28, 2025. He moved to Washington when he was 6. He grew up in Bremerton where he met Anna. They married in 1956. They were married for over 67 years until Anna passed in October 2024. They moved to Des Moines in 1968 where they built a home on North Hill and lived there until moving to Wesley Des Moines just a year ago. They had 4 Children. Patti, Bob, Wen…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Des Moines will celebrate Waterland Parade on Saturday, July 19 with fresh route and two Grand Marshals - The Waterland Blog

The Waterland Parade is set to return to the streets of Des Moines on Saturday, July 19, 2025, with a new route, local Grand Marshals, and popular returning performers. This year’s Grand Marshals are longtime community contributors Tony Hettler and Michelle Fawcett. The event will feature a packed lineup of crowd favorites including the Husky Alumni Band, the Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline, and a return appearance by the Cossacks stunt motorcycl…Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article

Maritime High School honors its first graduates with 100 percent graduation rate - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

Maritime High School (MHS), a regional choice public high school in Des Moines, WA, marked a historic milestone on June 18, 2025 with the graduation of its inaugural Class of 2025. The ceremony celebrated 31 pioneering students who have become the first graduates of this innovative maritime-focused educational institution. “I’m thrilled to congratulate this first graduating class of the Maritime High School in Des Moines,” said Rep. Adam Smith. …Des Moines, Washington · Des Moines Read Article