Today And Every Day, Thank Veterans For Their Service

by Ralph Nichols While standing in the check-out line at the Burien Walgreen’s Wednesday evening, I turned to glance at a display – but my attention was diverted to the man in U.S. Army fatigues behind... [Read more]

Welcome Back Dave Markwell’s ‘FEEL GOOD FRIDAY’! Today: Empty Plate

[EDITOR'S NOTE: We're happy to welcome back to The Waterland Blog regular Columnist Dave Markwell, who unsuccessfully ran for Des Moines City Council. This is his first 'Feel Good Friday' column since... [Read more]

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FOLLOWUP: Veteran Couple Gets Free, Royal Treatment In Burien

As we reported earlier this week, Burien’s Eagle’s View Bed and Breakfast participated in the international ‘B&B’s for Vets’ program by allowing a veteran couple a night’s stay for free. Brian... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD VETERAN’S DAY: The Marine.

[EDITOR'S NOTE: We'd like to introduce a new column from Dave Markwell, who writes "Feel Good Friday" for our sister site The Waterland Blog in Des Moines, WA. We thought Dave's topic was fitting for this,... [Read more]

Vets Can Get Cars Washed FREE At The Des Moines Brown Bear Thursday

As a way of saluting our military, Brown Bear Car Wash will be offering free “Bear Essential” car washes to all current or former members of the military on Veteran’s Day (Thursday, Nov.... [Read more]

Burien B&B Hosting Couple Free As Part Of ‘B&B For Vets’; Donations Sought

Burien’s Eagle’s View Bed and Breakfast is participating in the international ‘B&B’s for Vets’ program taking place this Wednesday, Nov. 10th, by allowing a veteran couple... [Read more]

Are You A Vet Or In The Service? Get A FREE Car Wash On Veteran’s Day!

Veteran’s Day is this coming Wednesday, Nov. 11th, and Brown Bear Car Wash will be honoring vets and current service military (as well as spouses) with free car washes all day. The nearest location... [Read more]

Honor Veterans, Women Who’ve Served & Des Moines Memorial Drive On Nov. 11th

A special Veteran’s Day Commemoration is coming to the SeaTac Community Center on Wednesday, Nov. 11th to celebrate both the history of Des Moines Memorial Drive as well as honor women who have served... [Read more]

What Some Burien-Area Vets Are Doing Today

by Janet Grella When BTB Editor Scott Schaefer remarked that we didn’t have a story for Veterans Day, my first and only thought was to stop by the Burien headquarters of Paralyzed Veterans of America.... [Read more]

Veteran’s Day Weather Advisory & Closings

Veteran’s Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11th, and with it come the usual holiday closures: Schools Libraries Most banks and credit unions Most government offices Post offices closed; no home-mail delivery State... [Read more]