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🌱 Will the historic Masonic Home really be torn down now?

Coming up on the Des Moines Patch calendar: Jason Spins Christmas Records

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In today's newsletter:

  • Will the historic Masonic Home really be torn down now?

Also on today's calendar: Jason Spins Christmas Records and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Rain becoming steadier, with a high of 52 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 44, low: 39.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 45 and low of 40 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Hearing examiner upholds City of Des Moines' demolition permit for former Masonic Home site (waterlandblog.com) β€” A King County hearing examiner has upheld Des Moines’ demolition permit for the historic Masonic Home on Marine View Drive, clearing the way for the aging complex to be torn down. Preservation groups, including the Des Moines Historical Society, argue the city erred and are weighing a costly appeal to King County Superior Court before a Jan. 1 deadline, even as officials cite safety and revitalization benefits.
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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Des Moines

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    Thursday December 18
  • Jason Spins Christmas Records
    Waterland Arcade 22306 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
    9:00 am
  • Friday December 19
  • WorkSource: Job and Resume Assistance
    Burien Library , 400 SW 152nd Street , Seattle
    2:00 pm
  • Fun Friday: Board Game Blast
    Burien Library , 400 SW 152nd Street , Seattle
    4:00 pm
  • Cozy Read Aloud for Tweens and Teens
    Woodmont Library , 26809 Pacific Highway South , Seattle
    4:30 pm
  • Attack the Block
    Waterland Arcade 22306 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
    7:00 pm
  • Friday December 26
  • Strings & Things! Fiber Arts for Kids
    Woodmont Library , 26809 Pacific Highway South , Seattle
    2:00 pm
  • Saturday December 27
  • LEGO Block Party
    Des Moines Library , 21620 11th Avenue South , Seattle
    2:00 pm

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Thursday December 18
  • St. Vincent de Paul Assistance
    Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
    10:00 am
  • Family Story Time
    Kent Panther Lake Library , 20500 108th Avenue SE , Kent
    10:15 am
  • Senior Special Holiday Lunch
    Redmond Senior and Community Center , 8703 160th Ave NE , Redmond
    11:30 am
  • Renton Library Resource Days
    Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
    1:00 pm
  • Reading Buddies at the Des Moines Library (Study Zone)
    Des Moines Library , 21620 11th Avenue South , Seattle
    4:00 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

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  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    FOUND on December 15, 2025 in Kent, WA 98030 near Near Maple Lane Kent wa 98030 Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Redondo)
  • Power outage in Seattle, Washington.
    3:10PM on Dec 16: Over 16,000 customers in Seattle are experiencing power outages, with Seattle City Light investigating the cause. (Nextdoor )

πŸ—ž Nearby News

SeaTac

  • Save 45% on this Oral-B electric toothbrush just in time for the holidays (seattlepi.com)
  • Free agent reliever Jason Foley agrees to $2M, one-year contract with Giants (seattlepi.com)
  • Normandy Park City Council addresses parks funding and public works projects (normandyparkblog.com)

Kent

  • Kent Police officer reportedly fired 5 shots at suspect in apartment (kentreporter.com)
  • MLK Jr. Way street name to extend to Renton, Kent from Seattle (kentreporter.com)
  • β€˜Good boys' on a mission: California rescue dogs ready to help WA in flood crisis (king5.com)

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