By Mellow DeTray Here’s our recap of the Des Moines City Council meeting held Thursday night, June 8, 2023: Speeding in Redondo Continues According to one public commenter, dangerous speeding […]
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Pride Month, passenger ferry update, speed zones & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council
By Mellow DeTray Here’s our recap of the Des Moines City Council meeting held on Thursday night, June 1, 2023: LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Mayor Matt Mahoney read a proclamation in […]
Blake decision, Passenger Ferry & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council meeting
By Mellow DeTray Here’s our recap of the regular Des Moines City Council meeting held on Thursday, May 4, 2023: Blake Decision: City Ordinance on Hold In a recent legislative […]
Tickets now available for new Des Moines Passenger Ferry service, which starts Aug. 10
Tickets are now available for the new Des Moines Passenger Ferry service to the downtown Seattle waterfront, which starts Wednesday morning, Aug. 10, 2022. This is a two-month pilot project […]
New Des Moines passenger ferry service will launch Wednesday, Aug. 10
The City of Des Moines’s 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 […]
New Des Moines passenger ferry service will launch Wednesday, Aug. 10
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 […]
Des Moines Council approves passenger ferry pilot project to Seattle; launches Aug. 10
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher The Des Moines City Council at its June 23 meeting voted 5-2 to approve a 60-day pilot project starting Aug. 10, 2022 using a 63-passenger whale watching […]
7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #6: How do you feel about transportation options currently available in our city (including the proposed new passenger ferry)?
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher/Editor Ballots have been mailed, forums have been held, campaign signs are out and voters are deciding on seven local candidates on the ballot for four positions […]
Passenger ferry demo ride cruised smoothly from Marina to Seattle waterfront & back
Story, Photos & Video by Scott Schaefer Last week, a demonstration boat ride embarked from the Des Moines Marina to Pier 57 in downtown Seattle, as a way to drum […]
A new ‘Mosquito Fleet’? Puget Sound Regional Council releases Passenger-Only Ferry Study
Vacationers and excursionists disembark on a pier from the steamer ”Vashon” at Three Tree Point, circa 1910. Way back in the “really old days” (the late 1800s up until around […]
Fracas over alleged ferry boat purchase, Marina Steps and more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council
By Mellow DeTray Here’s our recap of the Des Moines City Council meeting held on Thursday night, Oct. 19, 2023: Public Comments A representative from the Redondo Community Association invited […]
Water issues, ferry cancellation, new Police Chief & more discussed at Des Moines City Council
By Mellow DeTray Here’s our recap of the Des Moines City Council meeting held on Thursday night, June 23, 2023: City Water Quality Issues On June 18th Des Moines residents […]
Due to ‘catastrophic’ failure, Des Moines Ferry service has been canceled for 2023
The high speed ferry “Billie J,” – scheduled to service the Des Moines to Seattle route starting this week – has experienced a “catastrophic mechanical failure” while underway to Des […]
Potential hotel, fast ferry & more discussed at Des Moines City Council
By Mellow DeTray A boutique potential hotel, community shuttle, the fast ferry and more were discussed at the Des Moines City Council meeting on Thursday night, Dec. 1, 2022. Potential […]
Des Moines Fast Ferry pilot project ends, may return in the Spring
By Gerald Patriarca The ship to Seattle has sailed. Serving as an alternative to driving, the Fast Ferry pilot project – which started Aug. 10 and ended Oct. 9, 2022 […]
Des Moines City Council hears about SCORE Jail, Fast Ferry & more at Thursday meeting
By Mellow DeTray At Thursday night’s (Oct. 6, 2022) Des Moines Council meeting, a naming contest was announced for a Downtown alley, an update was given on the SCORE Jail, […]
VIDEO: Watch highlights from the maiden voyage of the Des Moines Fast Ferry
At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, the new Des Moines passenger “Fast Ferry” to the downtown Seattle waterfront had its maiden voyage, and The Waterland Blog was there. […]
Police update, legislative priorities & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council
By Mellow DeTray Here’s our recap of the Des Moines City Council meeting held on Thursday night, Jan. 11, 2024: Public Comments One commenter said she thought a remark at […]
Budget changes, new parking gates & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council
By Mellow DeTray Here’s our recap of the Des Moines City Council meeting held on Thursday night, Oct. 26, 2023: Public Comments One commenter who said he represented the Redondo […]
10 Questions for Des Moines City Council Position No. 6 Candidate Yoshiko Grace Matsui
EDITOR’S NOTE: We did not receive replies to our 10 Questions asked of Des Moines City Council Position No. 4 Candidates Jeremy Nuttng nor Christine Puzas, so we are skipping […]
10 Questions for Des Moines City Council Position No. 2 Candidate Rob Back
Each candidate running for the Des Moines City Council Nov. 7, 2023 General Election was asked 10 questions by The Waterland Blog, covering topics like their reasons for wanting to […]
10 Questions for Des Moines City Council Position No. 2 Candidate JC Harris
Each candidate running for the Des Moines City Council Nov. 7, 2023 General Election was asked 10 questions by The Waterland Blog, covering topics like their reasons for wanting to […]
Burning Boat Festival, housing, budget & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council
By Mellow DeTray Here’s our recap of the Des Moines City Council meeting held Thursday night, Sept. 14, 2023: Burning Boat Festival Returns Last New Year’s Eve, Des Moines celebrated […]
Waterland Wine & Art Walk will be Saturday, May 13
The Waterland Wine Walk will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from Noon – 5 p.m. at 15 locations throughout the Des Moines Marina District. Northwest wines, ciders and […]
Waterland Wine & Art Walk will be Saturday, May 13
The Waterland Wine Walk will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from Noon – 5 p.m. at 15 locations throughout the Des Moines Marina District. Northwest wines, ciders and […]
Waterland Wine & Art Walk will be Saturday, May 13
The Waterland Wine Walk will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from Noon – 5 p.m. at 15 locations throughout the Des Moines Marina District. Northwest wines, ciders and […]
Police accredidation, goal setting & more discussed at Des Moines City Council Study Session Thursday night
By Mellow Detray Here’s our recap of the Des Moines City Council Study Session held on Thursday, April 6, 2023: Employee Recognition To begin the meeting, City Manager Michael Matthias […]
ARPA funds, city finances, traffic cams & more discussed at Des Moines City Council
By Mellow DeTray Here’s a recap of Thursday night’s (Jan. 12, 2023) Des Moines City Council meeting: ARPA Funds & City Finances American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds totaling over […]
Des Moines City Council addresses Masonic/Landmark building and renewed budget
By Sarah Brusig The Des Moines City Council meeting on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022 was called to order at approximately 6 p.m. In attendance were Des Moines Mayor Matt Mahoney, […]
7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #5: How is the city handling its $9 million ARPA funding?
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher/Editor Ballots have been mailed, forums have been held, campaign signs are out and voters are deciding on seven local candidates on the ballot for four positions […]
SPONSORED: A message from Des Moines City Council Candidate Matt Mahoney
SPONSORED – PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT: Matt Mahoney Des Moines City Council Position 7 Hi Des Moines, It’s been an honor to serve these past few years. I am hoping you […]
‘What’s Up Des Moines?’ Des Moines Development: Michael Matthias, Bonnie Wilkins & Susan Cezar
SPONSORED: ‘What’s Up Des Moines?’: Des Moines Development – Michael Matthias, Bonnie Wilkins & Susan Cezar We had the opportunity to meet with Des Moines City Manager Michael Matthias, City […]
Minority Report: Response to Des Moines State of the City Part 2 (Policy)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is Part 2 of a response to the City of Des Moines 2021 “State of the City” address given on April 15, 2021, written by Councilmembers […]
As COVID restrictions fade, transit will be returning to full capacity starting in July
Riders soon will have more public transportation options as buses, trains and ferries in the Puget Sound region are returning to full capacity and opening all seats starting in July. […]