Politics News in Des Moines

City of Des Moines to hold 12th Man Flag Raising ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6 at City Hall

by EditorJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026

The City of Des Moines will hold a 12th Man Flag Raising ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6, to celebrate the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl appearance, inviting the public to gather at Des Moines City […]

Port of Seattle cancels StART lobbying day in Olympia after cities of Burien, Des Moines bow out

by EditorJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

King County joins lawsuit challenging federal immigration operation in Minnesota

by EditorJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Des Moines Police Department clarifies officers do not assist ICE in civil cases

by EditorJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 2026

Des Moines City Council weighs six gill shark street name, Flock cameras, rising legal costs, new chamber & more

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 23, 2026January 26, 2026

Highline School Board Director says fear tied to immigration enforcement is reaching classrooms

by EditorJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering his I Have a Dream Speech at the Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. 08/28/1963 ARC Identifier 542069 / Local Identifier 306-SSM-4D(107)16

A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by EditorJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026

State Senate committee to take up Sea-Tac Airport noise mitigation bill on Wednesday, Jan. 21, and here’s how to comment

by EditorJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why are we out there?’

by EditorJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026

Des Moines City Council selects Grace Matsui as Mayor, Achziger as Deputy Mayor at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 9, 2026January 11, 2026

Small group braves rain and wind for Jan. 6 protest at Big Catch Plaza in Des Moines

by EditorJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Tukwila leaders condemn Trump remarks, reaffirm support for Somali community

by EditorDecember 29, 2025December 29, 2025

City of Des Moines to receive $1.56 million federal grant to reduce traffic deaths

by EditorDecember 20, 2025December 20, 2025

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Port of Seattle Commission condemns Trump travel ban expansion as discriminatory

by EditorDecember 20, 2025December 19, 2025

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VIDEO: Attorney General Nick Brown addresses Trump administration lawsuits and local economic pressures at South Sound Legislative Breakfast

by EditorDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Citizens’ Climate Lobby urges Congress to act as electricity rates rise across Washington

by EditorDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025

City of Des Moines breaks ground Tuesday on long anticipated Marina Steps project amid windy conditions

by EditorDecember 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Des Moines City Council bids farewell to Buxton and Mahoney, approves budget, Wesley Homes expansion & more

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Highline Public Schools urges state action on literacy, funding in 2026 legislative agenda

by EditorDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025

REMINDER: Help ‘chart our course’ at City of Des Moines’ Town Hall meeting on Tuesday night, Dec. 9

Attend a Town Hall to chart the course for Des Moines on Tuesday night, Dec. 9

Discover big joy in Burien’s small shops! Shopping local is a delight in Wonderful Burien

Des Moines family forced out after rental home condemned, launches GoFundMe

by Scott SchaeferNovember 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Des Moines to break ground on new Marina Steps project on Tuesday, Dec. 16

by EditorNovember 20, 2025November 20, 2025

King Conservation District opens Native Plant Sale store, with pickup in Tukwila starting Feb. 25

by EditorNovember 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Here’s how you can help chart the course for the City of Des Moines

Santa to arrive by boat at Des Moines Marina during Dec. 6 Tree Lighting celebration

by EditorNovember 17, 2025November 19, 2025

Des Moines City Council approves property tax levy, raise for City Manager & more

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025

Local leaders named to King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay’s transition committee

by EditorNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Peter Kwon concedes, thanks supporters after latest results in King County Council District 5 race

by EditorNovember 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Des Moines Police tighten privacy controls on Flock safety camera data, cut off all federal access

by EditorNovember 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Schilling concedes 33rd Legislative District race to Obras, thanks supporters

by EditorNovember 8, 2025November 8, 2025

Des Moines City Council weighs car tab and parking tax increases to boost city revenue

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Steinmetz, Blosse expand leads toward wins in Des Moines City Council races

by EditorNovember 5, 2025November 5, 2025

ELECTION RESULTS 1: Steinmetz, Blosse lead in first round of Des Moines City Council returns

by EditorNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025