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‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Labor Day rally will be at Big Catch Plaza this coming Monday, Sept. 1

by EditorAugust 29, 2025August 29, 2025

By Victoria Andrews Labor Day, summer’s last hurrah, takes on a somewhat different tone in these uncertain times. For the extremely wealthy, everything’s fine, maybe even better than fine. But […]

Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines to stream City Council meetings on Zoom starting Sept. 11

by EditorAugust 29, 2025August 29, 2025
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City of Des Moines seeking community input on future of recreation programming

by EditorAugust 27, 2025August 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Des Moines leaders highlight transparency, discuss next steps, hear from residents at Aug. 21 Community Meeting on Masonic Home

by Scott SchaeferAugust 26, 2025August 26, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: City’s Community Meeting on Masonic Home will be this Thursday night at Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium

by EditorAugust 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Historic preservation groups appeal City of Des Moines’ FEIS for Landmark on the Sound demolition

by EditorAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

SAVE THE DATE: Seattle Southside Chamber’s 2025 Candidates Night will be Wednesday, Oct. 8

by EditorAugust 10, 2025August 9, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Debate over historic Masonic Home demolition dominates Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Marina’s long-planned dock replacement project begins

by EditorAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines issues conditional demolition permit for historic Zenith property

by EditorAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Voices from Saturday’s ‘Take Back America’ rally in Des Moines

by EditorAugust 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Supporters appeal City of Des Moines’ upcoming demolition decision of historic Masonic Home

by EditorAugust 5, 2025August 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines citizens urged to ‘Take Back America’ at rally at Big Catch Plaza this Saturday

by EditorJuly 31, 2025July 31, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Final Environmental Impact Statement concludes that restoring Des Moines’ historic Masonic Home is financially unfeasible

by EditorJuly 31, 2025July 31, 2025
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Highline School Board Director Damarys Espinoza announces candidacy

Sponsored by Friends of Damarys Espinoza July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Transit, cruising, immigration top Thursday’s Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 25, 2025July 25, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorJuly 25, 2025July 25, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

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

by EditorJuly 24, 2025July 24, 2025
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Hope, Hard Work, and Heart: The Story of Kim-Khanh Van

Sponsored by Elect Kim-Khanh Van July 20, 2025July 20, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines to upgrade Barnes Creek Trail, South 240th corridor

by EditorJuly 19, 2025July 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

King County Council approves ‘Welcoming King County’ motion to bolster immigrant protections

by The B-Town (Burien) BlogJuly 18, 2025July 18, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

More than 200 rally Thursday in Des Moines to keep the ‘Good Trouble’ spirit of John Lewis alive

by EditorJuly 18, 2025July 18, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

‘Worst Mayor’ claim in Rep. Obras’ campaign mailer draws sharp rebuttal from Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling

by EditorJuly 16, 2025July 16, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

David Denino launches campaign for Des Moines City Council Position No. 1

by EditorJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 516 and SR 509 in South King County continue this week

by EditorJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

National Day of Action rally to honor John Lewis planned for Thursday, July 17 in Des Moines

by EditorJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Tree canopy, Redondo Pier, and cruising ban top Des Moines July 10 City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Police encourage residents to register for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5

by EditorJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Port of Seattle criticizes federal climate rollbacks in new ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

by EditorJuly 5, 2025July 5, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

by EditorJuly 4, 2025July 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines launches free summer meals and activities for kids with ‘Picnic & Play’ at Midway Park

by EditorJune 30, 2025June 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Financial reports, speeding complaints highlight Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJune 27, 2025June 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

First mile of SR 509 Expressway to open in SeaTac early Saturday

by The B-Town (Burien) BlogJune 27, 2025June 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Overnight SR 99 closures for paving continue this weekend in Des Moines and SeaTac

by EditorJune 19, 2025June 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines launches summer neighborhood pop-ups with Tuesday, June 24 event at Wooton Park

by EditorJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025

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The ‘Art of the Sixties’ exhibition opens with reception at Inkfish Gallery on Friday, Sept. 5

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OBITUARY: Longtime Burien resident Guy MacDonald Harper, 92, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26

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‘Waterland Woof’ to bring pups and people together in Des Moines on Saturday, Sept. 6

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‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Labor Day rally will be at Big Catch Plaza this coming Monday, Sept. 1

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City of Des Moines to stream City Council meetings on Zoom starting Sept. 11

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