Category: Politics
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, city suspending Camp KHAOS, other summer programs
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, the City of Des Moines announced that it is suspending summer programs...
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Des Moines will receive $50,036 from King County to support small businesses
The King County Council this week approved economic development funding for cities to support...
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SPONSORED: King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: ‘The current health pandemic is impacting all of our lives’
SPONSORED: Dear Neighbors, The current health pandemic is impacting all of our lives. By...
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Des Moines Council told $2.1 million less for 2021 budget due to COVID-19; creates restaurant vouchers for seniors
By Jack Mayne The first reality of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was unfolded at Thursday...
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Gov. Inslee extends ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ order to May 31
Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday, May 1, 2020, announced that he will extend the state’s ‘Stay Home, Stay...
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LETTER: Councilmember Martinelli shares pandemic relief proposals for Des Moines
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It...
Read More King County releases new guide for financial help for those affected by COVID-19
On Friday, April 24, 2020, King County released a new guide of financial resources available...
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Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority seeks emergency financing from King County Council
By Jack Mayne The King County Council is being asked to support emergency financing for the...
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Des Moines Mayor, City Manager tell Congressional delegation ‘thanks for the help but we need even more’
By Jack Mayne The mayor and city manager of Des Moines on Monday, April 20, 2020 sent a letter to...
Read More LETTER: Councilmember Harris responds to Mayor Pina & Councilmember Mahoney
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It...
Read More LETTER: Deputy Mayor shares his thoughts on last Thursday’s council meeting
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It...
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City of Des Moines extends due date for Business & Occupation taxes by three months
The City of Des Moines recently notified all local businesses that file quarterly tax returns that...
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