Category: Politics
Federal Way Link extension project receives $790 million grant from feds
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Wednesday,...
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Recycling, soccer field, marina, City Manager contract & more on Thurs. Council agenda
Recycling, soccer field renovation, Des Moines Police Guild, marina, City Manager review &...
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A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: This column – originally published on our sister site The B-Town Blog in 2008 – is...
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Jesse Johnson appointed as new State Rep. for 30th District
The King County and Pierce County councils on Monday (Jan. 13, 2020) appointed Federal Way City...
Read More Swearings in, Mayor/Deputy Mayor selection, Marina & more on agenda for Thurs. council
On the agenda for Thursday night’s (Jan. 9) Des Moines City Council meeting: swearings in of...
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‘Understanding the Mental Health & Drug Crisis’ meeting will be Thurs., Jan. 9
A community meeting on ‘Understanding the Mental Health & Drug Crisis’ will be...
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Second Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission meeting will be Jan. 9
Photo by Elston Hill Washington’s next commercial airport is one step closer to taking flight,...
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King County certifies 2019 election results, announces recounts in 3 races
On Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, King County Elections certified the final results for the Nov. 5, 2019...
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Gov. Inslee releases statement on I-976; numerous WSDOT projects put on hold
After the Nov. 5 election and approval of Tim Eyman’s I-976, Gov. Jay Inslee directed WSDOT...
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Shop Local during ‘Small Business Saturday’ this Saturday, Nov. 30!
All are invited to skip the big box stores and Shop Local in Des Moines during ‘Small...
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Des Moines Council rule changes approved over objections from newly-elected J.C. Harris
By Jack Mayne The Des Moines City Council on a voice vote updated its rules of procedure at the...
Read More $3.66 million awarded to city for 24th Ave S. Roadway Improvement Project
The Cily of Des Moines announced on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 that it has been awarded $3.66 million...
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