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Highline School Board Director Damarys Espinoza announces candidacy

Sponsored by Friends of Damarys Espinoza July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Dr. Damarys Espinoza – currently serving as a School Board Director for Highline Public Schools – has officially launched her campaign to retain her seat on the board.  The election […]

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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

‘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 inFeatured Post

Election season opens up as 6 candidates file to run for 4 Des Moines City Council positions in 2025

by EditorMay 10, 2025May 10, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Mayor Buxton announces she will not seek reelection at Thursday’s city council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

ELECTION RESULTS 1: King County Proposition No. 1 passing with nearly 60% approval

by EditorApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Councilmember Matt Mahoney will not seek re-election in 2025

by EditorApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

SeaTac City Councilmember Peter Kwon announces bid for King County Council District 5

by EditorMarch 3, 2025March 3, 2025
Posted inFeatured

Dow Constantine nominates 3 candidates to fill King County Council District 5 vacancy

by EditorJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling announces campaign for Washington State House of Representatives, 33rd District Position 1

by EditorJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

33rd District Democrats select finalists to fill legislative vacancies; final decision expected Tuesday

by EditorDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Dave Upthegrove wins race for Commissioner of Public Lands, pledges inclusive stewardship of Washington’s natural resources

by EditorNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

ELECTION RESULTS 1: Proposition 1 losing, Ferguson, Upthegrove, Orwall, Gregorson leading, 3 of 4 initiatives losing

by EditorNovember 5, 2024November 5, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

REMINDER: Remember to VOTE in the General Election by 8 p.m. Tuesday night, Nov. 5

by EditorNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Proposition 1: so much for trust and transparency’

by EditorOctober 27, 2024October 27, 2024
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Why voting YES on Proposition 1 matters for Des Moines Police and Public Safety

Sponsored by Des Moines Police Guild October 26, 2024October 26, 2024
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Des Moines Police and Public Safety Prop 1 no longer a Property Tax increase

Sponsored by Vic Pennington October 23, 2024October 23, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Police Chief Boe defends Proposition 1, cites need for funding police services

by EditorSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, News, Politics, Public Safety

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former Des Moines councilmember shares concerns about Levy Lid Lift being on Nov. 5 ballot

by EditorSeptember 7, 2024September 7, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Manual recount confirms Dave Upthegrove will face Jaime Herrera Beutler for Public Lands Commissioner race on Nov. 5 ballot

by EditorSeptember 4, 2024September 5, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

By a margin of 51 votes, Dave Upthegrove moves closer to General Election for Commissioner of Public Lands

by EditorAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

South King Fire Proposition No. 1 approved by wide margin in Tuesday’s Primary Election

by EditorAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines voters rejecting Proposition No. 1 levy lid lift in Tuesday’s Primary Election

by EditorAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics

Des Moines City Council candidate Rob Back – who lost to JC Harris – concedes

by EditorNovember 16, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics

ELECTION RETURNS 3: JC Harris extends lead over Rob Back to 681 votes

by EditorNovember 9, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics

ELECTION RETURNS 2: Harris extends his lead over Back by +49 votes

by EditorNovember 8, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 1: Harris, Nutting leading in early returns for Des Moines City Council

by EditorNovember 7, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: ‘The censure of councilmember Harris was the dirtiest political trick in Des Moines history’

by EditorOctober 30, 2023October 30, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: ‘I am speaking in favor of him as the most qualified Candidate for the position on Des Moines City Council’

by EditorOctober 28, 2023October 30, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics

VIDEO: Watch Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum held at Wesley Homes

by EditorOctober 26, 2023October 26, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics, Sponsored

Rob Back for Des Moines City Council: Grateful for endorsement from Des Moines Police Guild

by EditorOctober 24, 2023October 26, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics

10 Questions for Des Moines City Council Position No. 6 Candidate Yoshiko Grace Matsui

by EditorOctober 17, 2023October 16, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics

10 Questions for Des Moines City Council Position No. 2 Candidate Rob Back

by EditorOctober 16, 2023October 13, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics

‘Why you should vote,’ by local Author/Professor TM Sell, Ph.D.

by EditorOctober 13, 2023October 13, 2023

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Highline School Board Director Damarys Espinoza announces candidacy

Friends of Damarys Espinoza Sponsored by Friends of Damarys Espinoza July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Inkfish Gallery to open new exhibit featuring George C. Scott and Fred Andrews on Friday, Aug. 1

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025

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

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

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

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

VIDEO: Des Moines’ 2025 Waterland Parade celebrates community, legacy and fun

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025
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