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Posted inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Des Moines City Council weighs downtown zoning changes as red light camera revenue declines

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 7, 2026November 7, 2026

As diminishing revenues from red-light cameras press the city to seek long-term financial fixes, the Des Moines City Council and Planning Commission convened on Nov. 5, 2026, for a joint […]

Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Things To Do

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Burien Community Center this Friday night, Nov. 6

by EditorNovember 5, 2026November 5, 2026
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Posted inAuburn, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

ELECTION RESULTS 1:  Highline Schools bond, technology levy lead in first returns

by EditorNovember 3, 2026November 3, 2026
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Posted inAuburn, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

Election Day brings focus to King County’s legal defense of local voting

by EditorNovember 3, 2026November 3, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council approves $126,500 holiday tree in split vote, raises property tax levy

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 30, 2026October 30, 2026

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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News

Cities of Des Moines, Burien and SeaTac urge Port of Seattle to delay final airport environmental review

by EditorOctober 28, 2026October 28, 2026
Posted inAuburn, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

VIDEO: Hear from local candidates as they discuss safety, homelessness, state spending and more at joint chamber showcase

by EditorOctober 19, 2026October 19, 2026

Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Normandy Park, Politics

PHOTOS: Voices from the ‘No Kings IV’ rally held in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 17

by EditorOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Police, Public Safety, Shooting, Shootings

Two downtown shootings prompt added patrols in downtown Des Moines

by EditorOctober 16, 2026October 16, 2026
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Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Letter to the Editor, Letters to the Editor, News, Politics, Public Safety

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Another ‘No Kings’ rally?! Why?

by EditorOctober 12, 2026October 12, 2026
Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Family, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Things To Do, Youth

Halloween ‘Spooktacular’ will bring family fun to Des Moines Activity Center on Friday night Oct. 16

by EditorOctober 9, 2026October 9, 2026
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Sponsored by Yes for Highline October 6, 2026October 7, 2026
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety, Video

Des Moines City Council backs tree canopy plan, approves $150,000 in services grants & more

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

New ballot drop box installed at Des Moines City Hall ahead of Nov. 3 general election

by EditorSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Des Moines City Council approves $500,000 sidewalk project, sales tax increase & more

by Mellow DeTraySeptember 26, 2026September 26, 2026
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Public Safety

City of Des Moines offering free document shredding event on Tuesday, Oct. 6

by EditorSeptember 24, 2026September 24, 2026
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Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Letter to the Editor, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: West Seattle’s Lady Liberty Project visits Des Moines’ Big Catch Plaza

by EditorSeptember 17, 2026September 17, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Politics, Things To Do, Transportation

King County Councilmember Steffanie Fain to host transportation forum on Saturday, Sept. 26

by EditorSeptember 16, 2026September 17, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Strategic plan, civility take center stage in Des Moines City Council workshop

by Mellow DeTraySeptember 11, 2026September 11, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Politics, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, Video, White Center

VIDEO: New flights, airport upgrades and community concerns highlight SEA Airport Luncheon

by EditorSeptember 11, 2026September 11, 2026
Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Federal Way, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

King County offering up to $900,000 for community tourism projects, and here’s how to apply

by EditorSeptember 8, 2026September 8, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Video

Des Moines City Council reviews Beach Park restoration, downtown revitalization & more

by Mellow DeTraySeptember 4, 2026September 4, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Sen. Tina Orwall highlights airport mitigation, trafficking concerns at Aug. 27 Des Moines Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayAugust 28, 2026August 28, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council hears crime update, debates waterfront and S. 223rd Street plans

by Mellow DeTrayAugust 15, 2026August 15, 2026
Posted inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Non-profit, Video

VIDEO: Des Moines Chamber Connect event spotlights marina, Marine View Drive and business growth

by Scott SchaeferAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026
Posted inArts, Arts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Non-profit, Things To Do

‘Here We Go Again’ – ABBAGraphs concert rescheduled for Aug. 25 at Des Moines Beach Park

by EditorAugust 11, 2026August 11, 2026
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council discusses 2027 legislative priorities and budget challenges

by Mellow DeTrayAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, People, Politics, Public Safety

Local Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteers bring clean energy message to Congress

by EditorAugust 1, 2026August 1, 2026
Posted inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

City of Des Moines Budget Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 18 will seek public input on city spending

by EditorJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Normandy Park, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

VIDEO: Cities of Burien, SeaTac and Des Moines challenge Port’s airport expansion impacts at July 14 open house

by EditorJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do

Rep. Adam Smith to host aviation forum with Sen. Tina Orwall and Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins at Highline College this Saturday, July 18

by EditorJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Public Safety, Transportation

Marina Steps, water line work to close Des Moines roadway for five days from July 27–31

by EditorJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Des Moines City Council previews Waterland Festival, Shark in the Park and fire staffing increase

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026
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Posted inAuburn, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

Are you ready to vote in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4? Here’s who’s on the ballot

by EditorJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Normandy Park, People, Politics, Video

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

by EditorJuly 4, 2026July 4, 2026

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REMINDER: Des Moines to honor Veterans with ceremony at Underwood Memorial Park this Wednesday, Nov. 11

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‘Bit of Norway’ fundraiser brings waffles, baked goods and crafts to SeaTac on Saturday, Nov. 14

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Fred Swanson to step down as Highline Schools Foundation Executive Director

November 9, 2026November 9, 2026
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