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Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Councilmember Harris formally censured at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Council holds Study Session on Marina Redevelopment

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 27, 2023January 27, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

ARPA funds, city finances, traffic cams & more discussed at Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 13, 2023February 3, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Sen. Keiser introduces bill to protect reproductive health care benefits

by EditorJanuary 11, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Rep. Orwall re-elected Speaker Pro Tempore of Washington State House of Representatives

by EditorJanuary 10, 2023

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness

DOJ settles claim over arrest and detention of Des Moines ‘Dreamer’

by EditorJanuary 5, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Dave Upthegrove selected as new Chair of King County Council

by EditorDecember 13, 2022

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Former Councilmember shares thoughts on City Manager’s recent raise

by EditorDecember 12, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness

Local health officers and health care leaders recommend wearing masks indoors

by EditorDecember 11, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Former councilmember honored, farmers market & more at Thursday’s Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 9, 2022February 3, 2023
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Potential hotel, fast ferry & more discussed at Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 2, 2022February 3, 2023
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Marina hotel, Flock cameras & more discussed at Thursday’s Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 18, 2022February 3, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government

Department of Natural Resources outlaws commercial fish pens in Puget Sound

by EditorNovember 15, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 1: School Bond winning, Manion leading

by EditorNovember 8, 2022November 8, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Budget, Quarterdeck lease & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by EditorOctober 28, 2022October 28, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Police, Politics

Homelessness, license plate cameras & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 21, 2022February 3, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Politics

Upthegrove announces $950,000 for flood prevention and fish protection in Des Moines

by EditorOctober 12, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics, Transportation

Des Moines Fast Ferry pilot project ends, may return in the Spring

by EditorOctober 10, 2022October 10, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics, Video

VIDEO: Des Moines Mayor Matt Mahoney speaks at Seattle Southside Chamber event

by EditorOctober 9, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Council hears about SCORE Jail, Fast Ferry & more at Thursday meeting

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 7, 2022February 3, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Politics, Transportation

Community meeting on Des Moines Marina redevelopment is Tuesday, Sept. 27

by EditorSeptember 26, 2022September 26, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County Executive proposes levy to improve state of behavioral health availability

by EditorSeptember 26, 2022
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Police, Shooting

Tukwila man who fired shot while running from police in Des Moines pleads guilty

by EditorSeptember 15, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Schools & Education

Jesse Johnson joins Highline College Board of Trustees

by EditorSeptember 13, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Transportation

Construction of asphalt overlay program on Redondo Beach Dr. S. has started

by EditorSeptember 9, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Transportation

Riders 18 and younger can now ride free on transit systems around the state

by EditorSeptember 1, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Government, Non-profit

Kids Day at Des Moines Beach Park will be Wednesday, Aug. 24

by EditorAugust 20, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

King County Executive proclaims public health emergency for monkeypox

by EditorAugust 19, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Fundraiser, Government

‘A Bench to Honor Mayor Bob’ – Legacy Foundation raising funds to purchase memorial bench to honor late, former Mayor Robert Sheckler

by EditorAugust 14, 2022August 14, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Government, Transportation, Video

VIDEO: Watch highlights from the maiden voyage of the Des Moines Fast Ferry

by EditorAugust 13, 2022August 13, 2022
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police

Suspected Des Moines ID thief indicted for bank fraud, being sought after fleeing

by EditorAugust 12, 2022August 12, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Former Councilmember Anthony Martinelli announces 2023 run for Des Moines City Council

by EditorAugust 11, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness, Police, Schools & Education

Registration open for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Fall 2022 course

by EditorAugust 11, 2022August 11, 2022
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

South King County Mayors ‘frustrated with rise in crime and violence,’ sign joint letter

by EditorAugust 9, 2022August 9, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Obituaries, Politics

Normandy Park City Councilmember Earnest Thompson has passed away

by EditorAugust 7, 2022August 7, 2022

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Six Mount Rainier High seniors awarded Highline Schools Foundation scholarships

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Skunk Works Robotics celebrates 20th season, seeks new students

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Des Moines to celebrate Grand Opening of new Redondo Pier on Saturday, June 13

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026
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Giant Rummage Sale coming to Normandy Park Cove on Sunday, June 7

Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove) Sponsored by Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove) May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, dance and theatre fill early May calendar

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