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

Rights of Orcas now protected by City of Des Moines

by EditorMarch 15, 2023March 14, 2023

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

Water District Commissioner Yoshiko Grace Matsui announces campaign for Des Moines City Council

by EditorMarch 10, 2023March 10, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Police, Politics, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: Prioritizing Public Safety in South King County

by EditorMarch 7, 2023March 7, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Former Councilmember Anthony Martinelli withdraws from 2023 Des Moines Council race

by EditorMarch 6, 2023March 6, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Goals & obstacles, staff shortages, legal & more discussed at Des Moines City Council Thursday night

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 3, 2023March 3, 2023

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

WA Dept. of Ecology to expand air monitoring in overburdened communities

by EditorMarch 1, 2023March 1, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Police

Police Chief Ken Thomas announces retirement from law enforcement; last day will be June 30

by EditorMarch 1, 2023March 1, 2023

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

33rd District Town Hall will be Saturday, Mar. 18 in Des Moines

by EditorFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Redondo safety concerns, communications & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by EditorFebruary 24, 2023March 3, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Transportation

Rep. Adam Smith Introduces 3 bills to support aviation-impacted communities

by EditorFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured Post, Government, Transportation

Long-awaited improvements coming for Barnes Creek Natural Corridor in Des Moines

by EditorFebruary 10, 2023February 10, 2023
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

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