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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
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Council addresses Masonic/Landmark building and renewed budget

by EditorAugust 6, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Community supporters rally at Des Moines City Hall to preserve historic Masonic Home

by EditorAugust 5, 2022August 5, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Port of Seattle/City of SeaTac Joint Advisory Committee issues statement regarding North SeaTac Park

by EditorAugust 5, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Transportation

Tickets now available for new Des Moines Passenger Ferry service, which starts Aug. 10

by EditorAugust 1, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

SeaTac City Council approves name change to ‘SeaTac Des Moines Creek Park’

by EditorJuly 30, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

SEPA public comment period for Masonic Retirement Home extended to Aug. 25

by EditorJuly 27, 2022
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County Council approves creation of permanent gun, ammo return program

by EditorJuly 26, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Obituaries, Politics

Longtime former Mayor and Councilmember Bob Sheckler has passed away

by EditorJuly 25, 2022July 25, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Anthony Martinelli’s former partner disputes his claims

by EditorJuly 18, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Residents start petition to preserve historic Des Moines Masonic Retirement Home

by EditorJuly 16, 2022July 16, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Transportation

Speed limit reduced on Pacific Highway South in Des Moines

by EditorJuly 15, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government

$200k approved for Des Moines projects in Flood Control District salmon recovery funding

by EditorJuly 12, 2022July 12, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Former Councilmember Martinelli gives his side of the story

by EditorJuly 6, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics, Transportation

Des Moines Council approves passenger ferry pilot project to Seattle; launches Aug. 10

by EditorJune 30, 2022July 14, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Health & Wellness

Local programs, people band together to save Puget Sound from harmful tire reefs

by EditorJune 29, 2022June 30, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics, Transportation

Soon you’ll be able to rent and ride an electric scooter around Normandy Park

by EditorJune 27, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Dan Satterberg joins 80+ Prosecutors in committing to not prosecute abortions

by EditorJune 24, 2022June 24, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines new Sound View Park now open, contains ‘Story Stones’ with tribal legends

by EditorJune 17, 2022June 18, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Police

City of Des Moines contracts with C.A.R.E.S of Burien Animal Control for ‘C.A.R.E.S. of Des Moines’

by EditorJune 17, 2022June 20, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: Free Transit For Youth

by EditorJune 8, 2022June 8, 2022
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government

Local Proud Boy Ethan Nordean charged with seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 case

by EditorJune 6, 2022June 6, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Schools & Education

Highline Public Schools, Highline College & partners awarded $1.6 million grant

by EditorMay 27, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Deadline for Public Comments on demolition of historic Masonic Home is June 2

by EditorMay 16, 2022May 16, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Applications now open for City of Des Moines’ Small Business Assistance Program

by EditorMay 10, 2022

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Walk with the Waterland Walkers and see the Redondo Boardwalk, Bubblelator, Wooten Park and MaST Center this Saturday, Oct. 24

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Waterland Trick or Treat Path will bring Halloween fun to downtown Des Moines on Friday, Oct. 30

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Discover Des Moines’ landmark history at Rotary Club presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 11

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