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

Councilmember Bangs not seeking reelection because of ‘falsehoods’ and ‘contentious’ atmosphere, surgery need

by EditorJune 2, 2021

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove denounces hate in our community

by EditorMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Mayor Matt Pina, Councilmember Luisa Bangs withdraw from Des Moines Council race

by EditorMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Here are the 11 candidates who have filed to run for Des Moines City Council in 2021

by EditorMay 22, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Video

Dow Constantine delivers his 2021 ‘State of the County’ address

by EditorMay 14, 2021

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

Gov. Inslee announces reopening of June 30 & short-term statewide move to Phase 3

by EditorMay 13, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

If you’re going to run for office, the deadline to officially file is week of May 17–21

by EditorMay 13, 2021

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Transportation

Sound Transit seeks public input on transit-oriented development in Kent/Des Moines

by EditorMay 10, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

City of Des Moines provides update to 2021 summer programming

by EditorMay 6, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County will stay in current COVID Phase 3 for at least next two weeks

by EditorMay 4, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

New Federal Way COVID vaccination site expands vaccine access in south King County

by EditorMay 3, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

You can now get vaccinated locally, with no appointment needed

by EditorApril 29, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: COVID-19 Vaccinations

by EditorApril 27, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Minority Report: Response to Des Moines State of the City Part 2 (Policy)

by EditorApril 22, 2021April 22, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police

Local officials react to guilty verdict in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin

by EditorApril 20, 2021April 22, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Minority Report: Two Councilmembers offer rebuttal to Des Moines’ ‘State Of The City’

by EditorApril 20, 2021April 20, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics, Video

VIDEO: Watch City of Des Moines 2021 ‘State of the City’ presentation

by EditorApril 20, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Starting Thursday, all people 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations

by EditorApril 15, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

City Operations Officer tells Des Moines Council marina plan upgrades slowed by COVID virus

by EditorApril 13, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Dave Upthegrove announces re-election campaign for King County Council Position 5

by EditorApril 12, 2021April 12, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police

City of Des Moines closing Redondo Parking Lot Sunday due to possible street racing event

by EditorApril 9, 2021April 12, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

City of Des Moines employee present at recent events tests positive for COVID-19

by EditorApril 7, 2021April 7, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Shukri Olow announces she’s running for King County Council District Five seat

by EditorApril 7, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Health & Wellness

New Climate Action Toolkit will help local cities reduce greenhouse gas emissions

by EditorApril 6, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Rep. Smith urges FAA to implement long-overdue environmental mitigation pilot grant program

by EditorApril 5, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness

Starting April 15, all Washingtonians aged 16 and above can get COVID vaccinations

by EditorMarch 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Video

VIDEO: Seattle Southside Chamber SMART Webinar offers COVID relief updates for businesses

by EditorMarch 26, 2021March 26, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government

Bonnie Wilkins receives statewide ‘City Clerk of the Year’ award

by EditorMarch 19, 2021March 19, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: Supporting the Community During the Pandemic

by EditorMarch 18, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Gov. Inslee announces vaccine eligibility expansion, eviction moratorium extension

by EditorMarch 18, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Gov. Inslee announces statewide move to Phase 3 of COVID-19 recovery plan

by EditorMarch 11, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness

REMINDER: King County’s Virtual Town Hall on COVID vaccines is tonight

by EditorMarch 3, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Eligibility expanded to 65 and over at Kent and Auburn vaccination sites

by EditorMarch 1, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Think you’d be a better Des Moines Councilmember? Here’s how YOU can run for office

by EditorFebruary 16, 2021February 19, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Sponsored

Councilmember Dave Upthegrove gives King County COVID-19 update

by EditorFebruary 9, 2021

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City of Des Moines to hold 12th Man Flag Raising ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6 at City Hall

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