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

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph issues statement, vows to make west hill safe

by EditorNovember 29, 2021November 29, 2021

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

Rep. Smith introduces bill to address aviation noise & emissions

by EditorNovember 18, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Obituaries

Former Tukwila Mayor Jim Haggerton has passed away

by EditorNovember 17, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Human trafficking prevention effort passed by King County Council

by EditorNovember 16, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Transportation

SR 509 Completion Project kicks off construction with work along I-5 in south King County

by EditorNovember 12, 2021

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government

Des Moines Marina Fishing Pier will be closed for bulkhead restoration project starting Nov. 15

by EditorNovember 9, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Weather

City of Des Moines asking residents to help rake leaves

by EditorNovember 6, 2021November 5, 2021

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

Des Moines City Council censures Anthony Martinelli on recent allegations of domestic violence

by EditorNovember 5, 2021July 6, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 2: Buxton, Mahoney extend leads, Achziger holds on

by EditorNovember 3, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 1: Early returns favor Steinmetz, Achziger, Buxton & Mahoney

by EditorNovember 2, 2021November 2, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police, Politics

Des Moines councilmember Anthony Martinelli released from jail on bond

by EditorOctober 26, 2021July 6, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #7: How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process in our town?

by EditorOctober 26, 2021October 25, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: A Better Future for Families

by EditorOctober 25, 2021October 25, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #6: How do you feel about transportation options currently available in our city (including the proposed new passenger ferry)?

by EditorOctober 25, 2021October 25, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #5: How is the city handling its $9 million ARPA funding?

by EditorOctober 24, 2021October 24, 2021
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police, Politics

Des Moines Mayor calls for councilmember Martinelli’s resignation after arrest on domestic-violence allegations

by EditorOctober 23, 2021November 15, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #4: What is your opinion of the City Manager and the job he is doing?

by EditorOctober 23, 2021October 23, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #2: Do you think our main street/downtown is healthy and successful? If not, what would you do to change that?

by EditorOctober 21, 2021October 20, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #1: What is your biggest strength/weakness, and why do you want to be on the Des Moines City Council?

by EditorOctober 20, 2021October 20, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics, Video

VIDEO: Watch Wednesday night’s Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum

by EditorOctober 15, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics, Video

VIDEO: Watch Tuesday night’s Des Moines City Council Candidate & School Board Forum

by EditorOctober 14, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics, Sponsored

SPONSORED: A message from Des Moines City Council Candidate Matt Mahoney

by EditorOctober 13, 2021October 13, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove tests positive for COVID-19

by EditorOctober 9, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Schools & Education

U.S. Dept. of Education awards Highline College $2.2 million competitive grant

by EditorSeptember 30, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics, Video

VIDEO: Des Moines City Council Candidates participate in chamber forum

by EditorSeptember 24, 2021September 24, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: New Funding for Youth Community Centers

by EditorSeptember 23, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

King County to require proof of vaccination or negative test for many events & businesses starting Oct. 25

by EditorSeptember 16, 2021September 16, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Flood District approves $840,000 in funding for Saltwater State Park Restoration, other projects

by EditorSeptember 14, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County seeking vaccine verifications for some indoor businesses starting in October

by EditorSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County will now require masks at large outdoor gatherings

by EditorSeptember 2, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Sponsored

‘What’s Up Des Moines?’ Des Moines Development: Michael Matthias, Bonnie Wilkins & Susan Cezar

by EditorAugust 30, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: Childcare subsidies coming soon to King County families

by EditorAugust 21, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government

Parks, Recreation & Senior Services Master Plan Open House will be Wed., Sept. 8

by EditorAugust 19, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Fundraiser, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sports

Mount Rainier Pool receives donation from county to continue community programming

by EditorAugust 14, 2021August 14, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness, Weather

Cooling Center will open at Des Moines Senior Activity Center this Thurs. & Friday

by EditorAugust 11, 2021

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