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Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

State Auditor says Des Moines formerly lacked financial controls; Legacy Foundation responds

by EditorDecember 8, 2020December 8, 2020

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

Gov. Inslee extends statewide COVID-19 restrictions to Jan. 4

by EditorDecember 8, 2020December 8, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness

Upthegrove, Public Health Director Hayes hosting virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 Wed., Dec. 9

by EditorDecember 8, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Transportation

SR 509 Completion Project reaches major milestone with $264 million ‘apparent best value’ proposal

by EditorDecember 7, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Judge restores Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), affecting many in South King County

by EditorDecember 5, 2020December 5, 2020

Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: Serious Response for South King County

by EditorDecember 1, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

New COVID-19 exposure notification smartphone tool ‘WA Notify’ launched

by EditorNovember 30, 2020November 30, 2020

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Government, Health & Wellness, Sports

Run in Des Moines’ 2020 Virtual Turkey Trot – have fun, burn calories and win an award!

by EditorNovember 20, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Schools & Education

King County Councilmember Upthegrove secures $250K for pre-apprenticeship program at Highline Public Schools

by EditorNovember 19, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Council sets lower property tax rate for 2021

by EditorNovember 17, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Gov. Inslee announces new restrictions relating to COVID-19 pandemic surge

by EditorNovember 15, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Gov. Inslee issues Travel Advisory related to recent COVID-19 increases

by EditorNovember 13, 2020November 13, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

FREE Outdoor Research Face Masks available to Des Moines Business Community

by EditorNovember 4, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Government, Health & Wellness

Tips for a safe and fun Halloween from the WA State Department of Health

by EditorOctober 26, 2020November 1, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

South King County Candidates Forum will be Wednesday, Oct. 14

by EditorOctober 8, 2020October 14, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Video

VIDEOS: Deputy Mayor, other Electeds discuss policy at Seattle Southside Chamber’s Mayors Reception

by EditorSeptember 28, 2020September 28, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government

REMINDER: Seattle Southside Chamber’s Mayors Reception is Wednesday

by EditorSeptember 22, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: Supporting Our Community In this Next Season

by EditorSeptember 17, 2020September 16, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics, Transportation

City of Des Moines making changes to Redondo Parking Lot

by EditorSeptember 8, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County Council approves nearly $100M in additional COVID-19 funding

by EditorSeptember 1, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: ‘6 Months In – Back To Basics’

by EditorAugust 28, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

City of Des Moines offering COVID-19 economic assistance programs

by EditorAugust 14, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

City of Des Moines giving out FREE cloth face masks Tuesday, Aug. 11

by EditorAugust 10, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce: ‘Vote!’

by EditorAugust 1, 2020July 30, 2020
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

‘Maury Island Incident’ outdoor mural finds new home in Des Moines

by EditorJuly 29, 2020July 29, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness

Free Reusable Cloth Masks available for residents on Aug. 4 and Aug. 6

by EditorJuly 29, 2020July 29, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

King County to give away FREE face coverings in Federal Way on Tuesday, July 21

by EditorJuly 20, 2020July 20, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Transportation

Sound Transit, other agencies unite in call for federal funding to offset COVID-19 losses

by EditorJuly 14, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sponsored

SPONSORED: King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: ‘Supporting South King County Through COVID-19’

by EditorJuly 14, 2020July 14, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics, Transportation

Two leave Des Moines’ Sea-Tac Airport Advisory Committee over leadership changes

by EditorJuly 13, 2020July 13, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Citizens object to demolition of Des Moines’ historic Van Gasken ‘red house’

by EditorJuly 7, 2020July 8, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

COVID-19 ‘Safe Start Kits’ will be available for small businesses starting Wednesday

by EditorJune 30, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

REMINDER: Fireworks not permitted within Des Moines City Limits

by EditorJune 26, 2020July 6, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Wearing face coverings will now be mandatory, starting this Friday, June 26

by EditorJune 23, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

FREE reusable Cloth Masks available in Des Moines starting Tuesday, June 23

by EditorJune 19, 2020

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