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Des Moines City Council bids farewell to Buxton and Mahoney, approves budget, Wesley Homes expansion & more

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Highline Public Schools urges state action on literacy, funding in 2026 legislative agenda

by EditorDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025
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REMINDER: Help ‘chart our course’ at City of Des Moines’ Town Hall meeting on Tuesday night, Dec. 9

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Attend a Town Hall to chart the course for Des Moines on Tuesday night, Dec. 9

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Discover big joy in Burien’s small shops! Shopping local is a delight in Wonderful Burien

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Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines family forced out after rental home condemned, launches GoFundMe

by Scott SchaeferNovember 21, 2025November 21, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines to break ground on new Marina Steps project on Tuesday, Dec. 16

by EditorNovember 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

King Conservation District opens Native Plant Sale store, with pickup in Tukwila starting Feb. 25

by EditorNovember 19, 2025November 19, 2025
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Here’s how you can help chart the course for the City of Des Moines

Sponsored by City of Des Moines November 19, 2025November 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Santa to arrive by boat at Des Moines Marina during Dec. 6 Tree Lighting celebration

by EditorNovember 17, 2025November 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council approves property tax levy, raise for City Manager & more

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Local leaders named to King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay’s transition committee

by EditorNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Peter Kwon concedes, thanks supporters after latest results in King County Council District 5 race

by EditorNovember 11, 2025November 11, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Police tighten privacy controls on Flock safety camera data, cut off all federal access

by EditorNovember 10, 2025November 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Schilling concedes 33rd Legislative District race to Obras, thanks supporters

by EditorNovember 8, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council weighs car tab and parking tax increases to boost city revenue

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Steinmetz, Blosse expand leads toward wins in Des Moines City Council races

by EditorNovember 5, 2025November 5, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

ELECTION RESULTS 1: Steinmetz, Blosse lead in first round of Des Moines City Council returns

by EditorNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Groundbreaking on Monday marks next chapter for Redondo Pier in Des Moines

by EditorNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Pierre Blosse is running for Des Moines City Council, Position 5

by EditorOctober 30, 2025October 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Public safety and growth take center stage at Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum

by EditorOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Lloyd Elliott Lytle Jr. is running for Des Moines City Council, Position #5

by EditorOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council approves $8.5 million Marina Steps Project after heated debate

by EditorOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Candidates for King County Executive, Council to appear at forum at Highline College this Friday, Oct. 24

by EditorOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Masonic Home demolition appeal hearing begins Tuesday, Oct. 21 & here’s how to watch

by EditorOctober 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Photos & voices from Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ rally held in downtown Des Moines

by EditorOctober 19, 2025October 19, 2025
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Kevin Schilling highlights local roots and results in campaign for 33rd District

Sponsored by Elect Kevin Schilling (D) October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Another No Kings Demonstration? You Bet!’

by EditorOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025
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Port of Seattle Commission & 33rd District Candidate Forum will be Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Burien/Online

Sponsored by Sea-Tac Airport Community Coalition for Justice October 16, 2025October 16, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Harry Steinmetz is running for reelection to the Des Moines City Council

by EditorOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council celebrates sharks, advances park improvements, approves public safety tax and more

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘How you doin?’

by EditorOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Shredding event set for Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Des Moines Activity Center

by EditorOctober 10, 2025October 11, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Demolition hearings set for Oct. 21 & 22 for former Masonic Home in Des Moines

by EditorOctober 4, 2025October 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

UPDATE: Des Moines City Council discusses public safety sales tax increase, debates Planning Commission rules & more at Thursday’s Study Session

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 3, 2025October 6, 2025

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Six-week road closure planned for part of 16th Ave South in Des Moines starting April 14

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Free International Sculpture Day event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
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SCAM ALERT: Police warn of DMV text scam circulating in South King County

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Free ‘Emery the Emergency Penguin’ birthday event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

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