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Posted inAnimals, Arts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do

Help send baby Coho salmon into Des Moines Creek on Saturday, April 26

by EditorApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Law, News, Non-profit, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do

Labor, civil rights groups to rally in SeaTac on Saturday, April 5 in protest of federal policies

by EditorMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News

Bench dedicated Saturday to honor Jack and Norma Kelsey’s legacy of kindness to Des Moines

by EditorMarch 30, 2025March 30, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Non-profit, Politics

Des Moines City Council debates proposed parks levy, pool controversy, Blues & Brews park rental contract & more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Seattle, Transportation, Tukwila

Dow Constantine hired as new Sound Transit CEO

by EditorMarch 27, 2025March 27, 2025

Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila

South King County officials join statewide call for new revenue to avoid cuts to critical services

by EditorMarch 27, 2025March 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Public Safety, Transportation

Lane closure set as Des Moines begins Memorial Flag Triangle construction next week

by EditorMarch 27, 2025March 27, 2025

Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Things To Do

Des Moines to honor local icon Jack Kelsey with Bench Dedication on Saturday, Mar. 29

by EditorMarch 24, 2025March 24, 2025
Posted inAnimals, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Non-profit, Politics

SR3 celebrates victory as State Bill 4004 targeting seals and sea lions stalls

by EditorMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Tukwila

State Sens. Hasegawa, Orwall to host Town Hall in Tukwila this Saturday, Mar. 22

by EditorMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Police, Politics, Public Safety, SeaTac, SeaTac News

VIDEO: HB 1380 sparks discussion on dignity, homelessness & more at Saturday’s 33rd District Town Hall

by EditorMarch 15, 2025March 15, 2025
Posted inAnimals, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines Council declares city ‘Sixgill Shark Capital,’ eyes national recognition, Memorial Flag Triangle funding & more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, Letters to the Editor, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, SeaTac, SeaTac News

LETTER: Normandy Park Mayor Eric Zimmerman: ‘Rep. Gregerson misrepresents discussion around HB 1380’

by EditorMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Rep. Mia Gregerson calls Burien City Manager’s statements on HB 1380 ‘misleading claims’

by EditorMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council Study Session tackles efficiency, planning, public engagement and more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Renton, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Tukwila

33rd District lawmakers to hold Town Hall at Highline College on Saturday, Mar. 15

by EditorMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Seattle, Transportation

VIDEO: King County Water Taxi ‘Sally Fox’ tests potential Des Moines route

by EditorMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News

SeaTac City Councilmember Peter Kwon announces bid for King County Council District 5

by EditorMarch 3, 2025March 3, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Video

Des Moines City Council hears update on failed airport bill, possible revival of ‘Mosquito Fleet,’ affordable housing and more at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 28, 2025February 28, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Public Safety, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Transportation

Lane and ramp closures on I-5 in south King County continue next week

by EditorFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Business, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce says federal immigration, workforce policy changes hurt local businesses, workers

by EditorFebruary 23, 2025February 23, 2025
Posted inAnimals, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Politics

Des Moines’ SR3 says state bill to kill more seals and sea lions is based on ‘uncertain science’

by EditorFebruary 19, 2025February 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council discusses transit cuts, marina upgrades, environmental projects & more at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council pushes forward on Redondo Pier and Marina Steps projects

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council declines $5.3M land purchase despite public pleas for preservation at Thursday’s study session

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council reschedules Marina Steps and Redondo Pier discussions to Thursday, Feb. 6

by EditorJanuary 29, 2025January 29, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent WA News, News, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila

King County Council selects De’Sean Quinn to fill District 5 vacancy

by EditorJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025
Posted inAnimals, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

City of Des Moines reduces animal control services amid budget constraints

by EditorJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Law, News, Police, Politics, Public Safety, Tukwila

Tukwila Police Chief affirms commitment to serving all community members amid immigration concerns

by EditorJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council approves redesign of Redondo Fishing Pier, makes cuts in animal control services & more

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News

Dow Constantine nominates 3 candidates to fill King County Council District 5 vacancy

by EditorJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Things To Do, Transportation

Ribbon-cutting event on Wednesday, Jan. 22 will introduce electric carshare program at Des Moines Marina

by EditorJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Law, News, Politics, Public Safety

President Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendants, including local Proud Boy Ethan Nordean

by EditorJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines Mayor Traci Buxton elected President of Sound Cities Association

by EditorJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Dave Upthegrove sworn in as new Commissioner of Public Lands for Washington

by EditorJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025

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