• Home
  • Events
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Arts
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Jobs
  • Weather
  • Webcams
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Contact
  • How to submit
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • Des Moines News
  • Business
  • Climate & Environment
    • Weather
  • Crime
    • Arrests
    • Assaults
    • Police
    • Homicides
  • Events
    • Fundraisers
    • Volunteer
  • Health & Wellness
  • Jobs
  • Politics
    • Elections
    • Government
  • Schools & Education
  • Sponsored
  • Sports
Skip to content
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Contact
  • How to submit
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
The Waterland Blog

The Waterland Blog

Local News, Events, Politics, Crime, Arts & more for Des Moines, WA

  • Home
  • Events
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Arts
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Jobs
  • Weather
  • Webcams

Category: Politics

  • Elections
  • Government
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Transportation

City of Des Moines 2024 Overlay Project will begin next week

by EditorJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Police, Politics

Des Moines City Council hears about new Police Chief, City Manager recruitment update, transportation & more at Thursday night’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

City considering 3 names for Des Moines’ Theater Alley: Jack’s, Backstage, or Waterland

by EditorJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Police, Public Safety

Ted Boe named new Des Moines Police Chief day after resigning from Burien

by EditorJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Government, News, Non-profit, Volunteer

Volunteers needed for Waterland Parade on Saturday, July 20

by EditorJune 11, 2024June 11, 2024

Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending June 7, 2024

by EditorJune 9, 2024June 9, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Transportation

Des Moines City Council hears passenger ferry updates, final names for Des Moines Theater alley & more at Thursday night’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024

Posted inClimate & Environment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Politics

City of Des Moines seeking public feedback on its 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan

by EditorJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News

Des Moines selects five Artists for Utility Box Wrap Project

by EditorMay 30, 2024May 30, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Government, News, Things To Do

City of Des Moines announces ‘unforgettable’ events for 4th of July celebration

by EditorMay 29, 2024May 29, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending May 24, 2024

by EditorMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Police, Public Safety

Des Moines Police Chief Tim Gately steps down, Mark Couey named acting Chief

by EditorMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Transportation

Parking may be free until June 3, but for some, the gates at Des Moines Marina lot are glitching

by EditorMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending May 17, 2024

by EditorMay 18, 2024May 18, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac News, Transportation

New FAA reauthorization bill promises safety boost at Sea-Tac Airport

by EditorMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Public Safety, Things To Do

4th annual King County Conference on Substance Use will be Thursday, June 6 at Highline College

by EditorMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Transportation

Paid parking at Des Moines Marina resumes Monday, June 3

by EditorMay 14, 2024May 14, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

City of Des Moines appoints Nicole Nordholm as its new Communications Director

by EditorMay 13, 2024May 13, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics

Des Moines Council hears public comments on preserving Masonic Retirement Home, LGBTQIA+ support, Animal Code amendments & more

by Mellow DeTrayMay 11, 2024May 11, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Sen. Karen Keiser honored, legislative and City Manager recruitment updates at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by EditorMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Police, Politics, Public Safety

Des Moines starts warning period for public park zone speed safety program near Redondo Boardwalk/Wooton Park

by EditorApril 27, 2024April 30, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending April 26, 2024

by EditorApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, News, Police, Politics, Public Safety

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Addressing concerns and seeking support for the Public Safety Levy Lid Lift

by EditorApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Spring events, traffic cams, City Manager recruitment, levy lid lift & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, SeaTac News

SeaTac City Council accepts unexpected resignation of City Manager Tuesday night

by EditorApril 23, 2024April 23, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending April 19, 2024

by EditorApril 19, 2024April 19, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending April 12, 2024

by EditorApril 15, 2024April 15, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

City Manager recruiting, legislative update, traffic cams, levy lid lift & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayApril 12, 2024April 12, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

King County Assessor presentation, City Manager recruitment update and more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council Study Session

by Mellow DeTrayApril 5, 2024April 5, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending April 5, 2024

by EditorApril 5, 2024April 5, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post, Government, History, News

Des Moines Citizens Advisory Committee wants you to name the alleyway behind the Theater

by EditorApril 2, 2024April 3, 2024
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Police, Public Safety, Transportation

Des Moines’ ‘Public Park Zone’ to be first in state for speed safety enforcement near parks

by EditorApril 1, 2024April 1, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, News, Politics

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former City Councilmember says ‘A 64 percent tax increase because the Des Moines City Council won’t do its job!’

by EditorApril 1, 2024April 5, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Sen. Keiser’s last bill – the Employee Free Choice Act – signed into law

by EditorMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024
Posted inBurien News, Community, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics, SeaTac News

City of SeaTac cancels 4th of July fireworks at Angle Lake after resident cites 1932 court ruling

by EditorMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024

Posts pagination

Newer posts 1 … 9 10 11 12 13 … 35 Older posts

Latest

Tahoma hands Mt. Rainier first football loss of season in 40-13 Friday league matchup

September 19, 2026September 19, 2026
Sponsored

‘Noises Off’ brings backstage chaos to Renton Civic Theatre Oct. 2–18

Renton Civic Theatre Sponsored by Renton Civic Theatre September 19, 2026September 19, 2026

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Happy Umbrellas.

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Shore volunteers and divers needed for Des Moines Marina cleanup this Saturday, Sept. 19

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026
Sponsored

Allen Medical Aesthetics hosting free wellness Open House on Saturday, Sept. 26 in Des Moines

Allen Medical Aesthetics Sponsored by Allen Medical Aesthetics September 17, 2026September 17, 2026
Powered by the Tomorrow.io Weather API

Upcoming Events

Notice
There are no upcoming events.
Home » Politics » Page 11

WaterlandBlog is Des Moines’s premier award-winning hyperlocal news/events platform committed to independent journalism.

Story Idea or News Tip?

Email Us Text Us Call Our Office

Other South King Media Network Websites:

Auburn Examiner
© 2026 South King Media.
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube