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

Police Chief Ken Thomas announces retirement from law enforcement; last day will be June 30

by EditorMarch 1, 2023March 1, 2023

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

33rd District Town Hall will be Saturday, Mar. 18 in Des Moines

by EditorFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Redondo safety concerns, communications & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by EditorFebruary 24, 2023March 3, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Transportation

Rep. Adam Smith Introduces 3 bills to support aviation-impacted communities

by EditorFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured Post, Government, Transportation

Long-awaited improvements coming for Barnes Creek Natural Corridor in Des Moines

by EditorFebruary 10, 2023February 10, 2023

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

Councilmember Harris formally censured at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Council holds Study Session on Marina Redevelopment

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: ‘Des Moines City Council has maintained a blatant attitude of…silence’

by EditorJanuary 26, 2023January 27, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

ARPA funds, city finances, traffic cams & more discussed at Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 13, 2023February 3, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Sen. Keiser introduces bill to protect reproductive health care benefits

by EditorJanuary 11, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Rep. Orwall re-elected Speaker Pro Tempore of Washington State House of Representatives

by EditorJanuary 10, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness

DOJ settles claim over arrest and detention of Des Moines ‘Dreamer’

by EditorJanuary 5, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Dave Upthegrove selected as new Chair of King County Council

by EditorDecember 13, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Non-profit, Politics

‘Love Is My Religion’ group helps people hear the other side in heartfelt & meaningful way

by EditorDecember 13, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Former Councilmember shares thoughts on City Manager’s recent raise

by EditorDecember 12, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness

Local health officers and health care leaders recommend wearing masks indoors

by EditorDecember 11, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Former councilmember honored, farmers market & more at Thursday’s Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 9, 2022February 3, 2023
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Potential hotel, fast ferry & more discussed at Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 2, 2022February 3, 2023
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Marina hotel, Flock cameras & more discussed at Thursday’s Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 18, 2022February 3, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government

Department of Natural Resources outlaws commercial fish pens in Puget Sound

by EditorNovember 15, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Politics

Jim Ferrell concedes King County Prosecutor election to Leesa Manion

by EditorNovember 11, 2022November 11, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 1: School Bond winning, Manion leading

by EditorNovember 8, 2022November 8, 2022
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Police, Politics

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘An open letter to our King County neighbors’

by EditorNovember 5, 2022
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Police, Politics

VIDEO: Police Chief’s press conference on carjacking suspects, prosecutor’s office

by EditorNovember 2, 2022November 2, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Politics, Schools & Education

Two more opportunities this week to share feedback with Highline Schools Superintendent

by EditorNovember 1, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Budget, Quarterdeck lease & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by EditorOctober 28, 2022October 28, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Police, Politics

Homelessness, license plate cameras & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 21, 2022February 3, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Schools & Education, Sponsored

Highline Public Schools’ Prop. 1 would rebuild 3 schools and make improvements districtwide

by EditorOctober 17, 2022October 17, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Politics

Upthegrove announces $950,000 for flood prevention and fish protection in Des Moines

by EditorOctober 12, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics, Transportation

Des Moines Fast Ferry pilot project ends, may return in the Spring

by EditorOctober 10, 2022October 10, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics, Video

VIDEO: Des Moines Mayor Matt Mahoney speaks at Seattle Southside Chamber event

by EditorOctober 9, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Council hears about SCORE Jail, Fast Ferry & more at Thursday meeting

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 7, 2022February 3, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Health & Wellness, Politics

Civil complaint filed against Port of Seattle regarding airport public health study

by EditorOctober 3, 2022October 3, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Politics, Transportation

Community meeting on Des Moines Marina redevelopment is Tuesday, Sept. 27

by EditorSeptember 26, 2022September 26, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County Executive proposes levy to improve state of behavioral health availability

by EditorSeptember 26, 2022

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MASTER GARDENERS: Gardening: A gentle invitation to begin again

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Family & Friendship Fun Day set for Saturday, Mar. 7 at Des Moines United Methodist Church

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Highline Public Schools to cut $8 million from budget, eliminate over 31 central office positions

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Driver arrested after fleeing Troopers on Pacific Highway in Des Moines

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Join the free Waterland Walkers Des Moines Creek Trail Loop this Saturday morning, Feb. 28

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026
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