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Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Video

Gov. Inslee signs Rep. Tina Orwall’s Language Access bill into law

by EditorMarch 25, 2022March 25, 2022

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

33rd District Virtual Town Hall will be TONIGHT at 6 p.m.

by EditorMarch 21, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Utility Assistance Program available for Des Moines residents

by EditorMarch 14, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Pennington appointed to Des Moines City Council seat through 2023

by Nicholas JohnsonMarch 4, 2022March 4, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police, Schools & Education

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training will begin in the Fall

by EditorMarch 3, 2022March 3, 2022

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Three vying for Des Moines City Council vacancy after Vargas drops out

by Nicholas JohnsonFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Four apply to fill Des Moines City Council seat vacated by Martinelli

by Nicholas JohnsonFebruary 19, 2022February 25, 2022

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

Masks will no longer be required in most places beginning March 21

by EditorFebruary 17, 2022February 17, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County ending vaccination verification policy Mar. 1 as new COVID cases and hospitalizations decline

by EditorFebruary 16, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Politics

Public to get say in proposed demolition of iconic Des Moines Masonic home

by Nicholas JohnsonFebruary 11, 2022February 11, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

City of Des Moines releases update on Marina Bulkhead Replacement Project noise

by EditorFebruary 3, 2022February 5, 2022
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Police, Shooting

Shots fired incidents increased by 54 percent in 2021, Prosecutor’s Office says

by EditorFebruary 1, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Want to be appointed to vacant Des Moines City Council seat? Here’s how to apply

by EditorJanuary 28, 2022
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Police, Politics, Transportation

Locally-supported legislation addressing catalytic converter thefts passes committee

by EditorJanuary 27, 2022January 27, 2022
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Police

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office testifies on how to curb demand for catalytic converter theft

by EditorJanuary 25, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

BREAKING: Anthony Martinelli announces he’s resigning from Des Moines City Council

by EditorJanuary 21, 2022January 21, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

After judge OKs diversion deal, Des Moines Councilmember Martinelli says ‘I will not resign’ over domestic violence allegations

by Nicholas JohnsonJanuary 20, 2022January 20, 2022
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

33rd District Democrats release statement calling for Anthony Martinelli to resign

by EditorJanuary 18, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Mayor Mahoney releases statement on new allegations against councilmember Martinelli

by EditorJanuary 17, 2022January 17, 2022
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Politics

King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg will not seek re-election

by EditorJanuary 7, 2022January 7, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Council elects Mahoney as mayor, Buxton as deputy mayor

by EditorJanuary 6, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Police

Kent Mayor calls for resignation of assistant police chief Derek Kammerzell

by EditorJanuary 6, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Schools & Education

Due to omicron spread, City of Des Moines temporarily cancels in-person classes at Field House

by EditorJanuary 6, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

King County purchasing additional 400,000 COVID-19 home test kits; 700,000 secured

by EditorJanuary 5, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Politics

For first time in its history, majority of Port of Seattle Commissioners are people of color

by EditorJanuary 4, 2022January 4, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

King County purchases 300,000 COVID-19 home test kits for residents

by EditorDecember 28, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Public Health urges public to prepare for rapid surge in local COVID-19 Omicron cases

by EditorDecember 17, 2021December 17, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Council raises city manager’s base salary 5% to $236,000

by Nicholas JohnsonDecember 17, 2021December 18, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Transportation

24th Ave South Improvement Project Open House will be Wed., Dec. 15

by EditorDecember 6, 2021December 6, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines court allows councilmember Martinelli to see child in spite of domestic violence allegations

by Nicholas JohnsonDecember 3, 2021January 6, 2022
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph issues statement, vows to make west hill safe

by EditorNovember 29, 2021November 29, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Environment, Health & Wellness, Politics

Community activist Noemie Maxwell shares poem for travelers flying over SeaTac

by EditorNovember 23, 2021November 23, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Rep. Smith introduces bill to address aviation noise & emissions

by EditorNovember 18, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Obituaries

Former Tukwila Mayor Jim Haggerton has passed away

by EditorNovember 17, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Human trafficking prevention effort passed by King County Council

by EditorNovember 16, 2021

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REMINDER: International Sculpture Day returns to Des Moines Saturday, April 25 with art, music and hands-on projects

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

ChoralSounds and TeenSounds to perform Americana-themed concert at Highline PAC on Saturday, May 16

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘Rebellious Women’ ‘commendable,’ especially considering topic of women’s rights is as salient now as it was in 1909

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

REVIEW: Renton Civic Theatre’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ will transport you through the human heart, with tears, laughter, & a fresh new hairdo

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Local diver shares concerns over pollution in Woodmont Wetlands along McSorley Creek

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026
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