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Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Schools & Education

U.S. Dept. of Education awards Highline College $2.2 million competitive grant

by EditorSeptember 30, 2021

Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Politics, Transportation

Passenger ferry demo ride cruised smoothly from Marina to Seattle waterfront & back

by EditorSeptember 29, 2021September 29, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics, Video

VIDEO: Des Moines City Council Candidates participate in chamber forum

by EditorSeptember 24, 2021September 24, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: New Funding for Youth Community Centers

by EditorSeptember 23, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

King County to require proof of vaccination or negative test for many events & businesses starting Oct. 25

by EditorSeptember 16, 2021September 16, 2021

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

Flood District approves $840,000 in funding for Saltwater State Park Restoration, other projects

by EditorSeptember 14, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County seeking vaccine verifications for some indoor businesses starting in October

by EditorSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Des Moines Council candidate concerned about South King Fire & Rescue vaccine policy

by EditorSeptember 7, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County will now require masks at large outdoor gatherings

by EditorSeptember 2, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Sponsored

‘What’s Up Des Moines?’ Des Moines Development: Michael Matthias, Bonnie Wilkins & Susan Cezar

by EditorAugust 30, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: Childcare subsidies coming soon to King County families

by EditorAugust 21, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government

Parks, Recreation & Senior Services Master Plan Open House will be Wed., Sept. 8

by EditorAugust 19, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Fundraiser, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sports

Mount Rainier Pool receives donation from county to continue community programming

by EditorAugust 14, 2021August 14, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Schools & Education

Highline Public Schools levy will be on Nov. 2 ballot

by EditorAugust 11, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness, Weather

Cooling Center will open at Des Moines Senior Activity Center this Thurs. & Friday

by EditorAugust 11, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 1: Early returns favor Buxton & Doviak; Mahoney & Lewis

by EditorAugust 3, 2021August 3, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Environment, Health & Wellness, Politics

VIDEO: Port of Seattle Commission Candidates answer questions about airport at forum

by EditorJuly 30, 2021July 30, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Health officials recommend that everyone wears masks in indoor public spaces

by EditorJuly 26, 2021July 26, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Police, Politics

Des Moines City Council approves lease of police body-worn cameras for all officers

by EditorJuly 23, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Schools & Education

‘Meet and Greet’ candidates for Highline School Board vacancy on Thurs., July 29

by EditorJuly 22, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Environment, Events, Politics

REMINDER: Airport concerns will be focus of Thursday’s Port Commission Candidates Forum

by EditorJuly 20, 2021July 20, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Police, Politics, Transportation, Video

Des Moines City Council passes ordinance that outlaws dangerous street racing

by EditorJuly 14, 2021July 14, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Events, Politics

Sea-Tac Airport concerns will be focus of July 22 Port Commission Candidates Forum

by EditorJuly 13, 2021July 13, 2021
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Police

US Marshals arrest CHOP murder suspect in Des Moines Monday

by EditorJuly 12, 2021July 12, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police, Politics, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: Public input sought on new Director of Office of Law Enforcement Oversight

by EditorJuly 8, 2021July 8, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Former Des Moines Councilmember has concerns about incumbents

by EditorJuly 6, 2021July 9, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Events, Politics

Online Candidate Forum for Port of Seattle Commissioner positions will be Thurs., July 22

by EditorJuly 2, 2021July 2, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Video

VIDEO: Three local Chambers of Commerce team up for PNW Economic Equity Summit

by EditorJune 24, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Health & Wellness

Sewage spill prompts closure of Des Moines Beach on Tuesday

by EditorJune 22, 2021June 22, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Politics

33rd Legislative District lawmakers holding Town Hall on Thursday, June 24

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

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: Meeting residents immediate needs, planning for a better future

by EditorJune 4, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Councilmember Bangs not seeking reelection because of ‘falsehoods’ and ‘contentious’ atmosphere, surgery need

by EditorJune 2, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove denounces hate in our community

by EditorMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Mayor Matt Pina, Councilmember Luisa Bangs withdraw from Des Moines Council race

by EditorMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Here are the 11 candidates who have filed to run for Des Moines City Council in 2021

by EditorMay 22, 2021

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