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

7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #7: How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process in our town?

by EditorOctober 26, 2021October 25, 2021

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

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: A Better Future for Families

by EditorOctober 25, 2021October 25, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #6: How do you feel about transportation options currently available in our city (including the proposed new passenger ferry)?

by EditorOctober 25, 2021October 25, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #5: How is the city handling its $9 million ARPA funding?

by EditorOctober 24, 2021October 24, 2021
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police, Politics

Des Moines Mayor calls for councilmember Martinelli’s resignation after arrest on domestic-violence allegations

by EditorOctober 23, 2021November 15, 2021

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

7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #4: What is your opinion of the City Manager and the job he is doing?

by EditorOctober 23, 2021October 23, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Politics

7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #3: How do you rate the current Council performance? In what areas have they failed to deliver on promises?

by EditorOctober 22, 2021October 21, 2021

Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #2: Do you think our main street/downtown is healthy and successful? If not, what would you do to change that?

by EditorOctober 21, 2021October 20, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #1: What is your biggest strength/weakness, and why do you want to be on the Des Moines City Council?

by EditorOctober 20, 2021October 20, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Politics

Construction signs around Des Moines found hacked Saturday morning

by EditorOctober 16, 2021October 18, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics, Video

VIDEO: Watch Wednesday night’s Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum

by EditorOctober 15, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics, Video

VIDEO: Watch Tuesday night’s Des Moines City Council Candidate & School Board Forum

by EditorOctober 14, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics, Sponsored

SPONSORED: A message from Des Moines City Council Candidate Matt Mahoney

by EditorOctober 13, 2021October 13, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove tests positive for COVID-19

by EditorOctober 9, 2021
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

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