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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
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Transportation

SR 509 Completion Project kicks off construction with work along I-5 in south King County

by EditorNovember 12, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: ‘I am really disgusted and disappointed by the way the situation with Councilmember Martinelli and his domestic violence charges were handled’

by EditorNovember 11, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government

Des Moines Marina Fishing Pier will be closed for bulkhead restoration project starting Nov. 15

by EditorNovember 9, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Weather

City of Des Moines asking residents to help rake leaves

by EditorNovember 6, 2021November 5, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics, Video

Des Moines City Council censures Anthony Martinelli on recent allegations of domestic violence

by EditorNovember 5, 2021July 6, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 2: Buxton, Mahoney extend leads, Achziger holds on

by EditorNovember 3, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 1: Early returns favor Steinmetz, Achziger, Buxton & Mahoney

by EditorNovember 2, 2021November 2, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Politics

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce: Vote TODAY! (Nov. 2)

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

Des Moines councilmember Anthony Martinelli released from jail on bond

by EditorOctober 26, 2021July 6, 2022
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

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