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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
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Politics

LA Times covers Des Moines: ‘He led the Proud Boys in the Capitol riot and shamed his town’

by EditorMay 16, 2021May 19, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Video

Dow Constantine delivers his 2021 ‘State of the County’ address

by EditorMay 14, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Gov. Inslee announces reopening of June 30 & short-term statewide move to Phase 3

by EditorMay 13, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

If you’re going to run for office, the deadline to officially file is week of May 17–21

by EditorMay 13, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Transportation

Sound Transit seeks public input on transit-oriented development in Kent/Des Moines

by EditorMay 10, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

City of Des Moines provides update to 2021 summer programming

by EditorMay 6, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County will stay in current COVID Phase 3 for at least next two weeks

by EditorMay 4, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

New Federal Way COVID vaccination site expands vaccine access in south King County

by EditorMay 3, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

You can now get vaccinated locally, with no appointment needed

by EditorApril 29, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: COVID-19 Vaccinations

by EditorApril 27, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Minority Report: Response to Des Moines State of the City Part 2 (Policy)

by EditorApril 22, 2021April 22, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Health & Wellness, Politics

Next Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) meeting will be Wed., April 28

by EditorApril 22, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police

Local officials react to guilty verdict in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin

by EditorApril 20, 2021April 22, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Minority Report: Two Councilmembers offer rebuttal to Des Moines’ ‘State Of The City’

by EditorApril 20, 2021April 20, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics, Video

VIDEO: Watch City of Des Moines 2021 ‘State of the City’ presentation

by EditorApril 20, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Starting Thursday, all people 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations

by EditorApril 15, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

City Operations Officer tells Des Moines Council marina plan upgrades slowed by COVID virus

by EditorApril 13, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Dave Upthegrove announces re-election campaign for King County Council Position 5

by EditorApril 12, 2021April 12, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police

City of Des Moines closing Redondo Parking Lot Sunday due to possible street racing event

by EditorApril 9, 2021April 12, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

City of Des Moines employee present at recent events tests positive for COVID-19

by EditorApril 7, 2021April 7, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Shukri Olow announces she’s running for King County Council District Five seat

by EditorApril 7, 2021

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