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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
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

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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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