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

Eligibility expanded to 65 and over at Kent and Auburn vaccination sites

by EditorMarch 1, 2021

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

It Can’t Happen Here (It Did)

by EditorFebruary 24, 2021February 24, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Think you’d be a better Des Moines Councilmember? Here’s how YOU can run for office

by EditorFebruary 16, 2021February 19, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Sponsored

Councilmember Dave Upthegrove gives King County COVID-19 update

by EditorFebruary 9, 2021
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police

Judge halts local Proud Boy Ethan Nordean’s release in Jan. 6 Capitol breach case

by EditorFebruary 8, 2021February 8, 2021

Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Police

Ethan Nordean, local member of Proud Boys, arrested and charged by DOJ Wednesday

by EditorFebruary 3, 2021February 3, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Roadmap to Recovery: Des Moines will move to Phase 2 reopening on Monday, Feb. 1

by EditorJanuary 28, 2021

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Transportation

WSDOT seeking public input on SR 509 completion project through March 5

by EditorJanuary 28, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Politics, Video

Wall Street Journal video shows Proud Boy Ethan Nordean involved in Jan. 6 insurrection

by EditorJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Schools & Education

Des Moines resident Paden Nichols named to U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

by EditorJanuary 24, 2021January 24, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

South King Fire & Rescue receives funding in State Budget for new fire/rescue boat

by EditorJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Politics, Transportation

Fred Felleman elected Port of Seattle Commission President

by EditorJanuary 12, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Upthegrove applauds $7 million to increase vaccine availability in South King County

by EditorJanuary 8, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Video

Gov. Inslee announces new ‘Healthy Washington–Roadmap to Recovery’ COVID-19 plan

by EditorJanuary 5, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Transportation

Upthegrove secures funding for discounted Metro tickets for human services non-profits

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

Number of WA Notify users tops 1.5 million, exceeds 25% of adults in state

by EditorDecember 30, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Traci Buxton shares her thoughts on the sale/demolition of the historic Masonic Home

by EditorDecember 23, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Politics

Here’s how YOU can speak up about the proposed demolition of Des Moines’ historic Masonic Home

by EditorDecember 23, 2020December 23, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Police, Politics

Des Moines City Council votes 6 to 1 to try police body cameras for entire department

by EditorDecember 21, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: Protecting Our Community & Loved Ones

by EditorDecember 16, 2020December 15, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

First batch of COVID-19 vaccine arrives in King County; state releases distribution plan

by EditorDecember 14, 2020December 14, 2020
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Des Moines Councilmember shares thoughts on Police Body Camera Pilot Program

by EditorDecember 14, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness

Deadline to enroll in public option for healthcare is this coming Tuesday, Dec. 15

by EditorDecember 12, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics, Sports

City of Des Moines receives $1.89 million grant to continue expansion of Midway Park

by EditorDecember 9, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

State Auditor says Des Moines formerly lacked financial controls; Legacy Foundation responds

by EditorDecember 8, 2020December 8, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Gov. Inslee extends statewide COVID-19 restrictions to Jan. 4

by EditorDecember 8, 2020December 8, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness

Upthegrove, Public Health Director Hayes hosting virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 Wed., Dec. 9

by EditorDecember 8, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Transportation

SR 509 Completion Project reaches major milestone with $264 million ‘apparent best value’ proposal

by EditorDecember 7, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Judge restores Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), affecting many in South King County

by EditorDecember 5, 2020December 5, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: Serious Response for South King County

by EditorDecember 1, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

New COVID-19 exposure notification smartphone tool ‘WA Notify’ launched

by EditorNovember 30, 2020November 30, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Government, Health & Wellness, Sports

Run in Des Moines’ 2020 Virtual Turkey Trot – have fun, burn calories and win an award!

by EditorNovember 20, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Schools & Education

King County Councilmember Upthegrove secures $250K for pre-apprenticeship program at Highline Public Schools

by EditorNovember 19, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Council sets lower property tax rate for 2021

by EditorNovember 17, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Gov. Inslee announces new restrictions relating to COVID-19 pandemic surge

by EditorNovember 15, 2020

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