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

New Climate Action Toolkit will help local cities reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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

Rep. Smith urges FAA to implement long-overdue environmental mitigation pilot grant program

by EditorApril 5, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness

Starting April 15, all Washingtonians aged 16 and above can get COVID vaccinations

by EditorMarch 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Video

VIDEO: Seattle Southside Chamber SMART Webinar offers COVID relief updates for businesses

by EditorMarch 26, 2021March 26, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government

Bonnie Wilkins receives statewide ‘City Clerk of the Year’ award

by EditorMarch 19, 2021March 19, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: Supporting the Community During the Pandemic

by EditorMarch 18, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Gov. Inslee announces vaccine eligibility expansion, eviction moratorium extension

by EditorMarch 18, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Gov. Inslee announces statewide move to Phase 3 of COVID-19 recovery plan

by EditorMarch 11, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness

REMINDER: King County’s Virtual Town Hall on COVID vaccines is tonight

by EditorMarch 3, 2021
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

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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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