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by EditorNovember 20, 2025November 20, 2025
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King Conservation District opens Native Plant Sale store, with pickup in Tukwila starting Feb. 25

by EditorNovember 19, 2025November 19, 2025
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Santa to arrive by boat at Des Moines Marina during Dec. 6 Tree Lighting celebration

by EditorNovember 17, 2025November 19, 2025
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Des Moines City Council approves property tax levy, raise for City Manager & more

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025

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Local leaders named to King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay’s transition committee

by EditorNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Peter Kwon concedes, thanks supporters after latest results in King County Council District 5 race

by EditorNovember 11, 2025November 11, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Police tighten privacy controls on Flock safety camera data, cut off all federal access

by EditorNovember 10, 2025November 10, 2025
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Schilling concedes 33rd Legislative District race to Obras, thanks supporters

by EditorNovember 8, 2025November 8, 2025
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Des Moines City Council weighs car tab and parking tax increases to boost city revenue

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025
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Steinmetz, Blosse expand leads toward wins in Des Moines City Council races

by EditorNovember 5, 2025November 5, 2025
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ELECTION RESULTS 1: Steinmetz, Blosse lead in first round of Des Moines City Council returns

by EditorNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025
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Groundbreaking on Monday marks next chapter for Redondo Pier in Des Moines

by EditorNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025
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Pierre Blosse is running for Des Moines City Council, Position 5

by EditorOctober 30, 2025October 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Public safety and growth take center stage at Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum

by EditorOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Port of Seattle reaffirms support for immigrant communities with updated welcoming policy

by EditorOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Lloyd Elliott Lytle Jr. is running for Des Moines City Council, Position #5

by EditorOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025
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Des Moines City Council approves $8.5 million Marina Steps Project after heated debate

by EditorOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025
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Candidates for King County Executive, Council to appear at forum at Highline College this Friday, Oct. 24

by EditorOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

CANDIDATE Q&A: 11 Questions for Highline School Board Director District No. 4

by EditorOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025
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CANDIDATE Q&A: 11 Questions for Highline School Board Director District No. 3

by EditorOctober 21, 2025October 21, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Masonic Home demolition appeal hearing begins Tuesday, Oct. 21 & here’s how to watch

by EditorOctober 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

CANDIDATE Q&A: 11 Questions for Highline School Board Director District No. 2

by EditorOctober 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Photos & voices from Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ rally held in downtown Des Moines

by EditorOctober 19, 2025October 19, 2025
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Kevin Schilling highlights local roots and results in campaign for 33rd District

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Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Another No Kings Demonstration? You Bet!’

by EditorOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025
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Harry Steinmetz is running for reelection to the Des Moines City Council

by EditorOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former Highline School Board director backs incumbents

by EditorOctober 14, 2025October 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Tim Berge announces candidacy for Highline Water District Commissioner, Position #4

by EditorOctober 13, 2025October 15, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council celebrates sharks, advances park improvements, approves public safety tax and more

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘How you doin?’

by EditorOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025

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