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King County joins lawsuit challenging federal immigration operation in Minnesota

by EditorJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 2026

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Des Moines Police Department clarifies officers do not assist ICE in civil cases

by EditorJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 2026
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Des Moines City Council weighs six gill shark street name, Flock cameras, rising legal costs, new chamber & more

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 23, 2026January 26, 2026
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Highline School Board Director says fear tied to immigration enforcement is reaching classrooms

by EditorJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering his I Have a Dream Speech at the Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. 08/28/1963 ARC Identifier 542069 / Local Identifier 306-SSM-4D(107)16
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A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by EditorJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026

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State Senate committee to take up Sea-Tac Airport noise mitigation bill on Wednesday, Jan. 21, and here’s how to comment

by EditorJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why are we out there?’

by EditorJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026

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Des Moines City Council selects Grace Matsui as Mayor, Achziger as Deputy Mayor at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 9, 2026January 11, 2026
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Small group braves rain and wind for Jan. 6 protest at Big Catch Plaza in Des Moines

by EditorJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026
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Tukwila leaders condemn Trump remarks, reaffirm support for Somali community

by EditorDecember 29, 2025December 29, 2025
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City of Des Moines to receive $1.56 million federal grant to reduce traffic deaths

by EditorDecember 20, 2025December 20, 2025
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Port of Seattle Commission condemns Trump travel ban expansion as discriminatory

by EditorDecember 20, 2025December 19, 2025
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VIDEO: Attorney General Nick Brown addresses Trump administration lawsuits and local economic pressures at South Sound Legislative Breakfast

by EditorDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025
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Citizens’ Climate Lobby urges Congress to act as electricity rates rise across Washington

by EditorDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025
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City of Des Moines breaks ground Tuesday on long anticipated Marina Steps project amid windy conditions

by EditorDecember 16, 2025December 16, 2025
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Des Moines City Council bids farewell to Buxton and Mahoney, approves budget, Wesley Homes expansion & more

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025
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Highline Public Schools urges state action on literacy, funding in 2026 legislative agenda

by EditorDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025
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REMINDER: Help ‘chart our course’ at City of Des Moines’ Town Hall meeting on Tuesday night, Dec. 9

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Attend a Town Hall to chart the course for Des Moines on Tuesday night, Dec. 9

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Discover big joy in Burien’s small shops! Shopping local is a delight in Wonderful Burien

Sponsored by City of Burien November 26, 2025December 1, 2025
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Des Moines family forced out after rental home condemned, launches GoFundMe

by Scott SchaeferNovember 21, 2025November 21, 2025
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Des Moines to break ground on new Marina Steps project on Tuesday, Dec. 16

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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Here’s how you can help chart the course for the City of Des Moines

Sponsored by City of Des Moines November 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
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Peter Kwon concedes, thanks supporters after latest results in King County Council District 5 race

by EditorNovember 11, 2025November 11, 2025
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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

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