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

New city program will assist seniors, veterans and local businesses during pandemic

by EditorApril 30, 2020

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Councilmember Martinelli shares pandemic relief proposals for Des Moines

by EditorApril 30, 2020April 30, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police, Volunteer

Police & City staff help at Des Moines Area Food Bank; Volunteers needed

by EditorApril 24, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County releases new guide for financial help for those affected by COVID-19

by EditorApril 24, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Transportation

One car collision knocks down utility pole at Marine View Drive S. & S. 230th Street

by EditorApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020

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

Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority seeks emergency financing from King County Council

by EditorApril 21, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Des Moines Mayor, City Manager tell Congressional delegation ‘thanks for the help but we need even more’

by EditorApril 20, 2020

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Councilmember Harris responds to Mayor Pina & Councilmember Mahoney

by EditorApril 20, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Employment Security benefit update will include Independent Contractors & Self Employed

by EditorApril 18, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

The hidden heroes in the COVID-19 pandemic face constant risk

by EditorApril 16, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Social distancing slowing spread of COVID-19; officials stress importance of continued measures

by EditorApril 15, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Deputy Mayor shares his thoughts on last Thursday’s council meeting

by EditorApril 15, 2020April 15, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

City of Des Moines extends due date for Business & Occupation taxes by three months

by EditorApril 14, 2020April 14, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Des Moines’ financial condition high; Councilmember challenged for negative comments

by EditorApril 13, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Expanded program will provide rental assistance to families affected by COVID-19

by EditorApril 10, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police

CLOSED: Redondo Restrooms, Boat Ramp, On-Street Parking and Public Beach Access

by EditorApril 8, 2020April 8, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police

Attorney General Bob Ferguson wants YOU to report COVID-19 price gouging

by EditorApril 8, 2020April 8, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Gov. Inslee announces $5M grant program for small businesses; here’s how to apply

by EditorApril 7, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Schools & Education

All Highline & Federal Way Schools will remain closed for remainder of school year

by EditorApril 6, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council meeting will be via telephone

by EditorApril 4, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Public Health – Seattle & King County releases update on non-medical masks

by EditorApril 3, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police

New hotline established to report violations of ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ order

by EditorApril 3, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: ‘Thank You to Essential Workers’

by EditorApril 3, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

City closes parking lots in Marina and Beach Park areas

by EditorApril 3, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

City of Des Moines closing Redondo parking lot until further notice

by EditorApril 2, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Gov. Inslee pleas for help to make more Personal Protective Equipment

by EditorApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Government, Health & Wellness, Sponsored

City of Tukwila launches ‘Great Tukwila Carryout’ restaurant marketing campaign

by EditorApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Des Moines Council faces COVID-19 outbreak, fire chief says emergency operations center open

by EditorMarch 27, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

City of Des Moines gives update on Planning, Building & Public Works closures

by EditorMarch 27, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

New COVID-19 data map shows 0 deaths, 16 positive cases so far in Des Moines

by EditorMarch 26, 2020March 26, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Mayor Matt Pina releases updated statement on how city is dealing with COVID-19

by EditorMarch 25, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

TSA Officer who worked at Sea-Tac Airport tests positive for COVID-19

by EditorMarch 24, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Gov. Inslee issues ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ order for all Washingtonians

by EditorMarch 23, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

City of Des Moines joins in Joint Statement from south county Mayors regarding COVID-19

by EditorMarch 23, 2020March 24, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

In order to help ‘flatten the curve,’ City of Des Moines closes all playgrounds

by EditorMarch 23, 2020

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