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Des Moines City Council
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Council gives city manager pay raise but new member Harris says many citizens unhappy

by EditorJanuary 26, 2020January 27, 2020

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

City of Des Moines seeking applicants for City Council vacancy

by EditorJanuary 24, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics, Transportation

Federal Way Link extension project receives $790 million grant from feds

by EditorJanuary 22, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Politics

Recycling, soccer field, marina, City Manager contract & more on Thurs. Council agenda

by EditorJanuary 21, 2020January 27, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Politics

A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by EditorJanuary 20, 2020January 27, 2020

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Jesse Johnson appointed as new State Rep. for 30th District

by EditorJanuary 13, 2020January 13, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Politics

Swearings in, Mayor/Deputy Mayor selection, Marina & more on agenda for Thurs. council

by EditorJanuary 7, 2020January 8, 2020

Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Police, Politics

‘Understanding the Mental Health & Drug Crisis’ meeting will be Thurs., Jan. 9

by EditorDecember 28, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Government, Politics, Transportation

Second Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission meeting will be Jan. 9

by EditorDecember 24, 2019December 24, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Health & Wellness

Saltwater State Park closed due to sewage spill discharge

by EditorDecember 21, 2019December 21, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

King County certifies 2019 election results, announces recounts in 3 races

by EditorNovember 28, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics, Transportation

Gov. Inslee releases statement on I-976; numerous WSDOT projects put on hold

by EditorNovember 27, 2019November 27, 2019
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Government, Politics

Shop Local during ‘Small Business Saturday’ this Saturday, Nov. 30!

by EditorNovember 26, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines Council rule changes approved over objections from newly-elected J.C. Harris

by EditorNovember 22, 2019November 24, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

$3.66 million awarded to city for 24th Ave S. Roadway Improvement Project

by EditorNovember 22, 2019
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Police, Politics, Video

VIDEO: Watch King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg’s Community Meeting

by EditorNovember 16, 2019November 16, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Government

SPONSORED: Holiday events listings courtesy King Co. Councilmember Dave Upthegrove

by EditorNovember 14, 2019
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Politics

Community Meeting with King Co. Prosecutor Dan Satterberg will be Thursday

by EditorNovember 12, 2019November 15, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government

REMINDER: Veteran’s Day Celebration at Beach Park Auditorium Monday

by EditorNovember 10, 2019November 12, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 4: Harris, Martinelli continue to lead over incumbents

by EditorNovember 8, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Police, Politics

Two Des Moines police officers commended for saving life of one-month old boy

by EditorNovember 8, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 3: 2 incumbents losing; Harris up by 100, Martinelli leads Back

by EditorNovember 7, 2019November 8, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Politics

Des Moines resident appointed by Governor to new Aviation Commission

by EditorNovember 7, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 2: Harris extends lead, Martinelli gains on Back

by EditorNovember 6, 2019November 7, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 1: Harris, Nutting and Back lead the pack

by EditorNovember 5, 2019November 6, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Congressman Smith presses FAA to include Sea-Tac in Aircraft Impact Studies

by EditorNovember 4, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government

Veteran’s Day Celebration will be at Beach Park Auditorium on Mon., Nov. 11

by EditorNovember 4, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Health & Wellness

Public meeting about study of impacts of Sea-Tac Airport will be Wed. Nov. 6

by EditorOctober 31, 2019
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Government, Politics, Sponsored

Get up close & personal with elected officials at Master Builders Association event Oct. 29

by EditorOctober 25, 2019October 25, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Health & Wellness

VIDEO: Watch City of Burien present oral arguments against FAA in court

by EditorOctober 25, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Politics, Schools & Education, Sponsored

A statement from Advertiser Fa’izah Bradford for Highline School Board

by EditorOctober 25, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics, Video

VIDEO: Watch Wednesday night’s Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum

by EditorOctober 25, 2019October 25, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Sponsored, Video

VIDEO: Neighbors share thoughts on re-electing Rob Back for City Council

by EditorOctober 24, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Letters to the Editor, Politics, Schools & Education

LETTER: Grandmother ‘shocked’ woman who slapped grandson running for School Board

by EditorOctober 24, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Letters to the Editor, Police, Politics

LETTER: Des Moines Police Guild endorses City Council candidates

by EditorOctober 23, 2019October 23, 2019

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‘Bit of Norway’ fundraiser brings waffles, baked goods and crafts to SeaTac on Saturday, Nov. 14

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