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Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

City of Des Moines breaks ground Tuesday on long anticipated Marina Steps project amid windy conditions

by EditorDecember 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, People, Politics

Des Moines City Council bids farewell to Buxton and Mahoney, approves budget, Wesley Homes expansion & more

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

Highline Public Schools urges state action on literacy, funding in 2026 legislative agenda

by EditorDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025
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Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Law, News

Des Moines family forced out after rental home condemned, launches GoFundMe

by Scott SchaeferNovember 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Things To Do

Des Moines to break ground on new Marina Steps project on Tuesday, Dec. 16

by EditorNovember 20, 2025November 20, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Tukwila, White Center

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

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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Things To Do

Santa to arrive by boat at Des Moines Marina during Dec. 6 Tree Lighting celebration

by EditorNovember 17, 2025November 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Sea-Tac Airport

Des Moines City Council approves property tax levy, raise for City Manager & more

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025
Posted in2025 Voters Guide, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

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

by EditorNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Renton, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila

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 News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Law, News, Police, Politics, Public Safety

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

by EditorNovember 10, 2025November 10, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News

Schilling concedes 33rd Legislative District race to Obras, thanks supporters

by EditorNovember 8, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council weighs car tab and parking tax increases to boost city revenue

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Steinmetz, Blosse expand leads toward wins in Des Moines City Council races

by EditorNovember 5, 2025November 5, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Politics

ELECTION RESULTS 1: Steinmetz, Blosse lead in first round of Des Moines City Council returns

by EditorNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Public Safety

Groundbreaking on Monday marks next chapter for Redondo Pier in Des Moines

by EditorNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025
Posted in2025 Voters Guide, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Pierre Blosse is running for Des Moines City Council, Position 5

by EditorOctober 30, 2025October 30, 2025
Posted in2025 Voters Guide, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

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

by EditorOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila

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

by EditorOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025
Posted in2025 Voters Guide, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

by EditorOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025
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Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council approves $8.5 million Marina Steps Project after heated debate

by EditorOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025
Posted in2025 Voters Guide, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Renton, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Tukwila

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

by EditorOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025
Posted in2025 Voters Guide, Burien News, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

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

by EditorOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025
Posted in2025 Voters Guide, Burien News, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

CANDIDATE Q&A: 11 Questions for Highline School Board Director District No. 3

by EditorOctober 21, 2025October 21, 2025
Posted inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Non-profit, Real Estate

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

by EditorOctober 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Posted in2025 Voters Guide, Burien News, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Education, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, Schools & Education, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

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

by EditorOctober 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics, Public Safety

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, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, News, Politics, Public Safety

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

by EditorOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025
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Port of Seattle Commission & 33rd District Candidate Forum will be Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Burien/Online

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FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Burning boats.

October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

Walk with the Waterland Walkers and see the Redondo Boardwalk, Bubblelator, Wooten Park and MaST Center this Saturday, Oct. 24

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026
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Experience, integrity, and service: a message from Harry Steinmetz

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Waterland Trick or Treat Path will bring Halloween fun to downtown Des Moines on Friday, Oct. 30

October 21, 2026October 21, 2026
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