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Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council selects new City Manager, swears in new Police Chief, discusses budget, funding & more

by Mellow DeTraySeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024

Posted inDes Moines

After extensive search, Des Moines City Council selects Katherine Caffrey as new City Manager

by EditorSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Manual recount confirms Dave Upthegrove will face Jaime Herrera Beutler for Public Lands Commissioner race on Nov. 5 ballot

by EditorSeptember 4, 2024September 5, 2024
Posted inBusiness

Seattle Southside Chamber’s annual Mayors’ Reception will be Wednesday, Sept. 25

by EditorSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines enters final stages of City Manager recruitment process; decision expected soon

by EditorSeptember 1, 2024September 1, 2024

Posted inCommunity

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Aug. 30, 2024

by EditorAugust 31, 2024August 31, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Sound Cities Association – which includes Des Moines – releases statement regarding King County’s policy for moving asylum seekers

by EditorAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024

Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Four finalists vying to be next Des Moines City Manager speak at Tuesday night’s ‘Meet & Greet’

by Scott SchaeferAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Shooting on Metro Bus in Des Moines leaves 1 dead Monday afternoon; suspect at large

by EditorAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

We’ll be live-streaming Tuesday’s City Manager finalists’ ‘Meet & Greet’

by EditorAugust 26, 2024August 26, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Manager’s Report for week ending Aug. 23, 2024

by EditorAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

By a margin of 51 votes, Dave Upthegrove moves closer to General Election for Commissioner of Public Lands

by EditorAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines unveils four finalists for City Manager Position, and wants your feedback

by EditorAugust 19, 2024August 19, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines receives $160,000 federal grant for electric ferry project

by EditorAugust 19, 2024August 19, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Manager Weekly Report for week ending Aug. 16, 2024

by EditorAugust 17, 2024August 17, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

‘SeaTac 46’ protesters reach agreement with City of SeaTac, charges to be dismissed with conditions

by EditorAugust 16, 2024August 16, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines seeking public input on ‘Safe and Sound Summit’ for 2024 Hazard Mitigation Planning

by EditorAugust 11, 2024August 11, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER: City spending criticized by former Des Moines Councilmember, who opposes tax increase reboot

by EditorAugust 10, 2024August 10, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Meet the final 4 candidates at ‘Meet & Greet’ for Des Moines City Manager on Tuesday night, Aug. 27

by EditorAugust 10, 2024August 10, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Council hears from King County Councilmember Upthegrove, reviews plans for Midway Park renovation & more at Thursday night’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayAugust 10, 2024August 10, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

Nightly I-5, SR 509, and other closures will continue next week in South King County

by EditorAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

South King Fire Proposition No. 1 approved by wide margin in Tuesday’s Primary Election

by EditorAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines voters rejecting Proposition No. 1 levy lid lift in Tuesday’s Primary Election

by EditorAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024
Posted inCommunity

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Aug. 2, 2024

by EditorAugust 4, 2024August 4, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council hears about Port noise study, city manager recruitment & police department update at Thursday night meeting

by Mellow DeTrayAugust 2, 2024August 2, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

VIDEO: Auburn residents rally against juvenile violence at Public Safety Meeting

by EditorAugust 2, 2024August 2, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

Former local politician Georgette (Vikingstad) Valle has passed away

by EditorJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

You can get a $200 credit for your electricity bill thanks to state Climate Commitment Act

by EditorJuly 29, 2024July 29, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending July 26, 2024

by EditorJuly 28, 2024July 28, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

City-wide Block Party with free bike helmets & steering wheel locks will be Tuesday night, July 30

by EditorJuly 27, 2024July 27, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council approves Marina Steps Project, floating charging station; hears concerns about Masonic home & more at Thursday night’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending July 19, 2024

by EditorJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

City of SeaTac to receive $40,000 refund after 4th of July Drone Show failure

by EditorJuly 16, 2024July 15, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council discusses Fire Benefit Charge, fireworks, Redondo restrooms & more; meets new Police Chief Ted Boe

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

VIDEO: Area residents read the Declaration of Independence

by EditorJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024

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