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Posted inFeatured Post

REMINDER: Remember to VOTE in the General Election by 8 p.m. Tuesday night, Nov. 5

by EditorNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024

Posted inDes Moines

Here’s the final Interim City Manager’s Weekly Report, for week ending Nov. 1, 2024

by EditorNovember 2, 2024November 2, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Proposition 1: so much for trust and transparency’

by EditorOctober 27, 2024October 27, 2024
Sponsored

Why voting YES on Proposition 1 matters for Des Moines Police and Public Safety

Sponsored by Des Moines Police Guild October 26, 2024October 26, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council bids farewell to Interim City Manager Tim George, hears about airport, budget cuts & more

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 25, 2024October 25, 2024

Sponsored

Des Moines Police and Public Safety Prop 1 no longer a Property Tax increase

Sponsored by Vic Pennington October 23, 2024October 23, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Hearing set for this Friday, Oct. 18 as Des Moines residents oppose tree removal for mega-warehouse

by EditorOctober 17, 2024October 18, 2024

Posted inPolitics

Des Moines City Council prepares for Budget Town Hall, discusses Link Light Rail, Airport Committee, public safety & more at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

Port of Seattle Commission aims to permanently designate North SeaTac Park for recreation

by EditorOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Public safety cuts, city website updates, revenue strategies & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council Study Session

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines will hold Budget Town Hall on Tuesday night, Oct. 22

by EditorOctober 3, 2024October 3, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Sept. 27, 2024

by EditorSeptember 28, 2024September 28, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council hears about victims of domestic violence, approves sale of land, creation of public safety levy & more at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTraySeptember 27, 2024September 29, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

‘Violators will be abducted’ sign warns drivers not to park near ‘The Maury Island Incident’ mural in Des Moines for more than 30 minutes

by EditorSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024
Posted inBusiness

King County Board of Health approves adding food safety rating placards to food trucks, bakeries, more

by EditorSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Why Des Moines residents should participate in the 2024 Great Washington ShakeOut on Oct. 17

by EditorSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 2024
Posted inBusiness

REMINDER: Seattle Southside Chamber’s annual Mayors’ Reception is this Wednesday, Sept. 25

by EditorSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Sept. 20, 2024

by EditorSeptember 20, 2024September 20, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Proposed Business Park in Des Moines spurs grassroots movement to save green space

by Scott SchaeferSeptember 20, 2024September 20, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Police Chief Boe defends Proposition 1, cites need for funding police services

by EditorSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

Hackers demanded $6 million in bitcoin for Sea-Tac Airport cyberattack, officials say

by EditorSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Community invited to reopening of Cecil Powell Park in Des Moines this Friday, Sept. 20

by EditorSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER: Des Moines Mayor: ‘I am taking this opportunity to address a few concerns citizens may have as they consider trust and transparency inside of our City government’

by EditorSeptember 14, 2024September 14, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Manager’s Report for week ending Sept. 13, 2024

by EditorSeptember 14, 2024September 16, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council approves City Manager contract, extends ferry consultant deal and more at Thursday night’s meeting

by EditorSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024
Sponsored

Children aged 6-12 can breathe easier with King County Community Health Worker Asthma Program

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County September 12, 2024September 12, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

College Way Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be Wednesday, Sept. 18

by EditorSeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, News, Politics, Public Safety

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former Des Moines councilmember shares concerns about Levy Lid Lift being on Nov. 5 ballot

by EditorSeptember 7, 2024September 7, 2024
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

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REMINDER: Northwest Symphony Orchestra’s Valentines Concert is this Saturday night, Feb. 7

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Former South King Media intern Bryan Shickley animates lost Phil Hartman recordings into new short film

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Circo Circo Mexican Restaurant to close after more than 25 years serving region

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

‘Love Like Bob’ 5K returns to Marvista Park in Normandy Park on Saturday, Feb. 14

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