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Posted inDes Moines

Marina Steps project delayed, Water District 54 franchise fee approved during contentious Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 14, 2024December 14, 2024

Posted inDes Moines

New Des Moines City Manager Katherine Caffrey will speak at Rotary Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 18

by EditorDecember 13, 2024December 12, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

‘You sat down as Rep. Orwall. You shall rise as Sen. Orwall’ – Tina Orwall selected Tuesday by King County Council to replace Sen. Karen Keiser in Washington Senate

by EditorDecember 10, 2024December 10, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

33rd District Democrats select finalists to fill legislative vacancies; final decision expected Tuesday

by EditorDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

New City Manager outlines leaner budget as Des Moines City Council considers financial challenges and service cuts

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 7, 2024December 7, 2024

Sponsored

Burien sets nation’s highest minimum wage – what it means for workers and small businesses 

Sponsored by City of Burien December 5, 2024December 5, 2024
Posted inBusiness

South Sound Chambers to present legislative priorities at annual breakfast on Tuesday, Dec. 17

by EditorDecember 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Posted inCommunity

REMINDER: City of Des Moines’ Public Meeting on Sustainable Airport Master Plan is this Tuesday night, Dec. 3

by EditorDecember 2, 2024December 2, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

SR 99 pavement repair project in Des Moines and SeaTac starts Monday, Dec. 2

by EditorDecember 2, 2024December 2, 2024
Sponsored

‘It’s a Wonderful Burien’ supports Shop Small Weekend and more!

Sponsored by City of Burien November 27, 2024November 27, 2024
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council swears in new City Manager, approves key tax measures at Thursday night’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines will hold Public Meeting on Sustainable Airport Master Plan on Tuesday, Dec. 3

by EditorNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024
Sponsored

Water you doing to prepare for a flood?

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County November 21, 2024November 21, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

FAA hosting virtual workshop tonight on Sea-Tac Airport traffic operations

by EditorNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council aims for ‘Premier Marine Destination’ status in new Vision Statement

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘7 questions for Port of Seattle SAMP open houses’

by EditorNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

Washington State eliminates harmful chemicals from thermal receipts

by EditorNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

King County Executive Dow Constantine announces he won’t seek re-election in 2025

by EditorNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

REMINDER: Residents encouraged to attend one of four Public Meetings regarding expansion of Sea-Tac Airport

by EditorNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

Residents invited to learn about SR 509 Completion Project at Open House on Thursday, Nov. 14

by EditorNovember 10, 2024November 10, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Dave Upthegrove wins race for Commissioner of Public Lands, pledges inclusive stewardship of Washington’s natural resources

by EditorNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

ELECTION RESULTS 1: Proposition 1 losing, Ferguson, Upthegrove, Orwall, Gregorson leading, 3 of 4 initiatives losing

by EditorNovember 5, 2024November 5, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Katherine Caffrey sworn in Monday as new Des Moines City Manager

by EditorNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024
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

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REMINDER: International Sculpture Day returns to Des Moines Saturday, April 25 with art, music and hands-on projects

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

ChoralSounds and TeenSounds to perform Americana-themed concert at Highline PAC on Saturday, May 16

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘Rebellious Women’ ‘commendable,’ especially considering topic of women’s rights is as salient now as it was in 1909

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

REVIEW: Renton Civic Theatre’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ will transport you through the human heart, with tears, laughter, & a fresh new hairdo

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Local diver shares concerns over pollution in Woodmont Wetlands along McSorley Creek

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026
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