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Posted inAuburn, Burien News, Business, Crime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent WA News, News, Police, Politics, Public Safety, Renton, SeaTac News, Transportation, Tukwila

VIDEO: South Sound Chambers Coalition addresses key regional issues at Dec. 17 Legislative Breakfast

by Scott SchaeferDecember 21, 2024December 21, 2024

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Public Safety, SeaTac, Transportation

Lane and ramp closures in south King County continue this week

by EditorDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

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

by EditorDecember 13, 2024December 12, 2024
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent WA News, News, Politics, SeaTac News

‘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 inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent WA News, News, Politics, SeaTac News

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

by EditorDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 7, 2024December 7, 2024

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Posted inAuburn, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Non-profit, Politics, Public Safety, Things To Do

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

by EditorDecember 5, 2024December 5, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac News

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, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, SeaTac News, Transportation

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

by EditorDecember 2, 2024December 2, 2024
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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 inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac News

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

by EditorNovember 22, 2024November 22, 2024
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Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Transportation

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

by EditorNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport

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

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac News

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

by EditorNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Public Safety

Washington State eliminates harmful chemicals from thermal receipts

by EditorNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

by EditorNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac News

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

by EditorNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Things To Do, Transportation

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

by EditorNovember 10, 2024November 10, 2024
Posted inBurien News, Climate & Environment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

by EditorNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

Katherine Caffrey sworn in Monday as new Des Moines City Manager

by EditorNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

by EditorNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

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

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

by EditorOctober 27, 2024October 27, 2024
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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 News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

Sponsored by Vic Pennington October 23, 2024October 23, 2024
Posted inClimate & Environment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Politics

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

by EditorOctober 17, 2024October 18, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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 inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, SeaTac News

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

by EditorOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

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

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VIDEOS: Southside Leadership Conference spotlights regional growth, workforce needs, small business pressures & more

July 28, 2026July 30, 2026

REMINDER: FREE Nite Wave concert brings 80s hits to Des Moines Beach Park this Wednesday night, July 29

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs’ brings wit, revenge and swordplay to South King County parks

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026

‘I spent all my savings and my IRA,’ organizer says after fight to save historic Des Moines Masonic Home ends

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