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Posted inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Des Moines City Council weighs downtown zoning changes as red light camera revenue declines

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 7, 2026November 7, 2026

As diminishing revenues from red-light cameras press the city to seek long-term financial fixes, the Des Moines City Council and Planning Commission convened on Nov. 5, 2026, for a joint […]

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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Normandy Park, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

VIDEO: Cities of Burien, SeaTac and Des Moines challenge Port’s airport expansion impacts at July 14 open house

by EditorJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, News, Normandy Park, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Transportation

Airport master plan Open House set for Tuesday, July 14 at Burien City Hall

by EditorJuly 12, 2026July 12, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety, Transportation

Des Moines City Council approves new speed cameras, hears budget update & more

by Mellow DeTrayJune 26, 2026June 26, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Des Moines City Council weighs safety, surveillance, shrinking revenues and more at April 23 meeting

by Mellow DeTrayApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Des Moines Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui to hold ‘Chat with the Mayor’ this Saturday, April 25

by EditorApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

City of Des Moines will redirect 4th of July drone show funds to multiple community events

by EditorFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

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

$61 per person: Des Moines City Council scraps 4th of July drone show over rising costs

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026
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 inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Sports

City of Des Moines seeking community input on future of recreation programming

by EditorAugust 27, 2025August 27, 2025
Posted inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

VIDEO: Des Moines leaders highlight transparency, discuss next steps, hear from residents at Aug. 21 Community Meeting on Masonic Home

by Scott SchaeferAugust 26, 2025August 26, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Tree canopy, Redondo Pier, and cruising ban top Des Moines July 10 City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Financial reports, speeding complaints highlight Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJune 27, 2025June 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Youth

Rep. Adam Smith seeks $3 million to redesign Midway Park in Des Moines

by EditorJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Transportation

Des Moines City Council reviews Woodmont project, light rail progress, meeting rules and more

by Mellow DeTrayJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025
Posted inAnimals, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Concerned about a stray animal? Don’t call 911, Des Moines city officials say

by EditorApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council declines $5.3M land purchase despite public pleas for preservation at Thursday’s study session

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Transportation

Des Moines updates Marina and Beach Park parking rates for 2025

by EditorJanuary 2, 2025January 2, 2025
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
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 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, Letters to the Editor, News, Politics

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

by EditorOctober 27, 2024October 27, 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 inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

by EditorSeptember 28, 2024September 28, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

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

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

by EditorSeptember 20, 2024September 20, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Government, News, Things To Do, Youth

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

by EditorSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

by EditorSeptember 14, 2024September 16, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

by EditorAugust 17, 2024August 17, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, News, Politics

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

by EditorAugust 10, 2024August 10, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Things To Do

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 News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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 inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, News, Politics, Public Safety

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

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

by EditorAugust 4, 2024August 4, 2024
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

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

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‘Bit of Norway’ fundraiser brings waffles, baked goods and crafts to SeaTac on Saturday, Nov. 14

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