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Des Moines City Council eyes $166K permitting overhaul, debates backyard rental regulations & more

by Mellow DeTrayApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026

From streamlining bureaucratic bottlenecks to navigating the nuances of the “gig economy,” the Des Moines City Council’s April 2 Study Session focused on bringing city operations and regulations into the […]

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Des Moines City Council eyes affordability edge as council shifts 4th of July plans & more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026
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Construction work continues on Des Moines Marina Steps project, with completion projected for December

by EditorMarch 21, 2026March 20, 2026
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Des Moines City Council renames Redondo Way South ‘Sixgill Shark Way,’ approves car tab increase & more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 13, 2026March 19, 2026
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No ICE detention facility planned for Des Moines, city officials say at Thursday’s city council study session

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026

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33rd District lawmakers to host Town Hall this Sunday, Feb. 22 at Highline College

by EditorFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 2026
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City of Des Moines will redirect 4th of July drone show funds to multiple community events

by EditorFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

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Des Moines City Council reviews Flock Cameras, appoints new Planning Commission

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026
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$61 per person: Des Moines City Council scraps 4th of July drone show over rising costs

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026
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Port of Seattle cancels StART lobbying day in Olympia after cities of Burien, Des Moines bow out

by EditorJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026
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Des Moines City Council weighs six gill shark street name, Flock cameras, rising legal costs, new chamber & more

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 23, 2026January 26, 2026
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Des Moines City Council selects Grace Matsui as Mayor, Achziger as Deputy Mayor at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 9, 2026January 11, 2026
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Small group braves rain and wind for Jan. 6 protest at Big Catch Plaza in Des Moines

by EditorJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026
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VIDEO: Attorney General Nick Brown addresses Trump administration lawsuits and local economic pressures at South Sound Legislative Breakfast

by EditorDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025
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Citizens’ Climate Lobby urges Congress to act as electricity rates rise across Washington

by EditorDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025
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Des Moines City Council bids farewell to Buxton and Mahoney, approves budget, Wesley Homes expansion & more

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025
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REMINDER: Help ‘chart our course’ at City of Des Moines’ Town Hall meeting on Tuesday night, Dec. 9

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘ICE and the Shaming of America’

by EditorNovember 22, 2025November 22, 2025
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Here’s how you can help chart the course for the City of Des Moines

Sponsored by City of Des Moines November 19, 2025November 19, 2025
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Des Moines City Council approves property tax levy, raise for City Manager & more

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025
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Local leaders named to King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay’s transition committee

by EditorNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025
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Peter Kwon concedes, thanks supporters after latest results in King County Council District 5 race

by EditorNovember 11, 2025November 11, 2025
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Schilling concedes 33rd Legislative District race to Obras, thanks supporters

by EditorNovember 8, 2025November 8, 2025
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Des Moines City Council weighs car tab and parking tax increases to boost city revenue

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025
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Pierre Blosse is running for Des Moines City Council, Position 5

by EditorOctober 30, 2025October 30, 2025
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VIDEO: Public safety and growth take center stage at Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum

by EditorOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025
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Lloyd Elliott Lytle Jr. is running for Des Moines City Council, Position #5

by EditorOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025
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Des Moines City Council approves $8.5 million Marina Steps Project after heated debate

by EditorOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Another No Kings Demonstration? You Bet!’

by EditorOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025
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Port of Seattle Commission & 33rd District Candidate Forum will be Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Burien/Online

Sponsored by Sea-Tac Airport Community Coalition for Justice October 16, 2025October 16, 2025
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Harry Steinmetz is running for reelection to the Des Moines City Council

by EditorOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘How you doin?’

by EditorOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025
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Demolition hearings set for Oct. 21 & 22 for former Masonic Home in Des Moines

by EditorOctober 4, 2025October 4, 2025
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UPDATE: Des Moines City Council discusses public safety sales tax increase, debates Planning Commission rules & more at Thursday’s Study Session

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 3, 2025October 6, 2025
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League of Women Voters to host Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum at Wesley Gardens on Tuesday, Oct. 14

by EditorOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

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Rotary Club ‘fun-raiser’ on Sunday, May 3 will support Des Moines Food Bank and student scholarships

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Local Skunk Works Robotics 1983 team to compete at regional championship in Cheney this week

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