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

Des Moines City Council previews Waterland Festival, Shark in the Park and fire staffing increase

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026

From major public safety updates to a jam-packed calendar of summer celebrations, the July 9, 2026, Des Moines City Council meeting highlighted a thriving community. A timeline was laid out […]

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Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Letter to the Editor, Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘How I spent my 4th of July’

by EditorJuly 6, 2026July 6, 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 inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Sea-Tac Airport, Sports

Des Moines City Council hears airport expansion update, unveils new July 4 celebration plans & more

by Mellow DeTrayJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport

Des Moines City Council weighs airport expansion, rising domestic violence, downtown transformation & more

by Mellow DeTrayJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026

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

Des Moines City Council reviews ferry pilot, hears about license plate cameras and case for expanding Link light rail access

by Mellow DeTrayMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Flock cameras, traffic enforcement dominate Des Moines City Council discussion

by Mellow DeTrayMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

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

Des Moines City Council focuses on transit, trees and city vision for future

by Mellow DeTrayMay 8, 2026May 8, 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, Letters to the Editor, Politics, Public Safety

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Des Moines Indivisible to lead protest against immigration detention this Saturday, April 25

by EditorApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026
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Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, White Center

Sen. Tina Orwall launches re-election campaign for 33rd District

by EditorApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council weighs equity, budget cuts, surveillance concerns & more at April 9 meeting

by Mellow DeTrayApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

by Mellow DeTrayApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

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

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Construction work continues on Des Moines Marina Steps project, with completion projected for December

by EditorMarch 21, 2026March 20, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council renames Redondo Way South ‘Sixgill Shark Way,’ approves car tab increase & more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 13, 2026March 19, 2026
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety, SeaTac, SeaTac News

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
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Tukwila

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

by EditorFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 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 inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

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

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 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, Health & Wellness, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Transportation, Tukwila, White Center

Port of Seattle cancels StART lobbying day in Olympia after cities of Burien, Des Moines bow out

by EditorJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026
Posted inBusiness, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

Des Moines City Council selects Grace Matsui as Mayor, Achziger as Deputy Mayor at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 9, 2026January 11, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Small group braves rain and wind for Jan. 6 protest at Big Catch Plaza in Des Moines

by EditorJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026
Posted inAuburn, Burien News, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, Weather, White Center

VIDEO: Attorney General Nick Brown addresses Trump administration lawsuits and local economic pressures at South Sound Legislative Breakfast

by EditorDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Seattle, Tukwila, White Center

Citizens’ Climate Lobby urges Congress to act as electricity rates rise across Washington

by EditorDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, People, Politics

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

Sponsored by City of Des Moines December 8, 2025December 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Health & Wellness, Letters to the Editor, News, Public Safety

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
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Sea-Tac Airport

Des Moines City Council approves property tax levy, raise for City Manager & more

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025
Posted in2025 Voters Guide, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

Local leaders named to King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay’s transition committee

by EditorNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Renton, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila

Peter Kwon concedes, thanks supporters after latest results in King County Council District 5 race

by EditorNovember 11, 2025November 11, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Election, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News

Schilling concedes 33rd Legislative District race to Obras, thanks supporters

by EditorNovember 8, 2025November 8, 2025

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Map shows Waterland Parade route, Saturday traffic restrictions in Des Moines

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Port of Seattle extends airport expansion SAMP public comment deadline to Aug. 20

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

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

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

All are invited to walk Des Moines Creek this Saturday, July 18 with Waterland Walkers

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Rep. Adam Smith to host aviation forum with Sen. Tina Orwall and Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins at Highline College this Saturday, July 18

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026
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