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Des Moines City Council approves $8.5 million Marina Steps Project after heated debate

by EditorOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

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
Posted inDes Moines

Harry Steinmetz is running for reelection to the Des Moines City Council

by EditorOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘How you doin?’

by EditorOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Demolition hearings set for Oct. 21 & 22 for former Masonic Home in Des Moines

by EditorOctober 4, 2025October 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

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

Posted inDes Moines

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
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council looks to tax increases to strengthen public safety response

by Mellow DeTraySeptember 26, 2025September 26, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines sets Oct. 21 hearing for Zenith demolition project, outlines limits on city authority

by EditorSeptember 13, 2025September 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Des Moines City Council honors Mount Rainier Pool’s 50th anniversary, confronts budget challenges & more

by Mellow DeTraySeptember 12, 2025September 12, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Des Moines City Council advances Marina Steps project after heated debate

by Mellow DeTraySeptember 5, 2025September 5, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines to stream City Council meetings on Zoom starting Sept. 11

by EditorAugust 29, 2025August 29, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Voices from Saturday’s ‘Take Back America’ rally in Des Moines

by EditorAugust 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

King County Council approves ‘Welcoming King County’ motion to bolster immigrant protections

by The B-Town (Burien) BlogJuly 18, 2025July 18, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

David Denino launches campaign for Des Moines City Council Position No. 1

by EditorJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

National Day of Action rally to honor John Lewis planned for Thursday, July 17 in Des Moines

by EditorJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

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

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Port of Seattle criticizes federal climate rollbacks in new ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

by EditorJuly 5, 2025July 5, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Financial reports, speeding complaints highlight Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJune 27, 2025June 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines launches summer neighborhood pop-ups with Tuesday, June 24 event at Wooton Park

by EditorJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council advances controversial Woodmont project, celebrates Farmers Market & more

by Mellow DeTrayJune 13, 2025June 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

VIDEO: State lawmakers reflect on tough budget decisions at Kent Chamber’s annual Legislative Luncheon

by EditorJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

Port of Seattle Commission criticizes Trump travel ban as harmful to commerce and global image

by EditorJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

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

by Mellow DeTrayJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council reviews $10M Marina Steps project, passes utility tax & more

by Mellow DeTrayMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council honors police, debates parking, expands citizen advisory roles & more at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council considers stricter false alarm fines, picks new city logo

by Mellow DeTrayMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Seniors for the Constitution to hold third peaceful rally this Saturday, May 3 in Des Moines

by EditorApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Mayor Buxton announces she will not seek reelection at Thursday’s city council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council discusses crumbling roads, stalled ferry bill, levy fatigue, 4th of July drone show & more

by Mellow DeTrayApril 12, 2025April 12, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council considers speed humps, alarm fee hikes and ADU expansion in Thursday study session

by Mellow DeTrayApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

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 City Council debates proposed parks levy, pool controversy, Blues & Brews park rental contract & more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025

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‘Sparky’s Revenge’ returns to Des Moines Sunday, June 21 for a close encounter of the canine kind

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026
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Huntington Park West to host giant community sale June 12-13 benefiting clubhouse improvements

Huntington Park West Sponsored by Huntington Park West June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Mobile devices, Cascade at Salmon Creek and transparency concerns dominate Highline School Board meeting

June 7, 2026June 7, 2026

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

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

REMINDER: Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball is this Saturday night, June 6

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026
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