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Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorOctober 27, 2024October 27, 2024

Posted inDes Moines

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
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorOctober 17, 2024October 18, 2024
Posted inPolitics

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 inDes Moines

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

Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorSeptember 28, 2024September 28, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council hears about victims of domestic violence, approves sale of land, creation of public safety levy & more at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTraySeptember 27, 2024September 29, 2024

Posted inBusiness

REMINDER: Seattle Southside Chamber’s annual Mayors’ Reception is this Wednesday, Sept. 25

by EditorSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorSeptember 20, 2024September 20, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER: Des Moines Mayor: ‘I am taking this opportunity to address a few concerns citizens may have as they consider trust and transparency inside of our City government’

by EditorSeptember 14, 2024September 14, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorSeptember 14, 2024September 16, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council approves City Manager contract, extends ferry consultant deal and more at Thursday night’s meeting

by EditorSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council selects new City Manager, swears in new Police Chief, discusses budget, funding & more

by Mellow DeTraySeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

After extensive search, Des Moines City Council selects Katherine Caffrey as new City Manager

by EditorSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024
Posted inBusiness

Seattle Southside Chamber’s annual Mayors’ Reception will be Wednesday, Sept. 25

by EditorSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Sound Cities Association – which includes Des Moines – releases statement regarding King County’s policy for moving asylum seekers

by EditorAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Four finalists vying to be next Des Moines City Manager speak at Tuesday night’s ‘Meet & Greet’

by Scott SchaeferAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Manager’s Report for week ending Aug. 23, 2024

by EditorAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

By a margin of 51 votes, Dave Upthegrove moves closer to General Election for Commissioner of Public Lands

by EditorAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines unveils four finalists for City Manager Position, and wants your feedback

by EditorAugust 19, 2024August 19, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorAugust 17, 2024August 17, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorAugust 10, 2024August 10, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

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 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 inCommunity

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

by EditorAugust 4, 2024August 4, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

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
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending July 26, 2024

by EditorJuly 28, 2024July 28, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council approves Marina Steps Project, floating charging station; hears concerns about Masonic home & more at Thursday night’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 26, 2024July 26, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending July 19, 2024

by EditorJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council discusses Fire Benefit Charge, fireworks, Redondo restrooms & more; meets new Police Chief Ted Boe

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment

Des Moines City Council considers venue rental discounts, names Alley behind Des Moines Theater & more

by Mellow DeTrayJune 29, 2024June 29, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council hears about new Police Chief, City Manager recruitment update, transportation & more at Thursday night’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending June 7, 2024

by EditorJune 9, 2024June 9, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council hears passenger ferry updates, final names for Des Moines Theater alley & more at Thursday night’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending May 24, 2024

by EditorMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024

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Photos & voices from Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ rally held in downtown Des Moines

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Renton Civic Theatre presenting chilling production of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ Oct. 17–Nov. 2

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Community diversity celebrated in October concerts at SeaTac’s Roadhouse

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
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Kevin Schilling highlights local roots and results in campaign for 33rd District

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Winter Warm Up Dinner & Auction to benefit Highline Schools Foundation will be Friday night, Nov. 14

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