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

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 News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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 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 inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Non-profit, Politics

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

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025
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

State Sens. Hasegawa, Orwall to host Town Hall in Tukwila this Saturday, Mar. 22

by EditorMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Police, Politics, Public Safety, SeaTac, SeaTac News

VIDEO: HB 1380 sparks discussion on dignity, homelessness & more at Saturday’s 33rd District Town Hall

by EditorMarch 15, 2025March 15, 2025
Posted inAnimals, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines Council declares city ‘Sixgill Shark Capital,’ eyes national recognition, Memorial Flag Triangle funding & more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, Letters to the Editor, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Public Safety, SeaTac, SeaTac News

LETTER: Normandy Park Mayor Eric Zimmerman: ‘Rep. Gregerson misrepresents discussion around HB 1380’

by EditorMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Rep. Mia Gregerson calls Burien City Manager’s statements on HB 1380 ‘misleading claims’

by EditorMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council Study Session tackles efficiency, planning, public engagement and more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, Renton, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Things To Do, Tukwila

33rd District lawmakers to hold Town Hall at Highline College on Saturday, Mar. 15

by EditorMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News

SeaTac City Councilmember Peter Kwon announces bid for King County Council District 5

by EditorMarch 3, 2025March 3, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Video

Des Moines City Council hears update on failed airport bill, possible revival of ‘Mosquito Fleet,’ affordable housing and more at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 28, 2025February 28, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Business, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, News, Non-profit, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila, White Center

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce says federal immigration, workforce policy changes hurt local businesses, workers

by EditorFebruary 23, 2025February 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council discusses transit cuts, marina upgrades, environmental projects & more at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council pushes forward on Redondo Pier and Marina Steps projects

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 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, Politics

Des Moines City Council reschedules Marina Steps and Redondo Pier discussions to Thursday, Feb. 6

by EditorJanuary 29, 2025January 29, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent WA News, News, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Tukwila

King County Council selects De’Sean Quinn to fill District 5 vacancy

by EditorJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council approves redesign of Redondo Fishing Pier, makes cuts in animal control services & more

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News

Dow Constantine nominates 3 candidates to fill King County Council District 5 vacancy

by EditorJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines Mayor Traci Buxton elected President of Sound Cities Association

by EditorJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Dave Upthegrove sworn in as new Commissioner of Public Lands for Washington

by EditorJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent WA News, News, Politics, SeaTac, SeaTac News

Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling announces campaign for Washington State House of Representatives, 33rd District Position 1

by EditorJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council reviews Marina Steps bids, recent flooding, approves fees for public records requests

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 10, 2025January 10, 2025
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News

City of Des Moines holding Open House on Middle Housing Regulations on Wednesday, Jan. 15

by EditorDecember 28, 2024December 28, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Marina Steps project delayed, Water District 54 franchise fee approved during contentious Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 14, 2024December 14, 2024
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent WA News, News, Politics, SeaTac News

‘You sat down as Rep. Orwall. You shall rise as Sen. Orwall’ – Tina Orwall selected Tuesday by King County Council to replace Sen. Karen Keiser in Washington Senate

by EditorDecember 10, 2024December 10, 2024
Posted inBurien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured, Featured Post, Government, Kent WA News, News, Politics, SeaTac News

33rd District Democrats select finalists to fill legislative vacancies; final decision expected Tuesday

by EditorDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024
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
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Sponsored by City of Burien December 5, 2024December 5, 2024
Posted inAuburn, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Non-profit, Politics, Public Safety, Things To Do

South Sound Chambers to present legislative priorities at annual breakfast on Tuesday, Dec. 17

by EditorDecember 5, 2024December 5, 2024
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Council swears in new City Manager, approves key tax measures at Thursday night’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 22, 2024November 22, 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

King County Executive Dow Constantine announces he won’t seek re-election in 2025

by EditorNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024

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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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