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CANDIDATE Q&A: 11 Questions for Highline School Board Director District No. 4

by EditorOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Strong schools build a strong workforce’

by EditorOctober 21, 2025October 21, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

CANDIDATE Q&A: 11 Questions for Highline School Board Director District No. 3

by EditorOctober 21, 2025October 21, 2025
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CANDIDATE Q&A: 11 Questions for Highline School Board Director District No. 2

by EditorOctober 20, 2025October 20, 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
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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

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
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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

SAVE THE DATE: Seattle Southside Chamber’s 2025 Candidates Night will be Wednesday, Oct. 8

by EditorAugust 10, 2025August 9, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Transit, cruising, immigration top Thursday’s Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 25, 2025July 25, 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

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 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

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 Councilmember Matt Mahoney will not seek re-election in 2025

by EditorApril 11, 2025April 11, 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 inFeatured Post

Labor, civil rights groups to rally in SeaTac on Saturday, April 5 in protest of federal policies

by EditorMarch 31, 2025March 31, 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
Posted inDes Moines

South King County officials join statewide call for new revenue to avoid cuts to critical services

by EditorMarch 27, 2025March 27, 2025

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REMINDER: FREE Kent Nerd Party returns this Saturday with cosplay, games and family fun

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Mount Rainier High School hosting free New Orleans-themed Art Fest this Friday, June 5

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

‘Shark in the Park’ festival to celebrate Des Moines’ Sixgill Shark heritage on Sunday, July 12

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
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Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

City of Tukwila Sponsored by City of Tukwila June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

‘Hot Havana Nights’ event will raise funds for DAWN programs Friday night, June 5

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