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

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

Posted inFeatured Post

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

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

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

by EditorMarch 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

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 inDes Moines

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 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 City Council pushes forward on Redondo Pier and Marina Steps projects

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

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 News

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

by EditorJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Continuity of the Promise: Upholding Our Educational Mandate’

by EditorJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

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 inFeatured

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

by EditorJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025
Posted inCrime

President Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendants, including local Proud Boy Ethan Nordean

by EditorJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Mayor Traci Buxton elected President of Sound Cities Association

by EditorJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

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

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 10, 2025January 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

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 inDes Moines

‘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 inDes Moines

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

by EditorDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

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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Burien sets nation’s highest minimum wage – what it means for workers and small businesses 

Sponsored by City of Burien December 5, 2024December 5, 2024
Posted inBusiness

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 City Council aims for ‘Premier Marine Destination’ status in new Vision Statement

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

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

by EditorNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Dave Upthegrove wins race for Commissioner of Public Lands, pledges inclusive stewardship of Washington’s natural resources

by EditorNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

ELECTION RESULTS 1: Proposition 1 losing, Ferguson, Upthegrove, Orwall, Gregorson leading, 3 of 4 initiatives losing

by EditorNovember 5, 2024November 5, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Katherine Caffrey sworn in Monday as new Des Moines City Manager

by EditorNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

REMINDER: Remember to VOTE in the General Election by 8 p.m. Tuesday night, Nov. 5

by EditorNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Here’s the final Interim City Manager’s Weekly Report, for week ending Nov. 1, 2024

by EditorNovember 2, 2024November 2, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorOctober 27, 2024October 27, 2024
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Why voting YES on Proposition 1 matters for Des Moines Police and Public Safety

Sponsored by Des Moines Police Guild October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

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