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Port of Seattle Commissioners approve creation of Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Pilot Program, honor Black History Month

by McKenna SweetFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024

Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council hears concerns over Masonic Home demolition, Backpack Brigade & final Hearts & Minds fund distribution

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Port of Seattle Commissioners discuss Tribal relations, economic development; hear from union members on equitable pay

by EditorFebruary 18, 2024February 21, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

33rd District Town Hall will be Saturday, Feb. 17 at Highline College

by EditorFebruary 10, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics, Public Safety

Des Moines City Council hears public comments on Masonic Home, discusses affordable housing & more

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 9, 2024February 9, 2024

Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: ‘It’s disheartening to see the Hearts and Minds program scrapped’

by EditorFebruary 3, 2024February 3, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

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

by EditorFebruary 3, 2024

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

Des Moines City Council votes to disband Hearts & Minds Fund at Thursday night Study Session

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Conflict with City of Normandy Park over permitting creates wall with resident William Wood

by EditorJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics, Public Safety

Marina Steps, paid parking, speed cameras and more discussed at Thursday’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics, Public Safety

Police update, legislative priorities & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 12, 2024January 12, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Featured Post, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Sea-Tac Airport

Sen. Keiser, Rep. Orwall to advocate for environmental justice around Sea-Tac Airport

by EditorJanuary 12, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: When you ‘Want To Go Far, Go Together’

by EditorJanuary 5, 2024January 5, 2024
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Buxton elected Mayor, Steinmetz Deputy Mayor at Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 5, 2024January 5, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Dec. 29, 2023

by EditorDecember 29, 2023
Posted inArrests, Crime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for Dec. 22, 2023

by EditorDecember 22, 2023
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Dec. 15, 2023

by EditorDecember 15, 2023December 15, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

New councilmember sworn in, Marina Steps forum announced & more from Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 15, 2023December 15, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Dec. 8, 2023

by EditorDecember 9, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending Dec. 1, 2023

by EditorDecember 1, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for Nov. 22, 2023

by EditorNovember 22, 2023November 22, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Tim George releases his first City Manager’s Weekly Report in new role

by EditorNovember 18, 2023November 18, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Redondo speed camera update, Pennington’s last meeting & more from Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 17, 2023November 17, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics

Des Moines City Council candidate Rob Back – who lost to JC Harris – concedes

by EditorNovember 16, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Manager ousted by Council; Michael Matthias shifts to new role

by EditorNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Property tax increase passes, annual budget passed & more discussed at Des Moines City Council Thursday night

by EditorNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics

ELECTION RETURNS 3: JC Harris extends lead over Rob Back to 681 votes

by EditorNovember 9, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics

ELECTION RETURNS 2: Harris extends his lead over Back by +49 votes

by EditorNovember 8, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: ‘The censure of councilmember Harris was the dirtiest political trick in Des Moines history’

by EditorOctober 30, 2023October 30, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: ‘I am speaking in favor of him as the most qualified Candidate for the position on Des Moines City Council’

by EditorOctober 28, 2023October 30, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Budget changes, new parking gates & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Politics

VIDEO: Watch Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum held at Wesley Homes

by EditorOctober 26, 2023October 26, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Politics, Sponsored

Rob Back for Des Moines City Council: Grateful for endorsement from Des Moines Police Guild

by EditorOctober 24, 2023October 26, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Police, Politics, Public Safety, Transportation

Fracas over alleged ferry boat purchase, Marina Steps and more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 20, 2023October 26, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

‘Dual roles’ trigger lawsuit against Des Moines Councilmember Gene Achziger, who claims ‘harassment’

by EditorOctober 17, 2023October 17, 2023

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South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Date night or family night, here’s your guide to music, theater, and art for February

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City of Des Moines to hold 12th Man Flag Raising ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6 at City Hall

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