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

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, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

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

by EditorAugust 4, 2024August 4, 2024
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

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 News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

by EditorJuly 28, 2024July 28, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Transportation

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 News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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

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

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, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Transportation

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

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

by EditorMay 25, 2024May 25, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending May 17, 2024

by EditorMay 18, 2024May 18, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety, Sea-Tac Airport, SeaTac News, Transportation

New FAA reauthorization bill promises safety boost at Sea-Tac Airport

by EditorMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics

Des Moines Council hears public comments on preserving Masonic Retirement Home, LGBTQIA+ support, Animal Code amendments & more

by Mellow DeTrayMay 11, 2024May 11, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Sen. Karen Keiser honored, legislative and City Manager recruitment updates at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by EditorMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

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

by EditorApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, News, Police, Politics, Public Safety

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Addressing concerns and seeking support for the Public Safety Levy Lid Lift

by EditorApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics, Public Safety

Spring events, traffic cams, City Manager recruitment, levy lid lift & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending April 12, 2024

by EditorApril 15, 2024April 15, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

King County Assessor presentation, City Manager recruitment update and more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council Study Session

by Mellow DeTrayApril 5, 2024April 5, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending April 5, 2024

by EditorApril 5, 2024April 5, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, News, Politics

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former City Councilmember says ‘A 64 percent tax increase because the Des Moines City Council won’t do its job!’

by EditorApril 1, 2024April 5, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Sen. Keiser’s last bill – the Employee Free Choice Act – signed into law

by EditorMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024
Posted inBurien News, Community, Featured Post, Government, History, News, Politics, SeaTac News

City of SeaTac cancels 4th of July fireworks at Angle Lake after resident cites 1932 court ruling

by EditorMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Achziger resigns from Pool Commission, Flock camera update & more at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Report for week ending Mar. 8, 2024

by EditorMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Underwood Scholarship, city communications & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council Study Session

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Sen. Karen Keiser announces that she will retire from WA State Legislature

by EditorMarch 5, 2024March 5, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

Des Moines City Manager’s Report for week ending Mar. 1, 2024

by EditorMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, News, Politics, Sea-Tac Airport

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 News, Featured Post, Government, News, Politics

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, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Politics

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

by EditorFebruary 18, 2024February 21, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured Post, Government, Politics

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

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In memory of longtime Des Moines/Normandy Park Rotarian Steve Swank

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