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Pre-Construction work for luxury Artemis Hotel in Des Moines to begin Monday
by Ralph Nichols Almost two years after ground breaking for the $45 million Artemis Hotel in Des Moines, pre-construction work is set to begin Monday (May 20) with demolition of existing buildings at the... [Read more]
PHOTOS: Dollars For Scholars Celebrates Des Moines Scholarship Winners
This past Wednesday evening (May 15) Des Moines Dollars for Scholars held their annual reception to honor the 2013 scholarship award winners. The non-profit Dollars for Scholars foundation encourages... [Read more]
ELECTION UPDATE: After deadline passes, here are candidates for local offices
After the filing deadline passed for the 2013 election on Friday (May 17), 9 candidates have officially declared that they’re running for five Des Moines City Council seats, including two incumbents... [Read more]
Got caps? Highline’s MaST Center seeking bottle caps for recycling project
Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST) announced the launch of their new “Got Caps?” plastic bottle cap collection campaign, which will twist off on Saturday, June... [Read more]
Don’t forget to ‘GiveBIG’ for local charities TODAY!
The Seattle Foundation’s ‘GiveBIG’ is a one-day, online charitable giving event – set for TODAY, Wednesday, May 15 – to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations... [Read more]
Highline School District proposes update to school safety and security program
The Highline School District announced Tuesday (May 14) that “more extensive staff training and strong coordination with local law enforcement are the hallmarks of a proposal to improve safety and... [Read more]
And they’re off – here’s who’s running for Des Moines offices (so far…)
Monday, May 13 was the first day to file to run for office with King County Elections for 2013, and the race for Des Moines City Council is off and running. Incumbents Matt Pina, Carmen Scott, Melissa... [Read more]
Highline Music4Life Receives over $10,000 from Blues & Brews Festival!
Dick Lee and David Endicott of Music4Life with Rotary Club of Des Moines President Catherine Carbone-Rogers. Photo by Lisa Meinecke. On May 1, the Rotary Club of Des Moines presented a check for $10,400... [Read more]
City-wide sculpture installations set for May 17 in Des Moines
A multi-year effort spearheaded by the City of Des Moines Arts Commission to bring an outdoor gallery of sculptures to the downtown Des Moines Marina District is nearing completion – on May 17, five... [Read more]
South Sound Boating Opening Day at Des Moines Yacht Club is Saturday!
The South Sound Opening Day for boating will be held at the Des Moines Yacht Club this Saturday, May 11, and will feature family fun for the whole gang! Yes, there will be boats and Coast Guard personnel... [Read more]
SAVE THE DATE: Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market opens Saturday, June 1
SAVE THE DATE: The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market’s opening day will be Saturday, June 1 in the north parking lot of the Des Moines Marina (map below), where it will run from 10 a.m. – 2... [Read more]
Introducing a new column: ‘Gardening in Des Moines’
by Liz Sanborn Master Gardener My name is Liz Sanborn and I have been a King County Master Gardener for over 12 years and have been gardening in Des Moines for 23 years. I have been lucky enough lately... [Read more]
Des Moines City Council appoints Jeremy Nutting to open seat
Story & Photos by Justin Bennett At about 7:20 p.m. Thursday night (May 2), Jeremy Nutting was appointed and sworn in as the newest member of the Des Moines City Council, filling the position recently... [Read more]
Learn about the history of Furney’s Nursery on Thursday, May 8
The Des Moines Historical Society will be presenting “The History of Furney’s Nursery” on Thursday, May 8, starting at 7 p.m. at the Des Moines IOOF Hall (728 So. 225th Street). Jason Billingsley... [Read more]
Dave Upthegrove announces candidacy for Julia Patterson’s Council seat
State Representative Dave Upthegrove on Tuesday (April 30) announced his campaign for King County Council Position #5, being vacated by Councilmember Julia Patterson, who is retiring this year. Born and... [Read more]
Cute female puppy ‘Chloey’ found near Woodmont Library needs new home!
Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson tells us that “this cute girl was found at the Woodmont Library on Pacific Highway South, and a citizen saved her from being hit by vehicles.... [Read more]
Drug ring bust in Des Moines, Kent nets Police 1/4 kilo of cocaine, cash
Search Warrants served last Thursday (April 25) at two houses in Des Moines and Kent netted police 1/4 Kilo of cocaine and over $6,000 in cash. Detectives and TAC-30 from the King County Sheriff’s Office,... [Read more]
King County Councilmember Julia Patterson will not seek re-election
King County Council Vice-Chair Julia Patterson – who has served the South King County area for 23 years – announced Friday (April 26) she will not seek a fourth term on the King County Council. Patterson’s... [Read more]
Aviation High School Named #6 in State by US News & World Report
Des Moines’ Aviation High School is ranked as one of the top performing schools in U.S. News and World Report’s Best High School rankings for 2013, it was announced Thursday (April 25). The school... [Read more]
Des Moines to Pay $50,000 in attorney’s fees for shooting of Rosie the Dog
by Ralph Nichols After almost two and a half agonizing years, the case of Rosie the Newfoundland is finally closed. U.S. District Court Judge James Robart has ordered the City of Des Moines to pay $50,000... [Read more]
