LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What’s Going On Here In Town?

Whats going on here in town? Lately, it seems that all our fun is being ripped from our hands. As a kid growing up here in the area, summers were great.  And one of the things that I remember the most... [Read more]

LETTER: Resident Upset About 2 Publicly-Owned Trees That Have Been Topped

To the Editor: I would like to know if you could shed some light on how the two publicly-owned street trees at the corner of Marine View Drive and South 223rd Street managed to be topped. I cannot imagine... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Taxi Competitor Questions Port’s Fairness

As the owner of Shuttle Express, a provider of passenger service at Sea-Tac International Airport, I have been following the Port of Seattle’s recent decision to replace STITA (Sea-Tac International... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Des Moines Police Officers’ Guild Starts New Website

Dear Editor, Recently, the Des Moines Police Officers’ Guild started a website to pass on information to its members and the public. We, as a group, felt it was important to open a more effective line... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Native’s Thoughts On The Future Of Des Moines

Good things are happening in Des Moines!! Good people are doing them!! I say this as a reminder that all news is not bad!! We have problems, certainly, but we also have plenty to feel good about. We have... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Firefighters Respond To City Council’s Police Cuts

Dear Des Moines City Council Members, As firefighters of South King Fire & Rescue, we have concerns about public safety and potential service delays for the Citizens of Des Moines. South King Fire... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Des Moines “Sails With Pride”? …NOT!

On Friday, November 27th, I couldn’t help but notice a shopping cart, piled high with boxes and rubbish, blocking the sidewalk and parked right in front of the “Welcome to Des Moines” sign at Pacific... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Des Moines Police Guild Responds To Possible Budget Cuts

Saturday morning (Dec. 5th), we received an email entitled “Response from the Men and Women of the Des Moines Police Guild, who protect our community” regarding possible budget cuts by the... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: “I’d Like To Thank The Voters Of Des Moines…”

Dear Blog Editor, I would like to thank the voters of Des Moines for granting me another four years to represent our great city. While Des Moines has struggled to overcome a number of adversities over... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: “Thank You, Des Moines!”

THANK YOU, DES MOINES! One is not supposed to write with solid capital letters on the Internet because it is equated with shouting. But I am SHOUTING. THANK YOU, DES MOINES, for recognizing that we need... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What I Think Des Moines Should Do…

Dear Editor – It is election time again and there is confusion in the craft. So many good people, all wanting to serve the community and in as many different ways, have stood up to the scrutiny of voters.... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why We Should Save Mount Rainier Pool

The citizens of Des Moines have an opportunity this election to stand with tradition and stand with their children, seniors and community. It was 41 years ago that the people of King County approved the... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parks, Rec & Senior Services Builds Community And Enhances Quality Of Life

Letter to the editor: Parks, Recreation and Senior Services builds community and enhances your quality of life. What is important to you? The Des Moines Legacy Foundation was established in 1999 to support... [Read more]