Citing health concerns, Carmen Scott withdraws from Des Moines council race

UPDATE 9 p.m. 5/20/13: Citing health issues, longtime councilmember Carmen Scott withdrew from the 2013 Des Moines City Council race on Monday (May 20) for re-election to Position #3. Her exit leaves the... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lament for a Grocery Store

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Waterland Blog nor its staff:] Moving to Des Moines many years ago was a... [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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Des Moines Seeking Developers for Marina; ‘Big Changes’ planned

Big changes are in store for the heart of Des Moines, as the City on Monday (April 22) announced a ‘Request for Qualifications’ soliciting development teams to build on commercial property at the... [Read more]

Des Moines Councilmember Dan Caldwell Resigns; City Seeking Replacement

At last Thursday’s meeting (April 4), Des Moines City Councilmember Dan Caldwell announced his resignation due to health reasons, so now the city is looking for a replacement. The council meets... [Read more]

Judge Veronica Galvan to Run to Retain Presiding Judge of Des Moines Court

Judge Veronica A. Galvan has announced she will run to retain her position as Presiding Judge of Des Moines Municipal Court, a position she has held for six years. Judge Galvan was originally appointed... [Read more]

City Seeking Residents to Write Pro & Con Statements for Proposition No. 1

The City of Des Moines is seeking residents to write both “Pro” and “Con” statements for the voter pamphlet on Proposition No. 1 – the City Utility Occupation Tax for paving improvements... [Read more]

Next Highline Forum will be Wednesday, March 27 at SeaTac City Hall

The next Highline Forum will be held Wednesday, March 27, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at SeaTac’s City Hall Council Chambers (4800 South 188th Street). The public is invited to make comments at the start... [Read more]

Local Attorney David Gehrke to Run for Des Moines Municipal Court Judge

Local attorney David Gehrke, senior partner in the Des Moines law firm Gehrke Wegener & Doull, has announced his candidacy for Des Moines Municipal Court Judge. Here’s more from his announcement: Gehrke... [Read more]

The Case of Rosie the Newfoundland Ending with $51,000 Civil Settlement

The heartbreaking saga of Rosie the Newfoundland is almost over. Bellingham-based animal rights attorney Adam Karp announced Feb. 20 that the City of Des Moines and two police officers responsible for killing Rosie have offered to settle…

UPDATE: Artemis Hotel Project Making Progress Again

The City of Des Moines announced this week that permit applications have been received from the Yareton Investment Fund for the luxury Artemis Hotel project, to be built on Pacific Highway South. The... [Read more]

Washington Engage Coalition Against Trafficking Meeting will be March 12

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery, and it is thriving throughout our Nation, including right here in Washington State! The solution to this complex social problem requires more than increasing... [Read more]

City of Des Moines Breaks New Ground with ‘City Currents’ Magazine

In a dramatic departure from the traditional paper newsletter, the City of Des Moines announced Monday (Feb. 4) the introduction of its own glossy-format magazine, called “City Currents.” The four-color... [Read more]

Rep. Tina Orwall Confirmed as Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore Monday

Rep. Tina Orwall (D-33), was officially confirmed as Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore by the full House of Representatives during Monday’s opening session (Jan. 14) in Olympia. “It is an incredible... [Read more]