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Mobile devices, Cascade at Salmon Creek and transparency concerns dominate Highline School Board meeting

by Sarah ToceJune 7, 2026June 7, 2026

The Highline School Board convened on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, for a nearly three-hour discussion on hot button items that included classified staff relocation, transparency concerns, and more. While there was not […]

Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council weighs airport expansion, rising domestic violence, downtown transformation & more

by Mellow DeTrayJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council reviews ferry pilot, hears about license plate cameras and case for expanding Link light rail access

by Mellow DeTrayMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Wesley Des Moines election goes to the dogs, and residents love it

by EditorMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Public comment period begins for Port of Seattle’s Draft EIS for SAMP near-term projects

by EditorMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026

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Posted inDes Moines

LETTER: Residents urged to weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal, which would increase flights by 30%

by EditorMay 24, 2026May 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Cities of Des Moines, Burien and SeaTac denied more time to review airport SAMP impacts

by EditorMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

Appeal hearing set for this Friday, May 22 in fight to save historic Masonic Home in Des Moines

by EditorMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Flock cameras, traffic enforcement dominate Des Moines City Council discussion

by Mellow DeTrayMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Crash shuts down 3 lanes of northbound I-5 at SR 509 in Des Moines Friday morning

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

REPORT: Gun violence homicides drop to single digits for first time in 9 years

by EditorMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines to celebrate Grand Opening of new Redondo Pier on Saturday, June 13

by EditorMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026
Posted inCommunity

Des Moines City Council focuses on transit, trees and city vision for future

by Mellow DeTrayMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

South King County leaders to speak at Transit Town Hall at Highline College on Wednesday, May 13

by EditorMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines to host Open House on pedestrian safety near North Hill Elementary on Tuesday, May 12

by EditorMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026
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Posted inFeatured Post

Vandals damage Marine View Park signs in Normandy Park

by EditorApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

VIDEO: Joint chamber Legislative Wrap-up Luncheon focuses on budget challenges and business impacts

by EditorApril 27, 2026April 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council weighs safety, surveillance, shrinking revenues and more at April 23 meeting

by Mellow DeTrayApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Des Moines Indivisible to lead protest against immigration detention this Saturday, April 25

by EditorApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Things To Do

REMINDER: City of Des Moines shredding event is Wednesday, April 22 at Activity Center

by EditorApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui to hold ‘Chat with the Mayor’ this Saturday, April 25

by EditorApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Sen. Tina Orwall launches re-election campaign for 33rd District

by EditorApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Stop the pearl clutching’ over public cameras, resident says

by EditorApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council weighs equity, budget cuts, surveillance concerns & more at April 9 meeting

by Mellow DeTrayApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Des Moines City Council eyes $166K permitting overhaul, debates backyard rental regulations & more

by Mellow DeTrayApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Six-week road closure planned for part of 16th Ave South in Des Moines starting April 14

by EditorMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Free ‘Emery the Emergency Penguin’ birthday event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

by EditorMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Voices from ‘No Kings’ III rally held Saturday, Mar. 28 at Big Catch Plaza

by EditorMarch 28, 2026April 6, 2026
Posted inAnimals

City of Des Moines to restore expanded animal control services starting April 1

by EditorMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council eyes affordability edge as council shifts 4th of July plans & more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui to host community chat on Monday, Mar. 30 at Alina’s Cafe

by EditorMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER: ‘No Kings III’ rally will be this Saturday, Mar. 28 at Big Catch Plaza from Noon–2 p.m.

by EditorMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Des Moines to host Spring Recycling Collection Event Saturday, Mar. 28 at marina south lot

by EditorMarch 21, 2026March 21, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Construction work continues on Des Moines Marina Steps project, with completion projected for December

by EditorMarch 21, 2026March 20, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council renames Redondo Way South ‘Sixgill Shark Way,’ approves car tab increase & more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 13, 2026March 19, 2026

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‘Sparky’s Revenge’ returns to Des Moines Sunday, June 21 for a close encounter of the canine kind

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026
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Huntington Park West to host giant community sale June 12-13 benefiting clubhouse improvements

Huntington Park West Sponsored by Huntington Park West June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Mobile devices, Cascade at Salmon Creek and transparency concerns dominate Highline School Board meeting

June 7, 2026June 7, 2026

Des Moines City Council weighs airport expansion, rising domestic violence, downtown transformation & more

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

REMINDER: Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball is this Saturday night, June 6

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026
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Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

Jun 20
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Men in Black Birthday Bash’s ‘Colleen Rafferty Alien Abductee Lookalike Contest’ will be Saturday, June 20

Jun 27
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Highline Amateur Radio Club to host ARRL Field Day at Marvista Park in Normandy Park on Saturday, June 27

Jul 12
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Waterland Parade’s first-ever Block Party will be Saturday night, July 18

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