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Santa to arrive by boat at Des Moines Marina during Dec. 6 Tree Lighting celebration

by EditorNovember 17, 2025November 19, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council approves property tax levy, raise for City Manager & more

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Local leaders named to King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay’s transition committee

by EditorNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Peter Kwon concedes, thanks supporters after latest results in King County Council District 5 race

by EditorNovember 11, 2025November 11, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Police tighten privacy controls on Flock safety camera data, cut off all federal access

by EditorNovember 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Schilling concedes 33rd Legislative District race to Obras, thanks supporters

by EditorNovember 8, 2025November 8, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council weighs car tab and parking tax increases to boost city revenue

by Mellow DeTrayNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Steinmetz, Blosse expand leads toward wins in Des Moines City Council races

by EditorNovember 5, 2025November 5, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

ELECTION RESULTS 1: Steinmetz, Blosse lead in first round of Des Moines City Council returns

by EditorNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Groundbreaking on Monday marks next chapter for Redondo Pier in Des Moines

by EditorNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Pierre Blosse is running for Des Moines City Council, Position 5

by EditorOctober 30, 2025October 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Public safety and growth take center stage at Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum

by EditorOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Port of Seattle reaffirms support for immigrant communities with updated welcoming policy

by EditorOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Lloyd Elliott Lytle Jr. is running for Des Moines City Council, Position #5

by EditorOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025
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Vote Damarys Espinoza for Highline School Board by November 4th

Sponsored by Friends of Damarys Espinoza October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council approves $8.5 million Marina Steps Project after heated debate

by EditorOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Candidates for King County Executive, Council to appear at forum at Highline College this Friday, Oct. 24

by EditorOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

CANDIDATE Q&A: 11 Questions for Highline School Board Director District No. 4

by EditorOctober 22, 2025October 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

CANDIDATE Q&A: 11 Questions for Highline School Board Director District No. 3

by EditorOctober 21, 2025October 21, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Masonic Home demolition appeal hearing begins Tuesday, Oct. 21 & here’s how to watch

by EditorOctober 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

CANDIDATE Q&A: 11 Questions for Highline School Board Director District No. 2

by EditorOctober 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Photos & voices from Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ rally held in downtown Des Moines

by EditorOctober 19, 2025October 19, 2025
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Kevin Schilling highlights local roots and results in campaign for 33rd District

Sponsored by Elect Kevin Schilling (D) October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Another No Kings Demonstration? You Bet!’

by EditorOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025
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Port of Seattle Commission & 33rd District Candidate Forum will be Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Burien/Online

Sponsored by Sea-Tac Airport Community Coalition for Justice October 16, 2025October 16, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Harry Steinmetz is running for reelection to the Des Moines City Council

by EditorOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former Highline School Board director backs incumbents

by EditorOctober 14, 2025October 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Tim Berge announces candidacy for Highline Water District Commissioner, Position #4

by EditorOctober 13, 2025October 15, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council celebrates sharks, advances park improvements, approves public safety tax and more

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘How you doin?’

by EditorOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Shredding event set for Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Des Moines Activity Center

by EditorOctober 10, 2025October 11, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Highline School Board candidates discuss academics, safety, transparency & more at Sept. 30 forum

by EditorOctober 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Demolition hearings set for Oct. 21 & 22 for former Masonic Home in Des Moines

by EditorOctober 4, 2025October 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

UPDATE: Des Moines City Council discusses public safety sales tax increase, debates Planning Commission rules & more at Thursday’s Study Session

by Mellow DeTrayOctober 3, 2025October 6, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

League of Women Voters to host Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum at Wesley Gardens on Tuesday, Oct. 14

by EditorOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

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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

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