Des Moines Expanding School Zone Safety Program with New Speed Cameras

The City of Des Moines on Thursday (Nov. 1) announced the expansion of its School Zone Safety Program, which aims to protect students, drivers, and passengers from injuries or collisions caused by speeding... [Read more]

Southcenter Parkway To Be Closed For Construction Starting March 28th

As part of the City of Tukwila’s “Southcenter Access Project,” three major road closures will start on Monday, March 28th, and will not reopen until November, 2011. “The Southcenter Access... [Read more]

January Sets Traffic Record For The Waterland Blog: Over 14,800 Readers!

We’d like to take a moment to send a huge shout-out to all our Readers for another record month here at The Waterland Blog – over 14,800 Unique Visitors (according to Sitemeter) for the month of... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Monday’s Snowfall (And Traffic) In Des Moines

Waterland Blog Photographer David Sharpe ventured out Monday morning (Nov. 22nd) to take some snow pics, but almost got stuck in traffic on First Ave South as it flows down into Des Moines. “Cars... [Read more]

October Sets Traffic Record For The Waterland Blog: Over 11,000 Readers!

We’d like to take a moment to send a huge shout-out to all our Readers for a record month here at The Waterland Blog – over 11,000 Unique Visitors for the month of October, a record! We also had... [Read more]

City Holding Open House For Transportation Gateway Project Nov. 2nd

The City of Des Moines will be holding its fourth Open House on its Transportation Gateway Project on Tuesday, Nov. 2nd from 5pm – 7pm at the Senior Activities Center, located at 2045 South 216th Street. The... [Read more]

Speeders Beware: “Slow Down Or Pay Up” Campaign Begins Friday

Twenty-three area police departments in King County (including Des Moines) will “inundate” area roads, highways, and interstates with extra police patrols targeting speeding drivers beginning... [Read more]

Des Moines’ Transportation Gateway Project Open House Is Tuesday, April 14th

Des Moines’ Transportation Gateway Project is the focus of an informational open house Tuesday, April 14, from 5pm to 8pm in the city’s Senior Activities Center, located at 2045 S. 216th Street. The... [Read more]

SNOW: Des Moines Area Weather Update

It snowed last night, continues in some areas, and as of 6:32am Thursday Feb. 26th here are the latest weather-related school and travel updates: HIGHLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT: 2 HOURS LATE Updated: 5:42... [Read more]