The 2009 Des Moines budget, which included major cuts and increased taxes to fill a $2.7 million shortfall, was barely passed by the Des Moines City Council on Dec. 22.
After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro-tem Dan Sherman as well…MORE
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MTV pilot shot on Harbor Avenue
Mon, 01/12/09
A damaged BMW in the Seacrest Pier parking lot became further mangled when booby-trapped and ignited Saturday. No worries.
MOREDes Moines, Normandy Park may vote on pool
Mon, 01/12/09
Funding for the Mt. Rainier Pool generated the most conversation at the Jan. 8 Des Moines City Council meeting.
The main question regarding the pool was whether or not it had the support of the citizens of Des Moines and Normandy Park.…MORE
Update Viaduct to be replaced with tunnel, opposition speaks out
Mon, 01/12/09
Elected leaders have decided to replace the ailing Alaskan Way Viaduct with a deep bore tunnel, ending years of debate between city, county and state officials.
Most funding would have to come from the state, with some help from the county…MORE
Rep. Hudgins elected as leader
Mon, 01/12/09
State Rep. Zack Hudgins (D-Tukwila) has been appointed by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as Majority Floor Leader throughout the 2009-10 legislative biennium.
This is Hudgins' fourth two-year term in the House of Representatives,…MORE
NEW MTV pilot shot on Harbor Avenue
Sun, 01/11/09
A damaged BMW in the Seacrest Pier parking lot became further mangled when booby-trapped and ignited Saturday. No worries. The detination was all an act; a scene shot for an MTV reality show pilot, "The Phone," produced by Justin Timberlake,…MORE
NEW Officers respond to stabbing
Sat, 01/10/09
At 3 a.m. Jan 9 officers from the North Precinct responded to a possible stabbing in the 6500 block of 24th Avenue Northwest, but the suspects whereabouts are currently unknown.
When they arrived, the victim's sister stated that she had…MORE
Macefield home to be sold
Sat, 01/10/09
The house once belonging to Edith Macefield that has stood empty in a cocoon of new development since her death in June will eventually be sold, according to its new owner, Barry Martin of Ledcor Construction.
Macefield willed the house to…MORE
Slideshow "Circle reconnected" with opening of the Duwamish Longhouse
Sat, 01/10/09
A prayer was made. The sun came out.
MOREBallard High locked down
Fri, 01/09/09
Ballard High School is under lockdown after a man was spotted with a gun near the school, the Seattle police and several news organizations are reporting.
No one has been allowed to enter or leave the school since 11:25 a .m. Details have…MORE
