By Elise Takahama Seattle Times staff reporter KENT — Frank Guo trudges through overgrown grass and fallen leaves on a chilly afternoon, making his way toward where his beloved French bulldog is buried. He passes dozens of other graves, marking the lives of retrievers, tabbies, birds, even a lion, all laid to rest in the
... continue reading.External Articles
Articles from around the area, including re-prints from various newspapers (provided under Fair-Use provision.) These are information only, which means that many, Many, MANY of these do not represent my point of view. (Seriously, they don’t.) I just want you to know what’s out there being discussed by electeds that concern Des Moines.
U.S. homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people
By MICHAEL CASEY The Associated Press The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country, federal officials said Friday. The U.S. Department of Housing and
... continue reading.Priced out of Seattle rental market, more opt for backyard cottages
By Jessica Fu Seattle Times business reporter Affordability crisis This story is part of a Seattle Times focus on the affordability crisis in the Northwest. We explore the high cost of living and wealth disparities that shape our region; examine policies that impact prices for everything from housing to health care; and offer tips for
... continue reading.5 predictions for the Seattle-area real estate market in 2025
Condos and apartments fill the view around Rainier Avenue South, just north of Interstate 90. (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times) By Heidi Groover Seattle Times business reporter For many in the Seattle-area real estate market, 2024 was a year of staying put. Elevated mortgage rates and high home prices kept would-be home shoppers
... continue reading.City Manager’s Report 12/06/2024
City Manager Weekly Report December 6, 2024 Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Public Meeting On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the City hosted a public meeting during which City consultants delivered a PowerPoint presentation on how the public can provide comments to the Port of Seattle regarding the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Environmental Assessment. The
... continue reading.More paving, fewer trees. So much for a green ‘One Seattle’
The city of Seattle’s proposed 20-year blueprint for growth contains major changes for residential neighborhoods, paving the way for developers to build across lots with little room for shade-providing trees, writes the editorial board. Pictured is the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times) The city of Seattle’s proposed 20-year blueprint
... continue reading.New Normandy Park restaurant feels like it’s been open for decades
By Jackie Varriano Seattle Times food writer Visiting a restaurant on its second night open can be risky business. I’ve worked in these restaurants. Ones where people try for weeks to get a peek behind paper-covered windows, anticipation (and expectations) running high. Restaurants where the first week is a blur that feels like one of Dante’s
... continue reading.City Manager Report 11/08/2024
City Manager Weekly Report November 8, 2024 CITY MANAGER MESSAGE Dear Des Moines Community, I am excited to introduce myself as your new City Manager! It is an honor to have the opportunity to work with such a beautiful and unique community. I genuinely look forward to getting to know all of you and learning
... continue reading.City Manager Weekly Report November 1, 2024
City Manager Weekly Report November 1, 2024 Welcome New City Manager Katherine Caffrey On Monday, November 4th our new City Manager Katherine Caffrey will be sworn in to lead the City into the years ahead. Ms. Caffrey was unanimously selected by the City Council after an extensive recruitment and interview process that involved the entire community. Please reach
... continue reading.City Manager Report November 1, 2024
City Manager Weekly Report November 1, 2024 Welcome New City Manager Katherine Caffrey On Monday, November 4th our new City Manager Katherine Caffrey will be sworn in to lead the City into the years ahead. Ms. Caffrey was unanimously selected by the City Council after an extensive recruitment and interview process that involved the entire
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