dy their true effect on the fish. (Ramon Dompor / The Seattle Times) By Isabella Breda Seattle Times staff reporter SAN JUAN CHANNEL — The earthy, fishy smell wafted aboard Joseph Gaydos’ research vessel first. Then came the guttural growls. Dozens of massive tan Steller’s sea lions were resting on the rocky islet. Gaydos, science director
... 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.
Dismal student scores make clear ‘normal’ doesn’t cut it
Agreed. https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/dismal-student-scores-make-clear-normal-doesnt-cut-it/ M. Ryder / Op-Art By The Seattle Times editorial board Grim as they were, the recent release of student assessments known as “the nation’s report card” should have surprised no one. Education researchers say the effects of learning disruption during the pandemic are worse than what kids in New Orleans faced after Hurricane
... continue reading.Learn why Point Ruston lacks trees planted in the ground
There’s a reason there aren’t trees growing at Point Ruston. It’s for your health By Liz Moomey Updated August 17, 2022 11:44 AM Learn why Point Ruston lacks trees planted in the ground. Due to the contaminated soils at Point Ruston, any trees planted there must be in above ground planters. By Clare Grant Point
... continue reading.Michigan Central Station
When the Detroit Lions moved back to the city from Pontiac in 2002, the current Detroit mayor made a remark to Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Co., whose family owns the NFL team. “I said to Bill, ‘You will never do more for the future of this city than what you did here today,’ ” Mayor
... continue reading.SR 509 extension to bring major changes to Kent intersections
By Steve Hunter Monday, March 22, 2021 4:14pm NEWS A major portion of the extension of State Route 509 from SeaTac to Interstate 5 near Kent remains in the design stage this year, but expect lots of construction to start in 2022 with an anticipated finish in 2025 for much of the work. The project will
... continue reading.Signs Get Snatched, Kicked, Burned as Political Battle Reaches the Front Lawn
Campaign signs dot the slope of a hill in Murrysville, Pa.Credit…Kristian Thacker for The New York Times By Julie Bosman Published Nov. 1, 2020Updated Nov. 3, 2020 CHICAGO — In Illinois, Florida and Arizona, police officers have been summoned to investigate Biden signs set ablaze and Trump flags swiped in the night. Homeowners, angry over their campaign signs
... continue reading.A statement from Advertiser JC Harris for Des Moines City Council
My name is JC Harris and I’m running for City Council because Des Moines needs change. Now. I say ‘now’ because our current council is moving far too slowly. They exaggerate the health of our city, touting our turn-around from near-receivership in 2016 as being an indicator of future success. But that is a very
... continue reading.Bartell’s new distribution center in Des Moines is part of $111M blockbuster sale
By Marc Stiles – Senior Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Dec 12, 2018 The fourth phase of a sprawling mixed-use industrial development south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has been sold in a record-setting sale to Indianapolis-based Duke Realty, according to public records. Panattoni Development Co. and its equity partner, LaSalle Investment Management, sold the fully leased two-building
... continue reading.Whether Information Learned In An Executive Session Is Confidential
AGO 2017 No. 5 – Aug 3 2017 Attorney General Bob Ferguson OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT—PUBLIC MEETINGS—CONFIDENTIALITY—ETHICS—MUNICIPALITIES—CRIMES—Whether Information Learned In An Executive Session Is Confidential 1. Information learned in a properly-convened executive session of a governing body of a public agency is generally confidential. 2. The disclosure by a municipal officer of information learned in
... continue reading.New DM City Manager Nichols’ last job was brief
Nichols left in mutual agreement with Douglas County, Nevada before his contract expired Mon, 08/08/2016 by Clara McMichael James Nichols – the candidate tapped as the new city manager for Des Moines – wrapped up a short-lived experience earlier this year in a similar position for Douglas County, Nevada. Douglas County has marked similarities to
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