Original link here Story & Photos by Justin Bennett “That’s not true, it wasn’t…” “I believe I have seven minutes – is there a problem with that?” “There is not a problem but you are stating something that is cynicism.” “He can lie any way he wants.” “Okay, well if that’s the case let me please continue.” Local politics in
... 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.
Port of Seattle selects Developer for 87-acre Des Moines Creek Business Park
The Port of Seattle announced this week that it has selected a developer for the Des Moines Creek Business Park project – Panattoni Development Company, Inc., a privately-held real estate development firm headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The firm was chosen from a field of four proposers to develop approximately 87 acres of Des Moines
... continue reading.With ‘EB-5’ designation at last, work to begin on Artemis Hotel soon
Albert Sze, left, with Mayor Dave Kaplan and Council Member Bob Sheckler by Ralph Nichols Work on the long-anticipated $45 million Artemis Hotel in Des Moines – beginning with staging, ground clearing, and excavation for construction – is now expected to start by Aug. 1. It has been two years this week since ground was broken
... continue reading.Pre-Construction work for luxury Artemis Hotel in Des Moines to begin Monday
by Ralph Nichols Almost two years after ground breaking for the $45 million Artemis Hotel in Des Moines, pre-construction work is set to begin Monday (May 20) with demolition of existing buildings at the construction site. The eight-floor, 238-room luxury hotel will include Des Moines’ first convention center, a banquet room that can accommodate 300 guests,
... continue reading.Des Moines City Council appoints Jeremy Nutting to open seat
Story & Photos by Justin Bennett At about 7:20 p.m. Thursday night (May 2), Jeremy Nutting was appointed and sworn in as the newest member of the Des Moines City Council, filling the position recently vacated by Dan Caldwell. Jeremy and his wife Yvonne Nutting own and operate Down & Out Demolition, LLC (http://www.downandoutdemolition.com/) out of their
... continue reading.Letter To The Editor – Lament for a Grocery Store
Moving to Des Moines many years ago was a multi-level attraction to my wife, Marianne and I as we travelled into the little Cape Cod like village on the sound. We arrived quite by accident trying to wend our way to Tacoma and had no idea that a city named “Des Moines” even existed outside
... continue reading.UPDATE: Artemis Hotel Project Making Progress Again
The City of Des Moines announced this week that permit applications have been received from the Yareton Investment Fund for the luxury Artemis Hotel project, to be built on Pacific Highway South. The development is the result of a trip by former Mayor Bob Sheckler, who met investor contacts while on an outreach trip to China (read
... continue reading.Letter to the Editor – Feel Cape Cod, then say something nice about our Council
Dear Editor, For many years now Des Moines has been “My Cape Cod” and every day it seemed farther away until just recently. Our city council has finally seen the resemblance and need for something to ignite a tourist attraction in the form of a “Cape Cod on the Sound” theme. I am all for
... continue reading.Des Moines City Manager Says City is Open for Business
by Jack Mayne Des Moines has long been considered unfriendly to developers and to those just wanting to remodel and redevelop their own properties. People seeking city permits were often confronted with a set of difficult to understand regulations and with little help negotiating them. Not any more. A shrinking tax base and some new members of
... continue reading.Former Covenant Camp Due for $4 Million Overhaul
Written on January 15th, 2008 Filed under: News By Rick Lund DES MOINES, WA (January 15, 2008) – The buildings of Covenant Beach Bible Camp that provided so many lasting memories for generations of Evangelical Covenant Church members will be preserved for years to come. Des Moines Beach Park is getting a $4 million overhaul,
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