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Toni Troutner to run for third Kent City Council term

Voters first elected her in 2017 to seven-member council; reelected her in 2021

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Large Kent apartment complex coming to West Hill near light rail

Developer plans 564 units behind Lowe’s; receives 8-year property tax exemption from city

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City of Kent corrections officer retires after 36 years

Jill Kinsella started in 1989 at the city jail, just three years after it opened

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph during her 2024 State of the City address. FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent Mayor Ralph sets State of the City address for March 20

Speech will begin at 7 p.m. at Kent-Meridian High School

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Kent Police arrest 14-year-old boy for eluding, stealing a vehicle

Teen, two 16-year-old male passengers all ran from officers after vehicle hit curb but were caught

Mason St. Louis eyes down the defense against Arlington. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Arlington shocks Kentwood with fourth quarter comeback

Kentwood’s season ends before the Tacoma Dome in opening round loss.

Alyaa Shamkhi volunteers at multiple organizations in Kent where she lives, including the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research and Mujer al Volante in Federal Way. She attended the event at the Capitol with her daughter Feb. 27 in Olympia. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Local refugees rally for more support in Olympia

The demonstration was organized by the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research (NAAPR).

Kentwood High School in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kentwood student reportedly caught with a firearm on campus

School went into lockdown Feb. 28 for at least fourth time in past year due to gun incidents

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Des Moines Police locate suspect after alleged Feb. 28 assault | Update

Man reportedly pistol-whipped two adults in their home Friday morning, Feb. 28

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Zumba events to honor Renton man, 34, killed in vehicle crash

Pedro Sandoval attended and taught the dance fitness classes across the area, including Kent

Adonai (left), Jerry and Luke (right) take a photo after the state tournament. Photo provided by Jerry Garza

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Garza family takes it to the Tacoma Dome

Kent-Meridian sibling duo both finish top six at state, coached by dad.

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Kent-based Blue Origin plans all-female spaceflight

Katy Perry, Gayle King among the six crew members for spring trip

Auburn Mountainview senior Sebastian Arius backs down a Federal Way player. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Why play the games? WIAA tournament seeding is a head-scratcher | Commentary

Due to recent decisions by seeding committees, do district tournaments serve any purpose?

The Seattle-based Paula Boggs Band will perform Friday, March 7 at the Kent Cider & Ale Trail. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Paula Boggs Band

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Kent Cider & Ale Trail set for March 7 in historic downtown

Sample drinks and check out the entertainment at local businesses from 6 to 9 p.m.

Graphic provided by Kent School District.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentridge

Senior Orlando Ventura (basketball) and junior Samantha Gimpes (wrestling) take home awards.

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Kent Police arrest 16-year-old boy for Renton carjacking

Pursuit leads to arrest early Wednesday morning, Feb. 26 after vehicle spotted on East Hill

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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 9-23

Incidents include shots fired, mall robbery, stolen water cannon, copper wire theft

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Kent Police arrest mother walking and yelling at young boy

Taken into custody for criminal mistreatment investigation; 911 callers reported Sunday incident downtown

King County’s Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle. FILE PHOTO

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Tacoma teen pleads not guilty to November 2024 Kent murder

Prince Mayamba, 17, accused of firing six shots into vehicle and killing 21-year-old SeaTac man

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Kent-based Blue Origin completes 10th human spaceflight

Company has flown more than 50 people into space since first flight in 2021