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

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State Basketball Previews

Kentwood takes on Arlington in the opening round of the 4A boys state tournament.

The Federal Way Link light rail extension between Federal Way and SeaTac is scheduled to open in 2026. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Temporary nighttime lane closures on I-5 south of Kent

Sound Transit project will close 2 southbound right lanes on certain nights from Feb. 24 to March 13

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire raises staffing on ladder trucks

Federal grant of $3.4 million pays for extra firefighters on ladder trucks for next 3 years

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Kent renews contract to keep crime-fighting Flock cameras

Take photos of vehicle make, model and license plate at streets across the city

Brandon Tagle dribbling the basketball against Sumner. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood punches ticket to state basketball tournament

Brandon Tagle scores 12 fourth quarter points to fuel comeback.

Austin Leming, reported missing in 2021, was last seen in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO

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Reward increases for tips about missing man last seen in Kent

Crime Stoppers offers $21,000 for information about Austin Leming’s 2021 disappearance