Bothell boy who succumbed to cancer lives on with family and friends

Kris Forth alerts her mother, Diane (not pictured) that her sister, Gina Pirak (right), will try her hand at bowling during a Brandon
Andy Nystrom / Reporter
Kris Forth alerts her mother, Diane (not pictured) that her sister, Gina Pirak (right), will try her hand at bowling during a Brandon's Goal Foundation gathering on Tuesday at Brunswick Majestic Lanes in Lynnwood.
Brandon Brauns was a caring, selfless boy. He organized holiday toy drives for Children's Hospital patients and paired up with Skyhawks sports camps to present Kids Kickin' 4 Kids benefit soccer events to raise money for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

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12:30 PM February 10, 2012 0

Northshore dentists to offer free services Feb. 10

For the fifth year, Bothell's Crisafulli Dental will be offering free services from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 10 at 18920 Bothell Way N.E., suite 200.

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updated 3:54 PM February 9, 2012 0

Band on the rise: Group with Inglemoor High ties set to release 'Love Songs'

Sometimes, love stings. Love can send you singing, falling and even apologizing. Inglemoor High alum Peter McMurray is no stranger to these feelings, and that's why he wrote some songs about love for his pop rock band, Rising Union. The band's debut album, "Love Songs," will be released on Feb. 14 — Valentine's Day.

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3:22 PM February 9, 2012 0

Dozens of high school cheerleaders out sick after intestinal illness outbreak

At least 36 high school students from around the state are out sick, including members of the Bothell High cheer team, after a mysterious intestinal illness outbreak spread through Everett's Comcast Arena on Feb. 4 during the state cheerleading tournament and Salute to Spirit dance/drill competition.

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11:52 AM February 9, 2012 0

Stouder retiring: Kenmore officials interviewing city manager candidates

Fred Stouder, who was voted in as Kenmore's second city manager in December 2008, will be retiring soon.

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1:50 PM February 8, 2012 0

Family, friends launch T-Mac Award for former Inglemoor teacher, activity coordinator

Alex Acacio and her family were tight with Tina MacRae. For more than a decade, they were friends in the community and at Inglemoor High.

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3:46 PM February 7, 2012 0

Sledge hammer wielded after collision on SR 167 in Renton

A Bothell man used a small sledge hammer to express his road rage early Tuesday morning on State Route 167 in Renton.

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3:27 PM February 7, 2012 Renton Reporter 0

Secondary Academy for Success garners Lighthouse honors

Let there be Lighthouse at Northshore’s Secondary Academy for Success (SAS). Because of its strong focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, small teacher-to-student class ratio for effective instruction and partnerships with organizations like 21 Acres, Brightwater and McKinstry to solidify environmental awareness into students’ minds, SAS will receive a $20,000 grant from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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updated 9:31 AM February 7, 2012 1

Bothell man may face six years in prison for robbing Kirkland bank at gunpoint

A Bothell man who robbed the Juanita Village Bank of America at gunpoint last August could face a six-year prison sentence, as recommended by federal prosecutors on Jan. 22.

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3:22 PM February 6, 2012 Kirkland Reporter 0

Bastyr University is a hotbed for national award winners

Leanna Standish gives a slight smile when discussing her recent Natural Products Association Clinician Award. It’s fine, she notes, but the Bastyr University clinical researcher has her sights on the big picture: “I don’t feel as though we’re even close to having our work done. There’s so much we don’t know, there is so much work to do.”

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updated 5:14 PM February 3, 2012 1

Bill would save lives of young athletes with cardiac arrest

Legislation requiring school districts to implement an automatic external defibrillators (AED) program for each high school in the state was heard by the Senate Early learning & K-12 Committee on Feb. 2 in Olympia.

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4:11 PM February 2, 2012 0