Posted on: May 11, 2023
Our annual sustainability festival is coming back on August 12th, 2023 at Bothell City Hall. We are currently accepting applications for vendors and volunteers to help the public learn about living sustainably.
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: April 4, 2023
The City of Bothell walked away with top honors at the 11th Annual Best Tasting Water Competition on March 30, 2023. The event was hosted by the King County Subsection of the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association (PNWS-AWWA).
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: April 6, 2023
We are now accepting applications for this year's Grand Parade, and are seeking nominations for Grand Marshal. Apply online to be part of a Hometown Celebration unlike any other.
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: May 12, 2023
Temperatures are expected to reach the mid 80s to low 90s for our region this weekend. Stay safe and beat the heat by learning about ways to stay cool, swimming safety, cooling center locations and more, all in one place.
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: April 27, 2023
Share your thoughts on how we can make sidewalks, paths, and crossings safer for all pedestrians to help us prioritize projects. Complete a ten-minute survey by May 15 to be entered to win one of ten $25 gift cards.
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: April 20, 2023
The City of Bothell is pleased to welcome Mark Risen as Interim Fire Chief.
Chief Risen has dedicated more than 38 years to the fire service and was employed with the Bellevue Fire Department for over 35 years. He served as the Fire Chief for Bellevue from...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: May 26, 2023
The Imagine Bothell Comprehensive Plan is being updated!
What exactly is the Comprehensive Plan and why does it matter? We’re glad you asked!
The Imagine Bothell Comprehensive Plan acts as a blueprint for the growth and development of our City for...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: April 19, 2023
The City is considering ways to add more housing types in Bothell. Be part of the middle housing conversation and join us at City Hall on May 3 from 6-8 pm to ask questions and provide feedback.
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: April 13, 2023
Join Sound Transit for a drop-in session on April 25 from 3:30-6:30 at Bothell Library to get the latest updates on Stride bus rapid transit in Bothell. See design updates and project renderings, ask questions and share your thoughts.
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: April 18, 2023
One of the City’s largest responsibilities is providing for the health and safety of its residents. Bothell has a proud tradition of providing high-quality public safety services to our community and I am happy to report that we contin...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: March 21, 2023
The newly formed Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency announces Brook Buettner as its first Executive Director. The RCR Agency provides regional mobile crisis response services for the five north King County cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake For...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: March 9, 2023
Community members are invited to join the City of Bothell on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for the Fire Station 42 Ribbon Cutting and Open House.
The morning will begin with a few words from city leaders followed by the ribbon cutting and then ...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: March 8, 2023
The Cities of Bothell, Kirkland, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline, announce the siting of a new multi-service crisis response center dedicated to serving the behavioral health needs of community members across north and northeast King County. The ...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: March 8, 2023
On March 7, City Council adopted an inspiring 2040 Vision for Bothell that they themselves created earlier this year. See where Bothell is heading and the plan to get there today.
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: March 2, 2023
Learn how to save a life. Every year, over 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. With your help, we can bring that number down.
Beginning this spring, Bothell Fire Department will offer American Heart Ass...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: February 22, 2023
Local Artist, John Worthey, now has oil paintings on display at Bothell City Hall Gallery through May 2, 2023.
“We are so excited to showcase all the wonderful regional artists selected through 2024,” said Bothell Arts Commission Gallery...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: February 15, 2023
Dan and Sojn Hudson are an inspiring couple who define what it means to serve and to bring communities together.
The Hudsons have lived in Bothell for over 25 years now and when they aren’t hiking the trails of Shelton View Forest, they are maintaining the...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: February 22, 2023
Road conditions are a mix of slick and wet with about an inch of snow. Public Works crews are focusing on clearing roads before the temperature drops below freezing this evening.
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: February 2, 2023
American history is Black history. For decades, Black Americans have courageously fought against systems of oppression that still plague our Country today. This February, during Black History Month, we celebrate the incredible feats as well as contributio...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: January 5, 2023
Middle housing project background
The City of Bothell is considering different approaches to allow more 'middle housing' in residential neighborhoods. Middle housing consists of residential buildings with more than one housing unit, compatible in scale and...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: January 4, 2023
The City of Bothell welcomes Kwan Wong as its new Finance Director.
Kwan’s role as the Finance Director is to provide strategic and visionary leadership to the City and serve as the Chief Financial Officer. A key member of our Executive Leadersh...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: December 29, 2022
Recently appointed Councilmember, Amanda Dodd, has called Bothell home for over 29 years now. She first moved to the city when she was just five years old and it is where she resides today in a multigenerational home in the Shelton View neighborhood with ...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: December 19, 2022
Author: Vanessa Villavicencio, Mental Health Director, Center for Human Services
The holiday season can bring complicated feelings to many of us. A season that is often advertised as joyful and filled with togetherness, may be quite difficult for...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: December 14, 2022
The winter holidays are coming up!
Across the city, families and individuals from diverse backgrounds will be joining together to celebrate a variety of special days: Hannukah, Christmas, Solstice, and Kwanzaa among others. To honor our...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: December 14, 2022
Bothell Police is seeking community members who are interested in applying to serve on its very first Bothell Police Community Advisory Committee (BPCAC).
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: December 8, 2022
On Tuesday, December 6, Bothell City Council unanimously adopted the City’s final 2023-2024 biennial budget. The budget represents the City’s proposed revenue and spending plan for the next two years totaling $375.7 million. ...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: December 1, 2022
Today marks the first day in office for Bothell's new Deputy City Manager, Toni Call.
“I am excited to join the team at Bothell to support the services needed in such a growing and thriving city. It is an honor to work in local government and I l...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: November 28, 2022
The Cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline have partnered to celebrate communities shining bright with the 2022 Winter Porch Light Parade from December 1 through December 31, 2022. These four cities invite their communities to...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: December 6, 2021
Are you looking for ways to give back this holiday season and beyond? The following local agencies help our community all year round by providing essential services like food, supplies, housing, clothing and other resources. You can give directly to these...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: November 29, 2022
The City Councils of Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline this month each adopted a partner agreement to form a new Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency. The signed Interlocal (ILA) agreement merges the North Sound RADAR (Response ...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: November 21, 2022
Bothell has a new business coming to downtown! Baloo’s Barkery which specializes in simply made dog treats has been selected to be the City’s newest Pop Shop on Main, and will be open for business on November 26 – just in tim...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: November 1, 2022
Please join the City of Bothell in welcoming Jason Greenspan as the City’s new Community Development Director.
Greenspan comes to Bothell with over 25 years of experience in planning and community development at both local and regional...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: September 19, 2022
City of Bothell's quarterly Fall Bothell Bridge Newsletter has arrived! Read the online version today and get the latest news and information on recently completed Fire Station 45, Preparedness Month, back to school safety, salmon SEEson, Puget Sound Star...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: October 4, 2022
Please join City of Bothell in welcoming Amanda Dodd to Bothell City Council. On Tuesday October 4, King County Council appointed Amanda to fill vacated Bothell City Council Position #6 for the remainder of the unexpired term – through December ...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: October 10, 2022
Bothell, WA – Community members are invited to participate in the 5th annual Orca Recovery Day – a series of restoration-related volunteer events happening in Bothell and Kenmore on October 15 and 16. This is an intentional day of action to resto...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: September 16, 2022
Beginning September 20, the City of Bothell’s website will have a fresh look and feel! While all of the menu items and pages that you are used to seeing will still be available, you will notice some new colors and formatting that will make information eas...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: August 17, 2022
On Tuesday, August 16, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell joined local leaders in Bothell to celebrate the $19 million Federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant recently awarded to the Bothell Way Widening Project. &...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: July 21, 2022
Elected officials, transit executives, project staff, and community stakeholders gathered together on Wednesday, July 20 to celebrate completion of the SR 522 Stage 3 Project. Construction on roadway improvements between 96th Ave NE in Bothell and 83rd Av...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: July 20, 2022
City of Bothell Councilmembers, Jeanne Zornes, Ben Mahnkey and Jenne Alderks, recently earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).
AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership prog...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: July 29, 2022
Sustainamania is back with a week-long series of in-person and virtual activities from August 6 – 13 to bring the community of Bothell together on ways to live more sustainably.
Sustainamania started in 2012 as a way for the Bothell community to celebrate ...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: June 29, 2022
Beginning July 1, 2022, City of Bothell Council Meetings will be moving to a hybrid format that includes both in-person and virtual attendance. Community members who are unable to attend council meetings in person, can continue to watch ...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: May 26, 2022
Pride Month
City Council recently voted to raise the Progress Pride Flag at several city facilities on June 1st for Pride Month. We will be raising the Progress Pride Flag at City Hall on Wednesday, June 1st at 10am. Community members are invite...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: April 18, 2022
The City of Bothell is pleased to announce the selection of Kyle Stannert as its next city manager, following a nation-wide search.
The City Council is expected to formally approve an employment agreement at their regularly scheduled meeting on T...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: June 10, 2022
Due to a recent resignation, Bothell City Council is now accepting applications for Council Position #6. Help shape city services and be a voice for our community by applying to become a City of Bothell councilmember. The deadline to apply is&...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: May 18, 2022
May 18, 2022 – In last night’s City Council meeting, Councilmember Davina Duerr announced her resignation from Bothell City Council effective June 1, 2022. Per state law, the City Council must appoint someone to serve the rem...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: May 6, 2022
As Bothell grows and changes, it is important for City Council and staff to solicit feedback from the community and consistently incorporate this input into all decision-making. The City of Bothell recently conducted a statistically valid community budget...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: April 21, 2022
We want to hear from you! Join the City of Bothell for a Community Conversation about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), facilitated by our DEIB consultant Chanin Kelly-Rae. Sign up for one of several virtual Zoom sessions being offered ov...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: March 24, 2022
As Bothell grows and changes, it is important for City Council and staff to solicit feedback from the community and consistently incorporate this input into all decision-making processes. Specifically, this year City Council will approve the 2023-2024 bie...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: April 1, 2022
Save the date and join us virtually on Monday, April 4th at 6 pm for the opportunity to meet the four finalists City Council has selected for City Manager.
Scott Andrews
Scott Andrews currently serves as the City Manager for the City of ...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: March 21, 2022
Save the date and join us virtually on Monday, April 4th at 6 pm for the opportunity to meet the four finalists City Council has selected for City Manager.
Scott Andrews
Scott Andrews currently serves as the City Manager for the City of ...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: March 23, 2022
In their meeting on March 15th, 2022, Bothell City Council appointed several new members to Boards and Commissions. Board and Commission members serve a vital advisory role to City Council and staff. They help formulate new ideas, hear and receive public ...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: March 21, 2022
As many county and state COVID restrictions have lifted, the City Hall Lobby has reopened to in-person services. Masks are optional.
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Tuesday: ?8:00am - 5:00pm
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: March 3, 2022
Are you a Bothell Business who has been financially impacted by the pandemic? You may be eligible for City of Bothell’s Small Business Stabilization Grant or Commercial Rent Relief Grant.
Applications will be accepted March 7 &ndash...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: February 3, 2022
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the extraordinary contributions Black Americans have made in our nation's history. This month, we are honored to share the story of Benjamin McAdoo, Washington State's first licensed Black architect who at one po...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: October 26, 2021
The cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline have partnered to celebrate communities shining bright with the 2021 Winter Porch Light Parade December 1 through December 31, 2021. These four cities invite their communities to create light ...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: November 12, 2021
On the morning of Wednesday, November 10, City of Bothell Councilmembers, staff and veterans, humbly gathered at the corner of Pop Keeney Stadium's parking lot near downtown Bothell to celebrate the official unveiling of Veterans Memorial Drive.
Veterans M...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: November 1, 2021
The public is invited to attend the Grand Opening of Pop Shops on Main, a unique and inclusive retail marketplace where community members can visit, shop and explore, all year round.
The Grand Opening will take place Thursday, November 18 from 3-4 p.m. loc...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: October 29, 2021
On Thursday, October 28, City of Bothell councilmembers, leaders, design-build team members and community partners, came together to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Fire Stations 42 (Downtown) and 45 (Canyon Park).
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: October 4, 2021
The City of Bothell Landmark Preservation Board has been awarded a special grant to fund a "Telling Bothell's Full Story," project and we need help from the community! Inspired by an initiative launched by the National Trust for Histori...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: September 20, 2021
The City of Bothell has made a significant step toward fully achieving its downtown redevelopment plan. The City of Bothell and Trammell Crow Residential have just completed the sale of a key downtown development site, Block D, located at the intersection...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: August 31, 2021
The City of Bothell has selected four successful applicants for Bothell’s new retail incubator program. Bothell City Council approved a pop up incubator program to support the creation of new small businesses and provide more opportunities for m...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: August 31, 2021
As you know, City Hall and some other facilities have been closed for quite some time. We are planning for hybrid meetings and hoped to reopen City Hall to walk-ins in early September, but have now delayed a full reopening as Delta cases are on the rise. ...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: August 31, 2021
Now hiring! City of Bothell Government is looking for a City Manager who is a strategic thinker and effective communicator. The successful candidate will have a background in strategic planning and be a creative problem solver. Learn more and apply at htt...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: August 4, 2021
As you know, City Hall and some other facilities have been closed since March 2020 and we all worked together to successfully deliver key services online. During this time, Staff has reimagined what city services should and could look like post-COVID, hav...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: July 7, 2021
Bothell Community - thanks to all who completed the City Manager Recruitment Survey! A few weeks ago, we asked the community to provide input to help inform the recruitment process for our next City Manager. We received more than 500 r...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: June 29, 2021
Bothell City Council has just issued a temporary order to immediately prohibit the sale, possession, and use of consumer fireworks effective through July 5, 2021.
Pursuant to Bothell City Code 8.37.215, City Council made this decision based on sa...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: June 23, 2021
Record-breaking heat is expected across our area Friday into early next week. Hot temperatures and dry conditions mean we all need to think about personal safety and increased fire risks. Older adults, young children, and people with mental illne...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: February 1, 2018
The City of Bothell Arts & Festivals Commission invites you to explore visual art at the new gallery exhibition at City Hall, 18415 101st Ave NE in Bothell. The exhibition features award-winning illustrator and Bothell resident Dennis Wunsch. His work...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: December 12, 2017
Deal saves more than $6 million from earlier purchasing proposals
At tonight’s regular Bothell City Council meeting, the Council approved the purchase of the Wayne Golf Course Back 9 for about $400,000. Together with last month’s action...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: November 16, 2017
Mathew Pruitt, a Kirkland resident with nearly 14 years of experience in human resources at a variety of levels of government, will become the City of Bothell’s new Human Resources Director effective Dec. 27.
“Matt has a passion for loc...
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City of Bothell News
Posted on: November 14, 2017
At Tuesday night’s regular City Council meeting, the Bothell City Council authorized the City to buy 49.9 acres of the Wayne Golf Course, known as the “Front 9,” by the end of this year for an estimated $3.4 million. The Coun...
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