The Latest Winter Weather Updates

Snow is falling in Bothell! A winter weather advisory is in effect today and tomorrow with possible snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches in the forecast. Public Works crews are ready and responding with snow plowers, sanders, and anti-ice on hand.

During sn...

Five Cities Form Regional Crisis Response Agency

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 ...

Bothell's Winter Porch Light Parade Returns

Baloo's Barkery Selected to be Newest Pop Shop on Main

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...

Bothell Welcomes New Community Development Director

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...

Apply to Join a City of Bothell Commission, Now through Nov. 18

Are you passionate about local government and would like to make a positive impact in our community? The City of Bothell now has partial-term openings for the Arts Commission and for the Planning Commission. Applications will be accepted through ...

The Fall Bothell Bridge Newsletter has Arrived! Read the Latest City News

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...

City of Bothell Welcomes New Councilmember

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 ...

Now Accepting Applications for Pop Shops on Main

City of Bothell is now accepting applications for Pop Shops on Main, Bothell's inclusive retail incubator program. Vendors who create handmade, curated, crafted or custom products are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted th...

Bothell and Kenmore Celebrate Orca Recovery Day

Bothell, WA – Community members are invited to participate in the 5^th 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...

New City of Bothell Website Coming September 20

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...

Senator Cantwell Visits Bothell in Celebration of $19M Grant

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. &...

Celebration Held for SR 522 Stage 3 Project Completion

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...

Councilmembers Awarded Certificate of Municipal Leadership

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...

Sustainamania Events Coming August 6 - 13

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 ...

Council Meetings Move to Hybrid Format

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 ...

Bothell Bridge Newsletter, Summer 22

Raising of Progress Pride Flag on Wed., June 1st at 10am

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...

Kyle Stannert to become Bothell’s next City Manager

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...

Become a City of Bothell Councilmember

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&...

City Council Proclaims National Gun Violence Awareness Day

In their recent May 17th, 2022 Council meeting, City Council enacted a National Gun Violence Awareness Day proclamation, declaring the first Friday in June, June 3, 2022, to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day, encouraging all residents to support thei...

Councilmember Davina Duerr Announces Resignation to Focus on State Legislative Role

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...

Community Budget Survey Results

Community Listening Sessions for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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...

Updated 4/6: Community Survey Underway

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...

Updated 4/1: Meet the Candidates for City Manager

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 ...

Updated 4/1: Meet the Candidates for City Manager

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 ...

City of Bothell Welcomes New Board, Commission and Committee Members

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 ...

City Hall Lobby Reopens to In-Person Service

As many county and state COVID restrictions have lifted, the City Hall Lobby has reopened to in-person services.   Masks are optional.  

Monday: ?By appointment only 

Tuesday: ?8:00am - 5:00pm 

Wednesday: ?8:00am - 5:00pm&...

Grant Funding for Local Businesses

Black History Month, The Life of Benjamin McAdoo

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...

City Manager Recruitment Process

1/22/2022: The search continues for our next City Manager. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for public service and a vision for a vibrant future, than consider joining the City of Bothell team. Applications will be accepted through February 2...

Bothell Bridge Newsletter, Winter 21-22

Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season

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...

Join the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The City of Bothell is seeking community members to serve on a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee. 

Those interested should apply by January 10, 2022.

In late 2022, Bothell City Council adopted a new goal to "Pursue ...

Join North-End Cities for the Winter Porch Light Parade

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 ...

City Unveils Veterans Memorial Drive

Save the Date for Grand Opening of Pop Shops on Main

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...

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Bothell Fire Stations 42 and 45

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). 

"I want to recogn...

City Seeks Advisory Committee Volunteers to Help “Tell Bothell’s Full Story”

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...

City of Bothell Advances Downtown Vision with Sale of Two Properties

City of Bothell Selects Four Businesses for Pop Shops on Main

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...

COVID Update - City Hall Reopening Delayed

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. ...

Now Hiring! City Manager Application is Live

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...

City Hall Expects Reopening in Early Sept

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...

Apply for Pop-Up Retail Business Incubator by July 25th

The City of Bothell is accepting applications from qualified businesses to participate in a new Pop-Up Retail Incubator Program.  Learn more and apply by July 25th at  www.mercycorpsnw.org/bothellpopup.  

Bothell City Council rec...

City Manager Recruitment Survey Results

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...

Bothell City Council Issues Temporary Order Prohibiting Fireworks for 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...

Extreme High Temps Forecasted: Stay Cool. Stay Hydrated.

Summer, Health Guidance, and Planning for Reopening

As the number of vaccinations increase and we learn of changing public health requirements, we wanted to provide a city update on summer activities,?current staff policies,?and what we know about reopening.??? 

Many of you have heard the news of t...

City Manager Recruitment Survey - Open Until June 1st

City Manager Recruitment Survey -  Open Until June 1st

Bothell Community - we need your input!  As we launch the recruitment process to find our next City Manager, we need to better understand your needs.

Please take 5 - 10 minutes to comp...

Bothell Seeks Advisory Committee Members for Pop Up Retail Program

May 11, 2021 - Bothell City Council has recently approved a new Pop Up Retail Incubator Program designed to support the creation of new small businesses and provide more opportunities for minority and woman-owned businesses.  

Funded in part by th...

City of Bothell Welcomes New Board and Commission Members

In their meeting on April 20th, 2021, Bothell City Council expressed their gratitude for Board and Commission members coming to the end of their tenures and welcomed new members.   

Board and Commission members serve a vital advisory role...

Condemning Racism, Xenophobia, and Intolerance Against AAPI Community

Mayor Olsen has signed a proclamation to affirm that hate, violence and bias are not accepted here and calls on all of us to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.  Each of us has a personal responsibility to prevent the sprea...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Survey

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Survey 

Last summer city staff began taking a closer look at our internal processes and how we approach diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Staff and City Council discussed Bothell demographics, which ...

Bothell Public Works Awarded Accreditation

The City of Bothell Public Works Department was recently awarded full accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Accreditation Council and was formally presented with the honor at the March 2nd City Council meeting. The City of Bothell ...

Bothell City Manager Announces Retirement

Bothell City Manager Announces Retirement 

The Bothell City Council and City Manager Jennifer Phillips announce that an agreement to separate her employment will be on the agenda for the Tuesday, February 9th City Council meeting. The Council is e...

SMART Investigation Update

This morning, the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) released a significant update to their investigation of an officer-involved shooting involving Juan Rene Hummel on July 29, 2020. 

On January 12, 2021, attorneys for the fami...

Apply for a Board or Commission by February 12th

Want to serve your community and weigh in on important government decisions?  City Council is seeking members for several different Board and Commission volunteer positions. Board and Commission members serve a vital advisory role to City Council...

Call for Artists for Fire Station #42

The City of Bothell Arts Commission has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for artists specializing in Public Art to design and incorporate artwork into the rebuild of Bothell’s Fire Station #42. The artist selected to work with the des...

Business Reopening Kits & Local Survey

Bothell City Council approved utilizing King County Council’s Economic Development Relief Funds to purchase and distribute Phase 2 Reopening Kits to 150 Bothell businesses. The kits will help minimize the reopening costs of businesses hardest hi...

Bothell Bridge is Now Online!

The Summer Bothell Bridge newsletter has been published. You can now find it online at www.bothellwa.gov/Bridge. To save costs and go green, we will discontinue mailing a full printed Bridge out each quarter.  

Check out this edition that includes...

Come enjoy the new gallery exhibition at Bothell City Hall

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...

City Council preserves entire Wayne Golf Course in City’s largest parkland acquisition

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...

Mathew Pruitt becomes City of Bothell’s new Human Resources Director

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...

Bothell City Council approves purchase of Wayne Golf Course Front 9

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...

Raising of Juneteenth Flag on Thursday, June 16

Members of the community are invited to join City of Bothell for the raising of the Juneteenth flag at City Hall on Thursday, June 16 at 9 a.m.   

Every year, City of Bothell recognizes Juneteenth as the day that slavery finally came to a...

City Appoints Members to DEI Public Advisory Committee

Several months ago, the City solicited volunteers to serve on a new temporary Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) advisory committee.  Committee members will help a DEI consultant and city staff draft a long-term DEI Action Plan for City Counci...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Virtual Open House - Sept 22

Raising of the Pride Flag on Monday at 10am / Other Updates

Pride Month  

On June 1st, City Council issued a Pride Proclamation to honor and celebrate our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. We were honored to have Ginger Chien accep...

Staff Evaluating Merits of Consultant

April 5th, 2021 - Hello! Late last year, City Council prioritized Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and added some funds to our budget for a part-time coordinator.

As we talk with other cities and consultants, we’re learning that hiring a part-time...

Community Survey on DEI

March 16, 2021 - Last summer city staff began taking a closer look at our internal processes and how we approach diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Staff and City Council discussed Bothell demographics, which show a beautiful, growing, and changing c...

DEI Update

May 13, 2021

Hello! Just wanted to give a quick DEI update.  

Consultant and Staff Timing

As many of you know, we’ve spent the last few months doing a lot of DEI research.  After meeting with other cities and area consultants, sta...

Annual Pet Food Drive Underway. Everett Animal Shelter in Urgent Need of Pet Food Donations

Our city partner for animal welfare services, The Everett Animal Shelter is in great need of pet food donations this winter.  The shelter is housing many dogs, cats and more right now and they continue to accept more daily.

Donation bins will be i...

Scam Alert: Fake Warnings About Arrest Warrants

 Your local police department will not text, call or email you with a warning about an arrest warrant.  Never.  Ever.

 If you are ever contacted with a "warning" about an arrest warrant - it is a scam. &nbs...

Sign Up! Bothell Police Community Academy: January 12 - March 16:

This winter, Bothell Police is hosting Community Academy; an opportunity to get an up-close, in depth look at your local police department.  Over 10 Thursdays this winter,  participants will get behind-the-scenes access and insight, with...

Applications Now Available for Winter 2023 Bothell Police Community Academy

Applications are available now for Bothell community members to participate in the Bothell Police Community Academy;  January 12 - March 16, 2023.

Each Thursday (from 6:00pm - 8:30pm), participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on...

Free Pet Vaccine Event

Update:  We are now inviting ALL interested pet owners to register for this free pet-vaccine event.  We have several appointment times available. Bothell residency is no longer a requirement.  

The City of Bothell is partnering w...

Car Seat Confusion? Bothell Patrol Officer Certified, and Ready to Help

While most parents and caregivers are confident that they have correctly installed their child’s car seat, almost half (46%), have been installed incorrectly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

It's a fright...

Barricaded Suspect Arrested, Without Injury

Snohomish County Prosecutor Declines Charges Against Officer

On August 1, 2022, Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam Cornell notified independent investigators with the Snohomish County Multi-Agency Response Team that no charges would be filed against Bothell Police Officer Michael Garcia in the July 29, 2020 use-of-fo...

Detectives and US Marshals Arrest Suspect on Sex Crimes Involving a Minor

Bothell Police Detectives,  in partnership with the US Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, located and arrested a registered sex offender on new charges, following an intensive investigation.

 The suspect faces multipl...

Bothell Police Investigate Homicide from Domestic Violence/Physical Assault. Suspect in Custody

The Bothell Police Department is investigating a homicide resulting from domestic violence and physical assault.

The lone suspect, a 35-year-old man has been arrested and is in custody, following the death of his 72-year-old father at their home in the 320...

Report & Help Prevent License-Plate Theft

Have you checked your vehicle's license plates, lately?  Between January and May of 2022,  Bothell Police recovered or investigated the theft of at least 40 vehicle license plates.  

 “When we pull ove...

Join us and Learn: Dog Walker Watch Program

Come join us for a one-night class and learn about the Dog Walker Watch Program!  It's free, fun and will provide helpful information about neighborhood safety and keeping an eye out for suspicious activity. 

• When:&n...

Warning about Phishing, Fraud and Scam Calls

Bothell Police Dispatchers want to warn residents about some new scams, and some that never go away.  They're reminding residents to be vigilant and wary of ANY phone call or text message that mentions payments or financial information. ...

Bothell Police Seeks Information About Suspect in Case that Triggered Amber Alert

Three year old Faith Collins is unharmed and doing well, after surviving quite an ordeal.  Just after midnight, on Tuesday, April 5, the little girl was asleep in her car seat when a thief stole her mother's car from the parking lot of t...

Why Suspects Get Away, How Quick Calls to 911 Help

On March 22,  a woman in the 22900 block of 15^th Ave SE flagged down a Bothell Police officer.  The woman had just witnessed a catalytic-converter theft.  She could describe the suspect and his vehicle (an older model, Black BMW...

K9 Allegro Passes Test, Achieves State Certification

Bothell Police Fights Catalytic Converter Theft, Joining Newly Formed Task Force

 On Tuesday, March 2,  Bothell Police Department announced its partnership in the CAT CON Task Force, a newly-formed partnership aimed at fighting rising catalytic converter thefts. 

The Cat Con Task Force combines the efforts of...

Bothell Police Officers Awarded Life Saving Medal

Police Chief Ken Seuberlich awarded two of his officers Life Saving medals. 

In a brief January 26 ceremony,  Chief Seuberlich took a moment to honor and thank one of those officers;  Coby Russell.

Russell was recognized for heroi...

Bothell Police Detectives Arrest Suspect in Bothell High School Threat

On Wednesday, January 12, Bothell Police detectives arrested one suspect in a November 30 threat against Bothell High School that was posted online.

The threat prompted a campus-wide security search, the cancellation of athletic games and practices, and th...

New Recruit Welcomed, Thanks to Community Donors, Council Vote

Bothell Police welcomes patrol-K9-in training,  Allegro ("Ro")!   

Ro still has hundreds of hours of testing, training and hard work ahead. The eager pup shows a lot of promise and loves to learn.

On July 20, 2021, Bothe...

Officers Recover Stolen Car (and much more) - Thanks to Alert Neighbor

 On Tuesday, January 4, in the 22000 block of 18^th Ave SE, Bothell Police recovered a stolen vehicle, along with a stolen credit card, a broken safe and a credit card reader. The devices are often used by thieves to duplicate stolen debit cards, ...

North Sound RADAR Adds Three Full-Time Navigator Positions

The RADAR Navigator program is taking a major step forward, adding three full-time positions. 

RADAR Navigators work alongside officers in response to in-progress law enforcement calls that involve individuals in crisis, who have behavior...

Holiday Shopping Online? Be Alert for Porch Pirates

The final months of the year are often marked with an increase in package thefts.  "Porch pirates" know that more people are shopping for holiday gifts online,  and they've learned how to take advantage of the trend.

Bu...

SMART Investigation Update

This morning, the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) released a significant update to their investigation of an officer-involved shooting involving Juan Rene Hummel on July 29, 2020. 

On January 12, 2021, attorneys for...

Statement from Chief Seuberlich - Serving with Professionalism, Compassion, and Equity

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with many community members to discuss a wide range of topics.  As a result, I feel that it is important for me, as the Chief of Police, to reaffirm our department’s co...