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.

Online Services - Take Survey by Jun 19

The City of Bothell needs your input on City online services. We are currently reimagining what city services look like post-Covid, having learned that many of you prefer convenient online services and the option to attend meetings virtually.  

Yo...

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...

"Back on Track" Bench Warrant Removal Program

Bench Warrant Removal Program - Helping Defendants Get Back on Track

For a limited time, persons with bench warrants in a municipal court within King County can quash a qualified warrant through the Back on Track warrant amnesty program.  This pro...

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...

Spammer Sending Fake City of Bothell Emails

Gov Inslee issues travel advisory for Washington

November 13, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee issued a travel advisory for Washington today, recommending a 14-day quarantine for interstate and international travel and asks residents to stay close to home. Inslee joined California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Oregon Gov. K...

Furloughs Ending

Furloughs Ending

Several months ago, the City took several actions to address an estimated deficit resulting from COVID-19 closures. Concerned for our 2020 budget and how COVID might impact an already challenging 2021/22 budget, we instituted layoffs, hiri...

COVID Emergency Financial Assistance for Residents

Updated 9/30/20 - Application deadline has been extended to November 15th, 2020, or until funds have been depleted.  Attention all Bothell residents! We know many of you have been financially impacted due to COVID-19.  The Northshore Sen...

Canyon Park Subarea Plan Update - Virtual Open House Aug 6th

Please join us for an online open house! The draft Canyon Park Subarea Plan update is out and we want your thoughts. What have we missed? What actions are most important to make happen?  This draft plan is the result of more than two years of pub...

Bothell CARES Small Business Grants

The City of Bothell will accept applications for grants from Monday, August 3rd through Friday, August 7th.  

We are providing emergency financial support for qualified small businesses negatively impacted by the mandatory closing of non-...

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...

Lime Returns Scooters to Bothell

Lime returned to the streets of Bothell on June 17, providing affordable, safe and sustainable options as the city reopens. The return of scooters coincides with the opening of one block of Main Street to pedestrians and active transportation. The street ...

July 4th Porch Parade and Fireworks Safety

Porch ParadeThe City of Bothell Fourth of July Parade has always been a celebration of people, events, and traditions, bridging communities in Bothell and beyond. Unfortunately, due to social distancing requirements and budget impacts from COVID-19, the C...

City Hall Furlough Closures

Starting June 12th, city offices will be closed and not providing service every other Friday.  

To address a forecasted budget shortfall of $5.4 M in 2020 resulting from COVID-19 and to continue savings into 2021-22, we had to make the very diffic...

Bothell Teams Up with NWIRC for Catalyst Competition

The NW Innovation Resource Center (NWIRC) announced on Monday a new Amazon Catalyst competition to discover and reward residents in the City of Bothell with big ideas around Applied Life Sciences products, services and processes.  The contest is ...

Bothell Businesses Added to #SupportPugetSoundSmallBiz Map

The City of Bothell has partnered with twenty other cities and counties in the Puget Sound region to launch the new #SupportPugetSoundSmallBiz map, which helps residents find small businesses providing takeout or delivery in their neighborhood.  ...

City Plans for COVID-19 Financial Impacts

Bothell Community,

We know that many of you are financially, physically, and emotionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is such a difficult time for our community and families, but we will get through it together.  Here at the city, we we...

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...

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...

Bothell Police Investigate Residential Burglaries, Remind Homeowners to Secure Windows, Lock Doors

Bothell Police is investigating four daytime residential burglaries and one attempted break-in in the Canyon Park and Queensborough neighborhoods since August 30.

Officers are conducting extra patrols, but remind residents that the best way to prevent home...

Warning About Phone Scam Targeting Hotel Customers

Bothell Police is investigating after several people fell victim to a phone scam, involving a Bothell area hotel.   

In each of these new cases,  the scammer appears to have gained access to some recent hotel reservation informat...

Bothell Police Arrest Suspect, Warn Residents About Sham Moving-Companies

Bothell Police Collecting School-Supply Donations at August 13 Summer Concert

Are you coming to the Friday, August 13 Summer Concert at the City Hall Plaza?  Bring school supplies to donate to the Northshore Schools Foundation "Backpacks for Kids" drive!  

Look for the red bins and Bothell Police...

National Night Out: Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Bothell Police Investigate Skimming Devices Found on Gas Pumps

On Monday, June 21, Bothell Police responded to a gas station/convenience store in the 20800 block of Bothell-Everett Highway – where skimming devices were found on gas pumps.  Officers gathered evidence including the devices, and are n...

Bothell Police Investigates Abduction; Suspect in Custody

Bothell Police is investigating an abduction involving a firearm - in the early-morning hours of June 15 in the 239000 block of 41^st Drive, SE.  A 32-year old female victim told investigators that a man she knew forced her at gunpoint into his ca...

Bothell Police Seeks Community Input on Aerial Imaging Technology and New Policy

Bothell Police is proposing the addition of a remote operated aerial system (drone).  This technology would be used in collision investigations, search and rescue missions and criminal investigations.  We would like the community to help...

Officer Recovers Stolen Birthday Package... and Much More

Soon after his shift began on Tuesday morning, May 25, Officer Sands made an extra patrol loop behind a shopping center in the 22600 block of Bothell Everett Highway… and noticed a few things that just weren’t right:  A truck...

Scam Alert: Callers Impersonating Bothell Police

Bothell Police is warning residents to be on alert for callers fraudulently claiming to work for Bothell Police.

As we investigate these suspected scammers, please remember: Bothell Police will never call you and demand that you make a payment over the pho...

Investigation Update

Our detectives continue to actively investigate the murder of 29-year-old John Huynh.  The King County prosecutor has charged 25-year-old Ian Williams with second-degree murder in the case. 

We are working closely with the prosecutor, pro...

Six Bothell Police Officers Recognized With Lifesaving Award

As part of National Police Week, May 9-15, many of our officers were recognized for exceptional service.  Among them; six Bothell Police officers – received the Lifesaving Award:  Officers Sukhi Kaur, Kayla Cooke, Daniel Wiseman, Jenna S...

Bothell Police Investigate Homicide, Arrest Lone Suspect

 Bothell Police arrested a lone suspect Sunday night, April 25 - in an incident that quickly turned into a homicide investigation in the 19000 block of 112th Ave NE, just west of Beardslee Blvd. 

 Just before 7:30pm, several call...

Bothell Police Officer Follows Clues - Takes Action, Helps ID-Theft Victim

An alert officer found a clue and followed the trail – which led to two area hotel rooms, five suspects and piles of evidence. 

Bothell Police seized stacks of credit cards in the ID-theft case, and is now recommending charges against the suspects...

Join Us April 29 for Chat With the Chief: A Bothell Community Conversation

Our next gathering on Zoom is scheduled for Thursday, April 29 from 7-8:00pm. Bothell Police Chief Ken Seuberlich is looking forward to talking with you and listening to what you have to share. 

Register early, to ensure you receive the Z...

Putting an End to Hate Crimes

Bothell Police takes hate crimes very seriously. 

A hate crime is one that is motivated by prejudice on the basis of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, or other factors.  Nationally, and in Washington state, there has been a re...

Investigation Update

UPDATE:  Bothell Police Complete Investigation into Jan. 30 Incident:  Case Forwarded to Prosecutor for Review

We appreciate the community’s patience, as we thoroughly investigated this incident.   The unusual duration ...

UPDATE: Bothell Police Complete Investigation into Jan. 30 Incident: Case Forwarded to Prosecutor f

We appreciate the community’s patience, as we thoroughly investigated this incident.   The unusual duration was due to a number of factors, including the number of vehicles, people involved, high number of potential witnesses, multiple ...

2020 Officer of the Year

This year's Officer of the Year award is announced with pride, and also some sadness.  

Bothell Police Chief Ken Seuberlich named Ivy Jacobsen it's 2020 Officer of the Year.  

Jacobsen is well known by the community of Bo...

Join Us April 29th for Chat with the Chief

Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 29th 7-8:00 PM, for Chat with the Chief; A Bothell Community Conversation.  Join Bothell Police Chief Ken Seuberlich on Zoom. 

It's been a long time since we've gathered in person, so come say hello,...

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 Next-Best Thing to Coffee with a Cop? Chat with the Chief - on Zoom!

Call us eternal optimists, but ever since the start of the Covid-19 outbreak, we've remained hopeful that it wouldn't be too much longer before our in-person gatherings could resume, like Coffee with a Cop. Needless to say, things haven&...

Hunt for Bothell Man's Stolen Bike Leads to Recovery of Stolen Firearms. Illegal Drugs

Officers just wanted to help a Bothell man get his stolen bicycle back. But when the investigation pointed to a much larger case, Bothell Police stayed on it; recovering several stolen firearms, pounds of methamphetamine, almost four thousand fentanyl pil...

Tips on Preventing Mail Theft

Nearly every city in the United States is seeing an increase in mail theft, and Bothell is no exception. Prevention isn’t as easy as it used to be.  Gone are the days when mail arrived at the same time, every day.  What can you do to kee...

SMART Investigations: Do You Know Bothell Residents Can Apply to Become a Community Representative?

Community Representatives are a very important part of the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team.

Did you know Bothell residents can apply?

SMART is an independent team of trained investigators, evidence technicians, records specialists, and public...

Bothell Police Get Hard Drugs Off Streets

On Monday, January 4, alert employees at a store on 120th Avenue Northeast immediately notified us of a theft in progress.  Officers got to the area in time to stop suspects in a vehicle, leaving the scene. 

  A third suspect was...

Captain Keller: Four Decades of Dedication

When Captain Bryan Keller first reported for duty with Bothell Police on December 1, 1980, the city looked a little different. 

"There was one traffic light," said Keller.  "Just one. "

His duties were a little...

Join Bothell Police on Nextdoor

Did you know there are already more than 10,000 Bothell community members active on Nextdoor?

If you’re already familiar with the neighborhood-networking website and app, you know Nextdoor is a place where neighbors can connect, and public agencies like ou...

Bothell Police Welcomes New Community Engagement Coordinator

Bothell Police Welcomes Cam Johnson as New Community Engagement Coordinator? 

We are proud to announce the hiring of our voter-approved, levy funded Community Engagement Coordinator, Cam Johnson.??With this hire, the City of Bothell is f...

Police Arrest Woman for Criminal Trespass

We are aware of a video circulating that shows a Bothell Police Officer taking a female into custody.  In most of the social media posts, the wording used to describe the video includes language claiming the “Bothell Police arrest women...

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...

Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2020

CONTACT: Julie Moore, Public Affairs Officer, City of Lynnwood, 425-551-8444

SMART Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting Smart Incident 20-04

BOTHELL, Wash. –...

Message from City Manager on SMART Investigation Update

Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team Investigation Update

Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team Investigation Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2020 

CONTACT: Officer Aaron Snell, Everett Police Department, 425-508-8854 

SMART continues investigation in the shooting death of a Bothel...

Bothell Police Releases Name of Fallen Officer – Officer Jonathan Shoop

Bothell Police Releases Name of Fallen Officer – Officer Jonathan Shoop

It is with a very heavy heart that we identify our fallen officer. Officer Jonathan Shoop was shot while attempting to stop a violator vehicle on July 13th at around 9:40 PM....

County Team Investigating Shooting Death of Bothell Police Officer

Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2020

CONTACT: Officer Aaron Snell, Everett Police Department, 425-508-8854

SMART investigating the shooting death of a Bothell Police Officer

Smart Incident #20-3

King Coun...

Message from Chief Seuberlich, Bothell Chief of Police

To our Bothell Community,

This past week we witnessed the needless death of Mr. George Floyd, after being taken into custody by Minneapolis police officers.  I watched the video of Mr. Floyd lying cuffed on the ground, with an officer’s ...