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Bothell City Council celebrated Women's History Month with a special proclamation, emphasizing the vital role of women throughout history while launching exciting community initiatives!

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Bothell City Council proclaims March 2025 as Women's History Month
Council recognizes Women's History Month highlighting women's contributions to society.
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March 22, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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Bothell's Planning Commission is tackling the housing crisis head-on by proposing the elimination of off-street parking requirements to boost affordable housing options for its residents.

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Bothell Council proposes elimination of off-street parking requirements to aid affordable housing
City Council supports housing incentives while addressing rising cost burdens for residents.
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June 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Bothell's marketing efforts are smashing goals, with innovative video strategies and a fresh email template driving engagement like never before!

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StreetSense reports strong early engagement for Bothell marketing; reels and new email template cited as drivers
StreetSense told a Bothell tourism/marketing committee that January–May metrics show above‑pace website traffic and high email engagement driven by reels, new blog features and a redesigned email template; committee discussed budget implications and next steps.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Bothell is set to receive $3.1 million from opioid settlements and is partnering with the North Shore YMCA to enhance local behavioral health services—transforming community care like never before!

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Bothell staff outline $3.1M opioid settlement, YMCA behavioral-health contract and grants program
City staff told the council Bothell will receive about $3.1 million in opioid settlement funds over 17 years, has an up-to-$500,000 behavioral health contract with the North Shore YMCA, and provides about $414,000 annually to nonprofits across 38 programs; no council action was requested.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Dozens of passionate residents are rallying for a state-of-the-art skate park at Bothell Landing, promising to transform the community and boost the local economy!

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Residents urge Bothell to restore skate park at Bothell Landing; council hears fundraiser and design ideas
Dozens of residents and local skate‑community leaders told the Bothell City Council on Jan. 14 they want a covered, destination‑quality skate park at Bothell Landing. Speakers presented fundraising progress, safety and design preferences, and urged the council to use a recent community gift and the city’s planning process to move the project forward.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:40 AM
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Big news from the Bothell Arts Commission: $90,000 in public-art funding, a new Outstanding Artist Award, and an exciting downtown campaign are set to elevate community creativity!

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Bothell Arts Commission advances public‑art funding, awards timeline and downtown welcome campaign
At its May 21 meeting the Bothell Arts Commission reported council approval to allocate $90,000 of 1% public‑art funds (including $80,000 for a Cedar Grove Park call), set a nomination and jury timeline for an outstanding‑artist award launching June 1, and previewed downtown QR‑code sidewalk stickers and banners for World Cup outreach.
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June 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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Sound Transit is transforming bus shelters along SR 522 with stunning stained-glass art panels that blend local themes and vibrant designs for a unique commuting experience!

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Sound Transit shows stained-glass designs for SR 522 Stride shelters
Sound Transit detailed artist Sonia Romero’s stained-glass–inspired panels for SR 522 Stride bus-rapid-transit shelters, describing standardized 2x7-foot art glass panels, Judson Studio fabrication and a construction rollout beginning late this year with installation continuing through 2029.
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June 11, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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Bothell is set to revolutionize downtown parking with a comprehensive management program aimed at enhancing user experience and ensuring equitable access for all.

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Bothell staff recommend full parking-management program; council asked for budget options and operator details
Staff proposed a citywide parking-management program—a holistic curb-management system combining signage, enforcement, technology and data—estimating first-year implementation near $600,000. Council generally supported a full-system approach and asked staff to return with budget and operational details, enforcement scope, and neighborhood spillover plans.
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June 9, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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Bothell City Council has taken a bold step towards bolstering fire services by unanimously directing staff to initiate annexation with the Shoreline Regional Fire Authority.

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Bothell council directs staff to prepare resolution seeking annexation into Shoreline Regional Fire Authority
Council voted 7–0 to direct the city manager to prepare a resolution requesting annexation consideration by the Shoreline Regional Fire Authority and to begin outreach steps including a pro/con committee and public hearing planning; financial scenarios and governance options will return to council in July.
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June 9, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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Bothell's Finance Director and Police Chief revealed how the voter-approved Safe & Secure levy is transforming public safety with new staffing and improved services, but with the deadline looming, will the community step up to ensure its future?

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Bothell officials report levy-funded staffing gains and urge planning ahead of 2030 levy expiration
Finance director and the police chief told the council the Safe & Secure levy and associated bond funded added police and fire staffing, community programs and two new fire stations; the levy expires in 2030 and the council was urged to begin replacement planning.
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April 17, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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Bothell's council is considering a bold new law that could make exposing minors to domestic violence a separate offense, aiming for accountability while prioritizing treatment options.

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Council studies draft code to criminalize exposing a child to domestic violence; members favor a sentencing range with judicial discretion
City prosecutors presented draft municipal-code language that would make exposing a minor to domestic violence a separate gross misdemeanor; councilmembers discussed penalties (commonly 15–30 days in other cities), restorative-treatment options, and favored leaving a sentencing range with judicial discretion rather than a fixed term.
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April 17, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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Bothell faces potential local revenue changes after the state legislature's new income tax on millionaires and significant budget adjustments—what does this mean for our city?

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Bothell hears state legislative wrap-up as council weighs local fiscal impacts
State lobbyist Shelley Holder told the Bothell City Council that the 2026 Legislature adopted three supplemental budgets and passed measures likely to affect local revenues, including a new income tax on millionaires that could reduce sales-tax receipts; the city will work with its delegation to mitigate local impacts.
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April 17, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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Bothell's Urban Forest Management Plan aims for a thriving 44% tree canopy while tackling a small net loss since 2015—join the movement to protect and enhance our green spaces!

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Bothell adopts Urban Forest Management Plan with canopy and planting goals
The council unanimously adopted the Urban Forest Management Plan, highlighting a 44% citywide tree canopy, a small net loss of 0.7% (about 60 acres) since 2015, and a goal to increase canopy by 2% over 20 years (roughly 300 trees per year). The plan includes code updates, species guidance and partnerships.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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Bothell's council is diving deep into the controversial use of automated license-plate readers, weighing the balance between enhanced traffic safety and the risks of privacy invasion.

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Bothell council studies ALPR policy and surveillance risks; staff to pursue subcommittee and state advocacy
The police chief briefed the council on current school-zone ALPR use, vendor data practices and draft surveillance policies. Council members debated privacy risks, vendor data retention and federal access, and directed staff to pursue additional legal guidance, contracting scrutiny and a policy subcommittee.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Bothell residents are rallying for stronger protections against federal immigration enforcement, urging the city council to take concrete action that safeguards constitutional rights for all.

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Bothell council to study municipal resistance to immigration enforcement after public petition
Residents urged the council to adopt municipal resistance measures to limit local cooperation with federal immigration agents. Council members supported scheduling a study session and possible subcommittee for March to review options used by other Washington cities.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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Bothell has secured a $1.08 million planning grant for the 102nd Avenue NE Bridge replacement, but not without a heated debate over federal contract conditions and legal challenges.

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Bothell approves $1.08 million FHWA planning grant for 102nd Avenue NE Bridge after debate over federal conditions
Council voted 6–1 to authorize the city manager to accept a $1,080,000 FHWA planning grant (with a $275,000 local match) for the 102nd Avenue NE Bridge replacement study after discussing federal contract language and recent injunctions in King County v. Turner and California v. Duffy.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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Bothell's Planning Commission has taken a transformative step by approving a new Transportation Impact Fee that prioritizes multimodal travel, paving the way for smarter growth in the city.

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Bothell Planning Commission approves updated Transportation Impact Fee findings, shifts measurement toward multimodal per-person trips
The Planning Commission approved revised findings and recommendations to update Bothell's Transportation Impact Fee (TIF), moving toward multimodal, per-person trip measures while retaining PM peak person-trip level-of-service; staff said the change includes exemptions and reductions to encourage childcare and neighborhood-scale reuse.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:40 AM
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Exciting news for Bothell! Congress may soon approve $1,092,000 for the Woodcrest utility project and extend timelines for the Bothell Way RAISE grant.

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Federal lobbyist reports $1.092M potential for Woodcrest, RAISE extension for Bothell Way; council discusses grant conditions
During a Jan. 20 study session, Bothell's contract lobbyist said congressional appropriations could include $1,092,000 for the Woodcrest utility project and that language appears to provide a three-year extension to a FY22 RAISE grant for Bothell Way; council members asked about executive-branch conditions on federal grants and CDBG eligibility.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Bothell City Council just greenlit a monumental $1.5 million for the Bothell Urban Project, set to deliver 200 much-needed housing units!

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Bothell council approves ARCH funding resolution; Bothell Urban project recommended for largest ARCH award
Bothell City Council on Jan. 20 approved a resolution authorizing ARCH-administered funding agreements for seven regional projects, including a recommended $1.5 million award for the Bothell Urban Project; the council also heard that the state awarded $1 million in CHIP funds for the same Bothell project.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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Bothell's Urban Forest Management Plan aims to boost tree canopy by 2% over the next 20 years, focusing on equity and community partnerships to enhance the city's green spaces.

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Bothell council reviews draft Urban Forest Management Plan, staff proposes 2% canopy gain over 20 years
Planners presented a draft Urban Forest Management Plan that inventories more than 15,000 street trees, maps canopy equity needs, and recommends a 20‑year target to increase tree canopy by about 2% while coordinating code updates, incentives, and community partnerships.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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Bothell residents are demanding the city council to cut red tape and make it easier for families to build modest homes, arguing that current laws favor large developers over community needs.

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Bothell residents press council to remove procedural barriers to small‑scale infill
Residents and applicants urged Bothell City Council to clarify zoning interpretations and remove pay‑to‑appeal hurdles after a homeowner's modest infill project was stalled; city staff said they are coordinating with the Department of Commerce and will report back in a February study session.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:39 AM
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A vibrant downtown night-market proposal could transform Bothell's Saturday evenings and boost local businesses, but councilors are weighing the costs and community impact before making a final decision.

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Council directs staff to negotiate North Shore Nights night‑market contract after mixed feedback on scale and schedule
Bothell staff received a single RFP from Gilly Wagon LLC to run a 15‑week Saturday night market; council gave direction to begin contract negotiations and asked staff to explore scaled options, business outreach and measures of success before final contract returns for approval.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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The Bothell Salary Commission is poised to recommend a major shift in council pay, tying it to 45% of the single-person area median income—setting the stage for a public hearing on October 30!

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Bothell salary commission narrows plan to tie council pay to 45% of single-person AMI; public hearing set for Oct. 30
The Bothell Salary Commission voted preliminarily to recommend indexing council pay to 45% of single-person area median income, expand eligibility for core health benefits, and eliminate the childcare and low‑income stipends; staff will publish exact dollar figures and hold a public hearing on Oct. 30.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Bothell's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is diving into the details of local lodging taxes and World Cup marketing strategies—are you ready to discover how these funds can boost our community?

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Bothell advisory committee reviews lodging-tax rules, World Cup marketing and available grants
City staff briefed the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee on how lodging-tax revenues may be used under state law, Bothell's 2% local rate and Snohomish County's separate $2 TPA assessment, and discussed World Cup marketing, grants and regional coordination.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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Bothell's hotel-motel tax revenue has plummeted by $48,000 this year, raising concerns about tourism and competition from new hotels nearby.

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Bothell LTAC reports hotel‑motel tax receipts down about $48,000 year‑to‑date
Staff reported year‑to‑date hotel‑motel tax revenue of roughly $75,000 versus $124,000 the prior year, a decline of about $48,000; members discussed impacts from reduced Canadian visitation and competition from new hotels in the region.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM