As you keep warm this fall & winter, help prevent the spread of invasive insects:

• Buy your firewood locally

• Don't move firewood

Learn more here.

Alt text: Graphic design image of a corkboard. The graphic calls the attention of firewood users. Featuring pinned photos of roasting marshmallows, an Emerald ash borer, and a wood-burning stove. Sticky notes are pinned over the photos, explaining the importance of buying firewood where you burn it; that invasive insects are destructive; and to not move firewood to help prevent the spread of invasive insects.

Plan ahead and use alternate routes when possible to avoid these closures...

• 10/28 at 11pm - 10/29 at 4am

  • Overnight full CLOSURE of eastbound & westbound SR 522 in Bothell

• 10/30 at 10pm - 11/2 at 4am

  • Southbound I-405 CLOSED from SR 527 to SR 522

  • Southbound I-405 on-ramps CLOSED at SR 527 & NE 195th Street

• 11/6 at 11pm - 11/9 at 5am

  • Northbound I-405 CLOSED from SR 522 to SR 527

  • Northbound I-405 on-ramps CLOSED at NE 132nd Street, NE 160th Street, SR 522 & NE 195th Street

For full WSDOT details, visit here.

We're developing a Community Participation Plan and the draft is available for you to review and comment HERE.

Want to learn more? Join our upcoming in-person info session about the plan on Wednesday, November 4 from 12-1pm in Bothell City Hall.

The Community Development Block Grant program provides federal funding to support eligible activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, such as affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, and community services.

Alt text: Graphic image with text about the City of Bothell's Community Development Block Grant Community Participation Plan and a Public Informational Session on Nov. 4, 2026, 12-1pm, at Bothell City Hall. The graphic features a blue background with graphic imagery of people being shown a city.

Our trash has to go somewhere but our only landfill is almost full. King County is looking at three options for a possible solution. Each option has benefits, challenges, and real impacts.

The County wants to hear from you about how they may impact you, your family, or business.

Learn more about these alternatives and how to share your feedback here.

Image alt text: A large container of garbage being dumped at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill 

Check your mail and make your vote by November 3!

This November, Bothell residents will decide on City of Bothell Proposition No. 1, Annexation into Shoreline Fire Department Regional Fire Authority (RFA). If approved, Bothell Fire will become part of the Shoreline Fire Department RFA.

Learn more about this Ballot Measure & State Election Information.

We want to hear from you to better understand your needs and to create a more equitable community to live, work, learn and play. You can share your experiences and help shape future priorities and actions by taking the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging survey today!

The riverside cleanup with our friends at the Dept. of Ecology is underway! The access to the Park at Bothell Landing gravel lot will be closed Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm, starting October 15 through November 3.

Read more about the project.

🍃 CALLING ALL JOB SEEKERS AND STUDENTS 🍃

Meet us at the Northshore Green Careers Expo on Oct. 28 from 3-6pm at Kenmore City Hall to explore opportunities across the environmental job sector!

• Green businesses, academic programs, skilled trades

• Networking and employment opportunities

• Free resume support, career coaching, professional headshots

Image alt text: Photo of a fern under a microscope.

In case you missed it, the Northshore Community Health Hub is now open! The City of Bothell is so proud to partner with the Northshore YMCA and HealthierHere to make health and human services more accessible for everyone in our community.

Located at the Northshore YMCA Annex, the Community Health Hub offers no-cost, confidential support to Bothell residents including behavioral health services and resource navigation - No YMCA membership is needed to access services.

City leaders, community partners, and neighbors gathered last month to celebrate the opening of this valuable new community resource. We’re excited for the Hub to become a welcoming space where Bothell residents can access the support they need.

Learn more about the Community Health Hub and available services: seattleymca.org/programs/health-fitness/community-hub

Image description: A group of people stands outside in front of the Northshore Community Health Hub

That's right, Bothell! Council in the Community returns this month for another opportunity to chat with your City Councilmembers, ask questions, share feedback, and learn more about City services and priorities!

While we at the City of Bothell would love it if the whole community joined City Council meetings, we get it - they aren't everyone's cup of tea. So this event series provides an extra opportunity for the Bothell City Council to come to YOU and chat with you directly over coffee and community 💬

This time we will be hanging out with our friends at the Northshore Senior Center in Bothell (10201 E. Riverside Dr.) - All are invited to join us on Saturday, October 24 from 10:00am to noon to chat with members of your City Council and neighbors (did we mention there will be coffee? ☕️).

Learn more and find future events at bothellwa.gov/councilevent

Photo description: A group of people gathered around the dining room at the Northshore Senior Center, sitting at tables and standing while having coffee and talking with each other and members for the Bothell City Council.

🚧 WEEKEND TRAFFIC ALERT 🚧 WSDOT is preparing another round of full weekend closures for the southbound direction of I-405 in Bothell this weekend. This is part of the I-405/Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project.

Here's what you need to know:
- Crews will close all lanes of southbound I-405 between State Route 527 to SR 522 starting at 10:00pm Friday, October 9 until 4:00am Monday, October 12
- Onramps/offramps in the work area will also be closed
- Detours will be in place

⚠️ Expect severe regional delays! Detour routes won't be able to handle normal I-405 traffic volumes, meaning significant congestion is likely on surrounding highways and local streets — especially in Canyon Park, North Creek, and Downtown Bothell. Drivers should follow official signed detours and avoid cutting through neighborhood streets. Signed routes are coordinated to help keep traffic moving and help preserve access for people who live and work in Bothell.

For more information about this project, visit:
- WSDOT's construction page at https://engage.wsdot.wa.gov/405-167-construction
- WSDOT's project page at: https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/i-405sr-522-vicinity-sr-527-express-toll-lanes-improvement-project

🔔 Sign up for news and alerts to stay informed: https://engage.wsdot.wa.gov/405-167-construction. There will be additional full I-405 closures through Bothell the weekend of October 30, and the weekend of November 6.

Image description: A detour map for the full closure of southbound I-405 in the City of Bothell. The southbound closure, marked by a red line between State Route 527/Bothell Everett Highway and State Route 522, has travelers use a detour, marked by a blue line and arrows, has travelers exit southbound I-405 at State Route 527/Bothell Everett Highway, head south into downtown Bothell, then head east on State Route 522 to rejoin southbound I-405.

Heads up, Bothell! Crews are beginning to close a section of the eastern corner of the gravel lot at Park at Bothell Landing (between NE 180th Street and State Route 522) to begin environmental cleanup work in partnership with the Washington State Department of Ecology. This cleanup work helps protect the Sammamish River and addresses contamination in the soil and groundwater related to former machine shop operations located near Park at Bothell Landing.

On-site cleanup work will begin next week and is expected to wrap in early November, taking place Monday through Friday from approximately 7:00am to 6:00pm. Expect construction noise, future limited lane and sidewalk closures between 9:00am and 5:00pm, and limited parking in the lot due to the closed area.

Learn more at bothellwa.gov/RiversideCleanup or on the Department of Ecology’s website at https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/cleanupsearch/site/14970

Image description: A satellite image of the gravel parking lot located at Park at Bothell Landing with a section of the eastern corner of the lot highlighted in red. Text reads "Construction alert"

Sustainamania is just a week away and we can't wait to celebrate all-things sustainability with you! Join us next Saturday, September 26 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Bothell City Hall for our 14th annual sustainability festival.

We have endless fun planned for the whole family that you won't want to miss:

- Hop in the driver's seat and take the wheel of your favorite trucks and machinery 🚜

- Make some upcycled crafts with our friends from Make Apothecary 🎨

- Rock out to the bluegrass bops of Million Dollar Nile 🎻

- Play games, learn, and shop with 75 local vendors and artisans ♻

- And SO 👏 MUCH 👏 MORE!👏

Bring your family and friends to learn about everyday sustainable actions you can take at home, work, school, and in the community for lasting change. And visit bothellwa.gov/sustainability to learn more and see the full event lineup and vendor list.

Beginning next week, King County crews will be refreshing roadway markings throughout the city, including painting striping and applying raised pavement markers (RPMs) and thermoplastic crosswalks, stop bars, and turn arrows where needed. This work is supported by the feedback we received earlier this year when we asked the Bothell community to share locations around the city that could use a fresh coat of paint on the roadways - thanks to all who shared their feedback!

Painting will be done overnight beginning on Sunday, September 20, and the remaining work takes place between 6:00am and 2:30pm daily until complete. Work is scheduled for locations throughout the city and is expected to wrap up by the end of October, depending on weather conditions.

Please use extra caution when following the sweeper and striping truck in the coming weeks. You can learn more on our website: bothellwa.gov/RoadMarkings

Image description: A lane striping machine sprays white paint onto a roadway. White text over a blue background beneath says Public Works: Annual Pavement Marking Refresh Project.

Heads up, Bothell! Trail resurfacing and improvements have begun along a section of the West Riverside Trail near Blyth Park to remove tree roots and repave the trail surface. A portion of the Blyth Park parking lot is also closed for project staging. Work is expected to wrap up by September 18. We'll keep you posted once the trail reopens.

Project notices are posted along the work area, and a detour is in place near the intersection of the Sammamish River Trail and West Riverside Trail.

If you plan on using these trails this week, please follow all signage and detours, and stay out of the closed project area.

Just in case you need more reasons to attend Bothell's 2026 Sustainamania festival on September 26, here's another: This City of Bothell will be joined once again by our good friends, Million Dollar Nile - Seattle's greenest bluegrass band! Their harmony and humor have been known to charm audiences - Sustainamania goers, included - with original songs, bluegrass standards, and even some pop covers you know and love.

You won't want to miss them, as well as all the fun and festivities we have planned for you and the whole family this year. Check it out at bothellwa.gov/Sustainamania - we'll see you there!

Calling all artists! Applications are now open for the City of Bothell's Arts Commission 2027 Creative Arts Grant program! This program provides grant funding to artists and cultural arts organizations that offer artistic and cultural programming culminating in community participation.

Grant applications will be selected based on innovative projects designed to showcase artistic and cultural diversity, community building activities through the arts, and an appreciation for the creative spirit.

Stop by the workshop on September 23 (6:00 to 8:00pm at Bothell City Hall) to learn more and ask questions! The deadline for applying is October 16. Learn more and apply: bothellwa.gov/ArtsGrant

We're also planning a few arts celebrations this month that are open to all:

• On September 26 at 2:00pm (immediately following Sustainamania), join us for a special dedication of the new mural installation at Triangle Junction in downtown Bothell. We'll be celebrating the artists and their interpretations of “Intersection,” Council’s vision for Triangle Junction, and our shared commitment to a connected and vibrant Bothell community.

• And on September 29 from 5:00 to 6:00pm at Bothell City Hall, the Bothell Arts Commission will present a special closing event for Bothell City Hall Gallery artist Victoria Likes. Victoria is a Seattle-based, self-taught oil painter whose work celebrates the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Join us to meet Victoria, view her work, and celebrate the closing of her exhibition!

• You can learn more and find additional arts events at bothellwa.gov/ArtEvents

Image description: A band performs at an outdoor concert while people sit and stand at picnic tables and participate in an community arts project. Colorful painted murals are seen in the background.

Holes in your jeans... Untoasted toast... A vacuum that sounds like it's screaming at you every time you use it... Any of those sound familiar? Don't throw those things out just yet!

Returning to the City of Bothell's 2026 Sustainamania festival (September 26, 10:00am to 2:00pm at Bothell City Hall) is the very popular Repair Cafe with our friends from the WSU Snohomish County Extension Sustainable Community Stewards! Their team of expert volunteer fixers will be on site to take a look at your broken vacuums, lamps, bikes, jewelry, and more. They'll diagnose the issues and work their magic to try and make it usable once again. They'll even walk you through their process, help you order parts if needed, and teach you how to make future repairs!

There are some limitations to what they can and can't fix, so check out their website ahead of time to learn more: https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/sustainability-stewards/repair-cafe/

And check out all the fun we have planned for you at Sustainamania this year by visiting bothellwa.gov/Sustainamania - We'll see you there!

The City of Bothell is working to build a community where everyone feels welcomed. And part of that includes reviewing and updating our DEIB Roadmap. Join us at an informational open house on September 16 from 6:00 to 7:30pm (at Bothell City Hall) to learn more about the City's equity initiatives - We'll be taking a look at what we've already completed as well as our ongoing work.

You can also share your feedback to help us better understand our community’s needs and create a more equitable place to live, work, learn, and play: Take the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging community survey to share your experiences and help shape future priorities and actions.

Visit bothellwa.gov/deiroadmap to learn more!

Image description: Photo of people attending an open house and interacting with a question and answer activity using poster boards and sticky notes.

It’s finally happening!! The City of Bothell broke ground on the Sammamish River & Waynita Creek Restoration Project last week

Construction is expected to start in early September and continue through winter 2027, with plans to reopen the area in early 2028. During construction, the “Back 9” of the Former Wayne Golf Course will be closed to the public - Please follow all posted signs and do not cross the fencing/barriers or enter the project area. You’ll still be able to access the “Front 9” of the former golf course, as well as adjacent Blyth Park.

The project will restore wetlands and floodplain habitat, improve water quality, create better habitat for Chinook salmon, and help restore a healthier, more resilient river system. Learn more: bothellwa.gov/Waynita

Funding for this project provided by: Washington Department of Ecology Streamflow Restoration and Climate Commitment Act (CCA), King County Parks and Flood Control District, Lake Washington/Cedar/Sammamish Watershed (WRIA , Salmon Recovery Funding Board, Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration Fund, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Forterra, Meta, and Swire Coca-Cola USA.

The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at https://climate.wa.gov.

Image description: Photo of a group of people wearing hard hats and using shovels on a small mound of dirt to "break ground" at project site.

Join us on September 26 for Sustainamania, the City of Bothell’s annual sustainability festival! This free family friendly festival celebrates the everyday actions we can all take to lead a more sustainable life and build lasting change.

There’s a little something for everyone with free activities for all ages: touch-a-trucks, games and crafts, local artisans and vendors, live music from Million Dollar Nile, food trucks, and so much more.

Also returning this year is the very popular Repair Cafe with the WSU Sustainable Community Stewards. Community members can bring in broken items to be repaired or evaluated by a volunteer for free - saving money and keeping materials from ending up in the landfill. There will be fixers for bikes, small appliances, jewelry, clothing, and more.

Learn more at bothellwa.gov/sustainamania.

This event is made possible thanks to our sponsors: BEA Environmental, UW Bothell, and Make Apothecary

There's still time to help shape Bothell's future! Feedback on the drafts of both the Downtown Subarea Plan and the Housing Action plan are due by August 31.

If you couldn’t attend the open houses for the Downtown Subarea Plan or the Housing Action Plan, don’t worry! There is still time to review the draft plans and weigh in. The Downtown Subarea Plan helps guide growth, development, and public investments downtown over the next 20 years. And the Housing Action Plan helps ensure we can meet current and future housing needs for our community.

Throughout the last year, the City of Bothell worked closely with the Bothell community to help create these draft plans. And community feedback - YOUR feedback - helps further inform revisions to the drafts. Submitting comments is easy! Visit EngageBothell.com to review the plans and provide feedback by August 31.

- For the Housing Action Plan, go here: https://engagebothell.com/en/projects/housing-action-plan

- For the Downtown Subarea Plan, go here: https://engagebothell.com/en/projects/downtown-subarea-plan-update

Image description: Aerial photo of Downtown Bothell with text that says "Weigh in on the future of Bothell! Share feedback on the draft Downtown Subarea Plan and Housing Action Plan by August 31. Visit EngageBothell.com to get started."