City of Bothell Government

05/30/2026

UPDATE: The road is now open. Thank you to our police department and the many crew members who assisted in this response.

⚠️ Bothell Way NE remains closed in both directions from NE 188th Street to Reder Way due to a collision that damaged a power pole and brought down power lines in the roadway. The road is expected to remain closed until repairs can be made, which may take six to eight hours. ⚠️

Here's what you need to know:

➖ Public Works crews have detours in place and are cleaning debris and checking for any impacts to the storm system.
➖ Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is onsite. Their current repair estimate is six to eight hours, but this may change as work continues. PSE will determine whether a partial reopening is possible, and the road may reopen earlier if safe.
➖ Traffic is flowing smoothly through the detour route, and crews will remain onsite until PSE’s full team and traffic control are established.

Please avoid the area if possible and follow posted detour signs when traveling through. Bothell Police Department will be providing updates on their page as cleanup and electrical restoration work continues.

05/29/2026

Bothell, let's talk weeds. Invasive weeds.

Himalayan blackberry, hedge bindweed, tansy ragwort, and spotted knapweed might have fun names, but each can cause real problems in our yards, neighborhoods, and natural areas. They all have three things in common:
➖ They spread fast, especially in summer.
➖ They crowd out native plants and disrupt local ecosystems.
➖ Now is the best time to pull them, before they go to seed.

Once these weeds bloom, they’re only weeks away from producing tiny seeds that can lead to not-so-tiny problems. Removing them now helps protect pollinators (like bees) and native plants, reduces the need for herbicides, and helps prevent future infestations. Your yard, your neighbors, and local wildlife will thank you later.

Check out this blog post from our partners at King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks to learn how to identify these weeds and remove them from your yard: https://bit.ly/SummerWeedsToWatchFor

05/28/2026

The City of Bothell Arts Commission welcomes Singing the Archipelago: Art Song and Opera from the Philippines with Creative Arts Grant recipient Tess Altiveros. Bothell’s Creative Arts Grants support individual artists and cultural arts organizations creating innovative projects that highlight cultural diversity, build community connections, and inspire creativity.
Join Altiveros, baritone José Rubio, and pianist Elisabeth Ellis for a free one-time performance featuring classical Filipino vocal repertoire from 3:00pm to 5:00pm Sunday, May 31, at Bothell United Methodist Church. Admission is free and RSVP is requested. Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.tessaltiveros.com/archipelago-bothell

05/26/2026

If you're at the UW Bothell Block Party and Brewfest this weekend, stop by our table and say hi! Our Community Development team will be talking about our Housing Action Plan which will guide how we expand housing options, improve affordability, and support all household types - helping ensure we meet current and future housing needs for all Bothell residents. Check out the draft plan today and share your thoughts at engagebothell.com. See you Saturday!

🎟️🎸🍻💜 Tickets are on sale now! Join us on May 30 in downtown Bothell! Link in bio!

Featuring some of the hottest rising bands, the finest local craft breweries, food trucks, outdoor games and much more, the UW Bothell Block Party has something for everyone.

Lineup:

05/22/2026

City of Bothell offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. This federal holiday is observed annually to honor all military members who have died in service to our country. As always, essential services, including police and fire, will continue to operate. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

05/22/2026

Hot coffee and conversations filled Mobius Hall today in Bothell!

Thank you to the nearly 100 community members, business leaders, partners, City councilmembers, and staff who joined us for the 2026 State of the City. This year's conversation focused on the work shaping Bothell's future: affordable housing, greater access to transportation, economic vitality, environmental stewardship, community trust, and building a safe, inclusive, and thriving city for everyone who calls Bothell home, whether for a day or a lifetime.

Special thanks to the Bothell Kenmore Chamber for hosting another great State of the City event, and Community Transit, the Port of Seattle, and Cascadia College for their support.
A recording of the event will be posted on the City's YouTube channel at a later date: YouTube.com/

Video description: various clips of speakers and attendees at the 2026 City of Bothell and Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce State of the City.

05/21/2026

It’s a paw-sitive day for Bothell pups: the seasonal Pop-up Dog Park at the Park at Bothell Landing is officially open for off-leash fun now through early September! See the post below for more details.

05/20/2026

Heads up, Bothell travelers! Waynita Way NE/96th Ave NE will soon be reduced to a single lane with alternating traffic and temporary traffic lights between the Sammamish River and NE 162nd Street. There will be two weekends of work:

➖ 7:00pm Friday, May 29, to 7:00am Monday, June 1

➖ 7:00pm Friday, June 5, to 7:00am Monday, June 8

This work is part of the City’s Lift Station One Bypass Project. Crews will be working on sewer infrastructure and replacing sidewalks – a pedestrian detour will be in place. Each reduction will last approximately three days, however work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.

Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, follow the temporary signals, and use caution near work crews! You can learn more about this work and what crews are building on our website: https://www.bothellwa.gov/1964/Lift-Station-One-Bypass-Project

05/20/2026

Live in Canyon Park? You may be eligible for a free ORCA card!

The City's Move Bothell program offers free ORCA cards for eligible Canyon Park residents to improve transportation options for folks in the area. Cards are valid for one year, and can be used for commutes, errands, appointments, and other trips on buses, light rail, and Sounder trains across the region. Cards will be distributed beginning this July and will be activated and ready to go.

Fill out the program form to sign up for a free ORCA card: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CanyonParkTransitPass2026

Learn more about Move Bothell program: https://www.bothellwa.gov/2292/Transportation-Demand-Management-TDM-Pro