City of Bothell Government

Were you able to attend the Downtown Subarea Plan Open House on July 22? In case you missed it - Don’t worry! You can still review the draft plan and share your comments through August 31.

The Downtown Subarea Plan will help guide growth, development, and public investments downtown over the next 20 years. Community feedback will help inform revisions to the draft plan.

Weighing in is easy and just a click away! Visit the project page on EngageBothell.com to review the plan and provide feedback: https://engagebothell.com/en/projects/downtown-subarea-plan-update

Super cool event happening next week with our friends at Pride Across the Bridge! All are welcome at this fun, free event with music, celebration, and local resources - check out the details below and get your free tickets 👇

Join local post-hardcore quartet Corliss & q***r indie dream pop duo, LYTALINA for a FREE concert in support of our Q***r Community! It will be a safe and inviting space with resources from local non-profits who support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Bring your authentic self for an evening of big feelings, lots of love, and genuine connection. 🎶 Date: August 6, 2026 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Doors: 5:30 PM Location: McMenamins Andersoon School
Tickets: FREE!

https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108626124-lytalina-at-mcmenamins-anderson-school

Our draft Housing Action Plan is live and we want to hear from you!

As Bothell grows, we want to make sure housing works for everyone. The draft Housing Action Plan is our community's 20-year roadmap to greater housing variety, availability, and affordability. Help us prioritize housing strategies for Bothell's future.

Share your thoughts on housing options, costs, neighborhood connectivity, and more by August 31: engagebothell.com/en/projects/which-housing-strategies-are-most-important-to-you

Summer fun and learning with our friends at Whale Scout is in full swing at the Former Wayne Golf Course! Whether you want to roll up your sleeves to volunteer, get your steps in, learn something new, get creative, or all of the above, they've got some exciting events and opportunities you won't want to miss. Check out their summer event lineup and register for an upcoming event at whalescout.org/act.

Update: PUD crews finished the repairs and all lanes of traffic are now open.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Heads up, Bothell! The right northbound lane on Bothell-Everett Hwy at 237th St. SE is currently closed due to a utility pole that was struck around 3:00am this morning. Bothell-Everett Hwy remains open in both directions and our friends at SnoPUD are currently on site making repairs.

Please use caution when traveling through the area, follow all traffic control devices and signs, and expect delays while PUD completes repairs. We'll share updates as they become available.

Earlier this year we asked you to share your feedback about City services and your current priorities, and the results are in! Results from the City of Bothell’s biennial community survey are now available – these help City leadership and staff identify priorities for the 2027-2028 biennial budget and future investments, and collect feedback on - and assess resident satisfaction with - City services.

Here are a few things we learned:
- Overall, respondents continue to view Bothell as a safe, welcoming, and high-quality place to live!
- 82% of people who completed the 2026 Community Survey agreed that Bothell is a good – even excellent – place to live, with 86% saying they feel they belong in Bothell.
- Residents consistently rate Bothell’s parks, trails, and other green spaces highly, and appreciate our efforts to protect the environment and maintain clean, attractive public spaces for residents to enjoy.
- People feel safe in Bothell - Responses indicated high levels of satisfaction with emergency response times (fire; emergency medical services; police)

Findings also suggest residents are concerned about the pace of the City’s growth and its effects on infrastructure, affordability, and community character. And we hear you! As Bothell grows, we’re taking action on housing affordability, building infrastructure that works for everyone, supporting our small businesses, and working to preserve what makes Bothell so special.

You can learn more about these key findings and read the full report at bothellwa.gov/CommunitySurvey.

The Downtown Subarea Plan Update Open House is just one day away! Join us on Wednesday, July 22, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm (tomorrow) at City Hall to help shape the future of Downtown Bothell.

From buildings and housing to transportation, public spaces, and the local economy, your input will help guide the next 20 years of Downtown. See the current draft of the plan, weigh in on priorities, connect with the people leading the planning process, and more!
We hope to see you there!

Learn more and get a sneak peek of the draft plan ⬇

Citizen engagement platform

Summer is heating up (literally) and it's official: It is HOT this week! Whether you're out playing in it or working in it, or trying to avoid the sun altogether, keep these essentials top-of-mind to stay safe in the heat:
☀ Stay hydrated, wear loose-fitting clothing, and don’t overdue time outdoors - rest if needed
☀ Need to take a break from the heat? Stop in at a public space with A/C
☀ If you take a dip or go for a paddle to cool off, practice water safety - water temps are still cold
☀ Never leave animals or children in a car, even for a moment
☀ Check on neighbors who may be especially sensitive to the heat, and keep an eye on pets (with lots of water accessible)

Learn more about high heat safety on our website: bothellwa.gov/HeatSafety

And as smoke rolls in across the region, you can keep an eye on the air quality and find tips to help you breathe easy on AirNow's website: airnow.gov/?city=Bothell&state=WA&country=USA