eNews: Pop Shops on Main, Salmon SEEson, COVID Updates, & more!

Reopening Delayed As Cases Surge

As you know, City Hall and some other facilities have been closed for COVID. We hoped to reopen for walk-ins in early September, but have now delayed a full reopening as Delta cases surge across the region. We encourage virtual services, but also offer some in-person services by appointments. Council meetings will remain virtual until further notice. Thank you for your flexibility and patience as we adjust to changing public health guidelines.

Puget Sound Starts Here Month

The City of Bothell is working with hundreds of organizations across Puget Sound to challenge you to make a difference during Puget Sound Starts Here Month. From picking up after your dog to using a commercial car wash, there are lots of simple things you can do to help keep Puget Sound’s waters cleaner.

It’s Salmon SEEson!

Now is the time when local salmon return to their native creeks to spawn. Look for Chinook in September, Sockeye in October, and Coho in November as they migrate up North Creek to spawn, lay eggs, and complete their life cycle. Sign up as a volunteer to monitor a local creek this fall to help UW Bothell collect information about salmon.

Lot A Sold - More Affordable Housing

To provide more affordable housing, City Council voted several years ago to sell Lot A, a parcel in Downtown Bothell, to Imagine Housing. In mid-July the property sale closed, paving the way for a five story affordable senior housing building comprised of 76 studio apartment units in four floors with offices and community space on the ground floor. Construction is expected to begin in February 2022.

Bothell Pop Shops on Main

The City of Bothell has selected four successful applicants for Bothell’s new retail incubator program. Bothell City Council approved the program to support the creation of new small businesses and provide more opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses. Pop Shops On Main – An Inclusive Marketplace for Retail Startups, will have an unique footprint in the heart of Downtown Bothell.

Kick Off National Preparedness Month with Bothell Alert

We may not be able to predict when a disaster will strike but we can be prepared. This National Preparedness Month, we encourage you to sign up for Bothell Alert, a regional notification service that will alert you when there is an emergency or hazard in our area.

Statewide Plastic Bag Ban Starts Oct 1

Washington’s statewide single-use plastic bag ban is set to begin Oct. 1. Single-use plastic carryout bags will no longer be available at store checkout. Shoppers will need to bring their own reusable bags or pay $0.08 for each paper bag or thick (2.25 mils) plastic bag used.

Bothell Police Community Academy Starts Sep 30

Learn more about your local law enforcement, from de-escalation training to traffic enforcement. One night each week from September 30 through November 18, Community Academy participants will meet with Bothell Police for discussion, tours and activities. Interested community members over age 18 are encouraged to apply. Masks will be required.