eNews: Sustainamania, Summer Nights, Salmon Season, Traffic Updates & More!

Sustainamania, August 6 - 13

Join us for a week of activities bringing the community together to live more sustainably, from rain barrel painting to restoration events to a tour of Sound Sustainable Farms and much more. Participants will have their names entered into a drawing for a chance to win sustainability prize packages.

Free One Night Class, Dog Walker
Watch Program

Register and join Animal Control Officer Kristi Boucher on Friday, August 6, for information about Bothell Police's newest Dog Walker Watch Program.
Be safe and alert while walking your dog in your neighborhood. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Bothell Police's friendly and smart K9, Allegro!

Sammamish River and Waynita Golf Course Restoration Project

Conceptual design work has begun on the salmon habitat portion of the Former Wayne Golf Course. City of Bothell staff and consultants are conducting field work and gathering data near Waynita Creek and along the Sammamish River. Read about what’s happening now and what’s coming up.

New Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 is the new number for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 9-8-8 for help 24/7, anywhere in the U.S. Help is confidential and free. Línea de prevención del suicidio y crisis: 9-8-8.

Celebrate Summer Nights in Bothell

Join us for live music, immersive art, and cultural celebrations in downtown Bothell every Friday evening through August 19. Check out the link below for more details including the lineup, locations and what to expect each night.

Get Ready for Salmon SEEson!

Local salmon will start returning to their native creeks to spawn soon. 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 this month as a volunteer Salmon Watcher to learn how you can help UW Bothell collect important information about local salmon.

Road Closure Notice
108th Ave NE/112th Pl NE

East Riverside Drive to NE 164th Pl will be closed August 16-26 for a drainage improvement project. The road closure will not impact residential driveways but will remain closed to through traffic. A marked detour will be put into place eastward through Brickyard Rd.

Saturday SummerFest,
Coming to Downtown Bothell this August

Support small businesses and head to downtown Bothell on Saturday, August 20 from 1-4pm for Saturday SummerFest! Hosted by The Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce, this one-of-a-kind block-party will feature over 75 local businesses, food trucks, live music, kid's activities and more. We hope to see you there.

The Wastemobile Returns to UW Bothell

Bring your old, unused or unwanted household hazardous waste products to the Wastemobile at UW Bothell on August 19, 20, and 21 from 10am-5pm for free and safe disposal. Accepted items include propane tanks, pesticides, batteries and more.