Snowplow and road closure on Norway Hill

February flurry hits Bothell

Public Works crews have been busy responding to winter weather, including snow and ice. Overnight temperatures dropped, causing black ice in some places.

Use caution if you must drive, leave extra following space and take it slow.

Road closures continue on Norway Hill, where a tree fell Monday morning, taking down a power line. Those issues have been addressed but a Comcast cable remains on the roadway.

City facilities are open regular business hours today.

Check the City's Facebook and Twitter accounts and the website for details and updates. We're using the hashtag #BothellSnow

Jennifer Phillips and Mammut

Check out the City Manager blog

If you haven’t yet, sign up to receive a notice when Jennifer Phillips, the new City Manager, updates her blog. Go to “Notify Me” and then “Blog.” You can select to receive an email or text. See the most recent blog.

Bothell Buzz

Have you seen the Bothell Buzz? It's a video show that began last year, featuring City and community leaders talking about timely topics. The latest edition features an interview with Jennifer Phillips.

Episode 3: Downtown revitalization
Episode 4: Get to know the new City Manager

February events

Feb. 20
City offices are closed in observance of Presidents’ Day

Feb. 24, 2 – 4 p.m.
Community Resource Day
Mobius Hall
Cascadia College
18345 Campus Way NE

Feb. 26, 2 – 3 p.m.
Council Conversation
King County Library, Bothell
18215 98^th Ave NE

Bothell City Council

Man serving pizza to junior high students

Sign up today for a fun recreation class

From belly dance to Zumba, art to sports, music and more, the City of Bothell Parks & Recreation Department has fun and educational options for all ages. It’s not too late to sign up for a winter class. Check out the offerings and register today.

Wayne Golf Course update

A big thanks to the Fall 2016 University of Washington (Seattle) Landscape Architecture Class for providing concepts for the Wayne Golf Course Visioning process. Under the direction of Professor Ken Yocom, the landscape architecture students analyzed the golf course site and conceptualized potential uses for the property.

The process culminated with presentations to reviewers from OneBothell, City of Bothell, and the University of Washington. All the reviewers were very impressed with the work the students completed. The class and City hope to share an abbreviated summation of the students visioning work at a future City of Bothell Council meeting.

State of the City

Mayor Andy Rheaume delivered the State of the City message at a recent City Council meeting. If you missed it, you can watch it here. There’s also an opportunity to hear from City Manager Jennifer Phillips at the March 8 Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce meeting.

City wins financial award

The City of Bothell has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition for governmental accounting and financial reporting. This is the 15^th year the City has received the award, recognizing the Finance Department.

Seeking sustainable businesses

The City of Bothell is gearing up now for two events this spring, Earth Day on April 21 and Sustainamania on June 3. We’re looking for sustainable businesses interested in participating in both events.

Earth Day will include a Sustainable Job Fair. If you have a sustainable business with staff needs and want to host a booth at the Job Fair, please email recycle@bothellwa.gov. Check out event details

Sustainamania provides tips for reducing our impact on the environment. If you are interested in being an event sponsor or having a booth at the event, please sign up.

Thanks, volunteers, for improving Shelton View Forest!

Shelton View Forest

Owned by the State of Washington, Shelton View Forest has several invasive plants growing in it, including ivy and blackberries. Community volunteers from the Shelton View Forest Stewardship Association continue to improve and beautify the property, including adding a new sign. Thank you, volunteers! The property is listed as a future priority acquisition in the Parks, Recreation and Open Space plan.
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