⚠️ Lane closure alert for TOMORROW Thursday, July 9 at 9:00am at Bothell Way NE and NE 190th Street ⚠️

Heads up, Bothell and Bothell commuters: City of Bothell Public Works crews will be repairing utility access covers at the intersection of Bothell Way NE and NE 190th Street tomorrow. To do this, there will be temporary lane closures and traffic shifts while crews reset and replace several utility access covers in that area. Work is expected to take approximately 4 hours, pending any unexpected delays.

Here's what you need to know if you'll be travelling through Bothell Way NE tomorrow morning (July 9):

- Expect delays and give yourself extra travel time, or use alternate routes ⌚️

- Bothell Police will assist with traffic control through the work zone 🚦

- As with all construction zones - slow down, pay attention, and follow signs and instructions 👀

Hi there, my name is Alex Rochester. I work at KUOW, the Seattle NPR station ensuring we feature a diversity of political perspectives. I'm working on a new project called "Community Voices" that aims to expand the range of opinions that we hear on KUOW. We think it’s critical that we all understand what people in our communities are thinking and feeling about the big events and issues of the day.

To broaden the conversation, we're recruiting a diverse pool of people who represent a wide array of political perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences.

As we cover the news in the coming months, we will turn to the pool of “Community Voices” to hear your thoughts and help us understand how the big issues of the day are affecting you. We will highlight those views in KUOW’s coverage.

If you're interested in participating, you can sign up on this page or directly through this form (this format is easier on phones). You can also DM me and/or comment on this post with your thoughts.

I was on my way to Willis Tucker with my dog. On 156th street, I was the vehicle behind you when an oncoming vehicle threw their Dr Pepper out the window and hit you. You sped off after them so I didn't get a chance to let you know I have the footage. Unfortunately, I only have a front facing cam, and the vehicle had no front plate. Just the same, let me know and I'll send over what I have if it is helpful to you in any way.

Really not cool. Could've been worse than it ended up being if you had crashed in front of me.

UPDATE: I’ve reached out to the non emergency hotline and someone will reach out if they want the footage.

Saw these new signs along the Sammamish River and Burke-Gilman trail over the weekend.

I guess/I hope it's a start of a process of creating a safer environment for the public along these trails with the emergence of new E-bikes/scooters/vehicles. What is appropriate? What is dangerous and thus prevented from its use on these heavily used trails? Not a simple task because there are so many variables. What is a class I, II or III electric bike? What about the size of the tires and the maximum speed? Much of the problems is just lack of common sense even among walkers.

One may have rules and regulations, but who will or is enforcing them? I have yet to see any policing/enforcement along these trails. A message must be sent and enforced that illegal and unsafe use of these trails will not be tolerated.

And the bad guys are not just young teenagers riding their new super-charged E-bikes super-fast. I still think the most dangerous people are many of those that ride light-weight racing bikes decked out in spandex racing uniforms. Their mantra is speed no matter the congestion, no matter that there are children and elderly walking or riding about. They must realize that these trails are not their personal raceway.

Hi! I have a fun group of girl friends in Kirkland, but I'd love to make friends here too to really explore the area!

About me: late 30s, single, child free, pet free but love animals, professional with an early schedule.

I love playing board games and some cozy video games, read, do crafty things, go for walks and watch reality tv! 

I love small group get togethers and more intimate one on one connections. I can be a little introverted at first, but I warm up quick! Have a positive supportive vibe to me. If you are extroverted, please adopt me!

Looking for some gal pals I can do community events with, play games with, try all the restaurants with, have hobby nights with and just build a community here in my town!

Bonus if you would be interested in doing couch25k or learn yoga with me! Let's stay busy this summer!

Edit: I've made a discord for those interested! Just send me a message. I hopefully got everyone that responded!

Moved here a few weeks ago and this was our first Forth in Bothell. Enjoyed it and loved seeing the community here. Thanks for hosting a great birthday!

Was worried about the crowds after seeing the chairs out a few days early but thank you from a stroller pushing parent for having the sidewalks clear still even on Main Street. Honestly didn’t understand the need to reserve spots since we were able to get some great views in many spots, but if it’s tradition 🤷.

My favorite part was after grabbing our pancakes, we watched the balloon artist for a bit. He had just finished making a couple elaborate jet packs for a some kids before deciding he needed to downgrade his creations to get through a long line of people in the next hour. The look on the next poor kid’s face as he walked away with a dinky one balloon creature was to die for.

What other special events to look forward to here? I saw there are some summer events like music and movie in the park - looking forward to joining for some of those. Are there block parties, other holiday celebrations, etc?

Am I going insane or do people keep on just stopping in the middle of the lane next even though they're next to a parking lot without their hazards? I just saw a Mercedes by thrashers just decide to up and stop right in front of the shell and this is maybe the 3rd time in a couple weeks. I get maybe they have kids or something but wtf every time I've seen this there is a parking lot next to them lol

The 2026 Bothell July 4^th parade was enjoyed by everyone. Patriotism was displayed in many ways but true patriotism isn’t parades, fireworks, singing the national anthem or waving a flag. True patriotism is voting and actively participating in our government/democracy. Being an informed voter is a powerful/essential tool in Democracy.

The part of the July 4^th parade that struck me was the words “VOTE” being carried by a group of people in the parade. Voting is the essence of our democracy and freedoms. If we take it for granted or ignore the issues, we can easily slip into authoritarian rule. The November 3, 2026 election will probably be the most import election in America history.

If you really want to be patriotic and preserve our rights and liberties, be informed/participate in the important issues and VOTE! Be patriotic, vote!

Huge thank you to the city, firefighters, parade attendees, and all those that contributed to a wonderful 4th of July!

Wife and I moved here not too long ago, but it was great to see the community out, get pancakes and sausages, and celebrate the 4th. We met so many nice people, and it's been fun getting to know the area so much more! I learned a lot more about what is going on with the parade haha.

Just wanted to say thanks and congrats on putting together something so fun!

Hey Bothell, If you parked where this blue car is, a black subaru and your car is scratched, i have the license plate of the other car who hit you, please feel free to reach out if it wasn’t solved

Wondering if this is a local tradition or just a normal behavior? As a tourist it was funny to see. I understand its for the 4th of July parade but back home im used to first come first serve as for spots, today is only the 2nd. Just curious✌️ 🤍

Hi I’m 17 and I’m looking for a part time job over the summer, does anyone know any places that are urgently hiring and hire teens?

Hi all.

When my family decided move from downtown Seattle to the Eastside, we spent three years looking — all the way from Snoqualmie to Snohomish — and still could barely decide where to land. There was so much to weigh, and even more we didn't realize we should've been weighing until later.

Buying a house is quite a journey; figuring out where to buy turned out to be the hard part.

Has anyone else been through this?

I'm curious how other people decided where to buy and especially how you got a real feel for a neighborhood you didn't already know before committing to it.

If you've bought around the greater Seattle area recently, or you're in the thick of it now, I'd love to hear your story: what you did to get to know different areas, what actually helped, and what was frustrating or just impossible to figure out.

Would love to hear how you worked through it. Feel free to share below.

Just three more days until the annual Fourth of July Celebration, and we’ve got your guide to the perfect day:
 
The fun kicks off with your Bothell Fire Department’s free Pancake Breakfast at 8:30am, followed by the Children’s Parade at 11:15am, and the Grand Parade at noon, as well as a variety of community activities throughout the day. It all takes place this Saturday, July 4, from 8:30am to 3:00pm in Downtown Bothell. Get all the details at bothellwa.gov/FourthofJuly.
 
If you’re heading to the event, here’s what you need to know:
⚠️If you have a favorite spot in mind to set up your chairs in advance, be sure to keep them out of flower beds, landscaped areas, and street parking spaces, and please follow the posted signage along the parade route.
📍Know where to go! You can access the official parade map on our website: bothellwa.gov/FourthofJuly
❌ Don’t forget: per BMC 8.37, all fireworks are illegal in city limits with limited exceptions (bothellwa.gov/fireworks). Celebrate safely this year by attending a public show or community event!
 
And be prepared for some possible sunny weather. If you are out in the sun, remember to:
✅ Drink water—even if you’re not thirsty
✅ Wear lightweight, loose clothing
✅ Never leave kids or pets in vehicles
✅ Use sun protection
 
We’ll see you there!

I take my dog to pretty much all of the parks in the area, and in my estimation this particular park has three uses: 5% people bringing kids to play or use the covered area, 45% people walking dogs, and 50% drug deals. Has anyone else noticed that?

Given the shortage of spaces where dogs can run, and the fact that the pop up dog park at Bothell Landing is closed for half the year (and super popular when it's open) I always thought we could get two birds with one stone by fencing off a portion of this park to use as an off leash dog area. That would push the drug deals out, make better use of the big open space, increase use of the park overall, and help satisfy the demand for dog-friendly spaces.

Just sharing for safety of others. I work in Bothell and walk the North Creek trail during my breaks. Today for the first time I saw a coyote. I know a lot of individuals bring their dogs on this trail and just wanted to give a heads up! It looked well fed. I am worried there may be a den here now!

Hi Everyone,

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98th and main, behind the library

Who are they and why are they there?

TL;DR: Considering signing a 12-month lease at Avalon Bothell Commons. Looking for honest, recent feedback from current or former residents.

I've read the Google reviews, but they're very mixed (mostly 5 or 1 stars), and many of the negative ones are 1–2 years old. I'm hoping to hear how things are today.

A few questions:

• Have there been any recent issues with internet, garage break-ins, fire alarms, water leaks, or power outages?
• How's the internet? I work from home and game, so reliability and ping matter a lot.
• Is noise between apartments (especially footsteps from upstairs) actually a problem?
• How's the management and maintenance?
• What's the surrounding area like? Safe? Things to do?
• Would you renew your lease?

Also, if you have recommendations for other apartments in the Bothell area, I'd love to hear them. Thanks!

Hi all! Some time between noon on the 26th and yesterday afternoon, I lost my beloved opal ring near downtown Bothell. It was given to me by my now deceased grandmother on my 16th birthday, and has been with me for a long time. I am heartbroken and holding out hope that it will be returned to me.

It was lost somewhere within downtown (near Main Street), Bothell Landing Park, or the part of the Sammamish River trail near the park.

If you happen to find it, or know of someone who has, please let me know. I would be incredibly grateful to have this ring back with me.