Thanks to a citizen’s keen eye and instinct, she alerted Bothell police officers who tracked down and arrested a pair of men suspected of “skimming” credit cards at Canyon Park-area Chase Bank and Bank of America ATMs about a year ago.
After more than a week’s worth of results released by Snohomish County elections, at post time there were 3,741 “no” votes (53 percent) against Bothell annexation to 3,330 “yes” votes (47 percent) in the unincorporated Snohomish County North, East, West Bothell Annexation (NEWBA) area. Proposition 1 needed a simple majority to pass.
Kenmore Mayor David Baker and President Barack Obama briefly met face to face last month at the White House.
“I had a small chat with him about Kenmore — it was extremely memorable,” said Baker, who was in Washington, D.C., Oct. 26-28 to speak with:
• U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood about transportation infrastructure and Kenmore’s involvement with the SR 520 Bridge Replacement Project.
Elections employees are still tallying votes, but nearly all the local races have been decided.
Ballots hit the mail Oct. 20, and the first round of votes flashed on general-election followers’ computer screens the evening of Nov. 8.
Northshore School District’s buses aren’t the only “well-oiled machines” in the area.
When it comes to making crucial decisions about school closures or delays — or if and when those buses will roll — when inclement weather hits the region, the district superintendent and other officials are “raring to go,” said Leanna Albrecht, Northshore School District communications director.
There was plenty of activity on a recent morning over at the new Safeway site on the southwest corner of Bothell-Everett Highway and 240th Street Southeast in Bothell.
New employees were training on the registers in the Starbucks area. Workers were up on ladders putting the finishing touches on the interior. People were walking briskly inside and outside, making sure everything was looking good for Safeway’s Lakeside at Canyon Park grand opening last Friday.
Everyone knows about the national debt in money terms, said Jake Cabuag, as the crowd looked on Friday morning during the new Bothell Safeway’s Veterans Day ceremony and grand opening.
There was plenty of activity this morning over at the new Safeway site on the southwest corner of Bothell-Everett Highway and 240th Street Southeast in Bothell.
New employees were training on the registers in the Starbucks area. Workers were up on ladders putting the finishing touches on the interior. People were walking briskly inside and outside, making sure everything was looking good for Safeway’s Lakeside at Canyon Park grand opening at noon this Friday.
Mark Lamb has spent six years in the mayor’s seat on the Bothell City Council. Tris Samberg has almost 14 years of service under her belt as a Bothell planning commissioner and councilmember.
In the general election, they’ll go head-to-head for Position No. 6. Ballots were mailed to residents Oct. 20 and the votes will start to be tallied tonight. The Reporter will post the first round of results by 9 p.m.
Mariah Ortiz, who works in admissions with international students at the University of Washington, Bothell, high-fives Holly the Husky today during the school’s celebration of the UW’s 150th anniversary. There was also an anniversary event at the Seattle campus’ Red Square.
One less car is good for everybody, says Leigh Henderson.
More bikes are even better, according to Megan Clark.
Henderson, owner of Alexa’s Cafe in downtown Bothell, and Clark, a Cascadia Community College student, have teamed up to put the Cascadia Bike Program on the map, the road, the trail — wherever students want to travel.
Chalk one up for Larry Francois.
With Bothell High junior Kirsten Hanson by his side and giving him pointers, the Northshore School District superintendent nailed down an advanced algebra problem during a classroom visit Tuesday morning.
Techno music was pumping, actors were dancing and acting goofy.
That was the scene one day last week on the Inglemoor High Si Siverson Little Theater stage. The students were loosening up after a day of classes and preparing for rehearsals of “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” a 1930s-set comedy that opens tonight and will run through Friday and Saturday on campus.
It’s only been a few months since the Northshore Fire Department moved into its new station headquarters. Compliments have been steadily rolling in from employees to citizens attending an open house to Fire Chief magazine, who sent a design award the station and architect firm’s way.
A few students raised their hands and spoke at first.
As the 15-minute interview session trickled on, more and more boys and girls chipped in to talk about their Bothell High teacher, Andy Gault.
“He’s got a great attitude. He wants every student to succeed,” said senior Michaelle Webster.
Added senior Cody Tracy: “He makes all of us feel like a family.”
Election signs stolen, cut up and tossed away?
Teachers being harassed because of who they’re supporting?
That’s what I’ve heard over the last two weeks, and it doesn’t sit right with me.
Whatever happened to running a fair campaign and letting people decide for themselves — without others’ harsh judgement — who they want to vote for in the Nov. 8 general election?
While Cascadia Community College students are hitting the books in their classrooms, a group of Kenmore and Bothell people are hitting the sidewalks, putting up their campaign signs and talking to voters about the upcoming general election.
On a recent Thursday evening, 10 of Erin Richards’ students in her Cascadia state and local politics course ventured into downtown Bothell and listened intently to the candidates’ messages at a forum in the City Council chambers.
Bud NcCorchuk’s got a homemade “No Bothell Annexation” sign strapped to the back of his bicycle. Whenever the unincorporated Snohomish County resident hits the pedals, he’s getting the word out either by showing off the placard or by speaking with others in the potential NEWBA (North, East and West of Bothell Annexation) area.
Mickie Gunderson has lived in the NEWBA area for about 50 years and feels it’s time for her and thousands of others to annex into Bothell. As the Nov. 8 general-election nears and voters can decide to join Bothell or stick with the county, Gunderson’s been doorbelling those targeted neighborhoods and discussing the views of the “Bothell Annex Yes!” group to residents.
“What’s Going On” with Tiger Budbill lately?
The 42-year-old Bothell resident not only sang the Marvin Gaye classic tune in front of The X Factor judges during his Los Angeles audition, but he rolled through some episodes on the popular TV show starring Simon Cowell. He was eliminated Tuesday night.
A $5 million Sony Music recording contract is up for grabs.
Here’s a few quotes from Budbill’s bootcamp video:
• “It’s The X Factor… it’s a singing competition, but to me, X Factor means you need to be able to carry yourself and do something with that voice. You could (have) the most beautiful voice in the world, but if you’re just gonna stand there and not do anything with it — then why be up there?”
Three unopposed candidates, one showdown between two current councilmembers. That’s how things will look on the Kenmore City Council portion of the Nov. 8 general-election ballot.
Mayor David Baker leads the charge all alone for Position No. 5, saying that he will “continue to foster a healthy economic climate and work to improve city streets, as well as finish the State Route 522 project.”
Baker listed his strengths as having a good track record as an elected official and garnering respect in the region and the state.
Deputy Mayor Milton Curtis is locked solo into Position No. 3 and sees Kenmore as a “great city with incredible potential.” He cites the 80 acres between Lakepointe and Plywood Supply, which could eventually be developed by those private owners into civic, business and living spaces, as one key to Kenmore’s growth.
