Thursday, April 6, 2017

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Economy

Bothell was until recently predominantly a bedroom community with most of its residents working outside of the city. Starting in the 1990s, several businesses opened offices in Bothell, creating a regional employment center providing about 20,000 jobs. Many of these businesses are located in the Canyon Park and North Creek business districts.[citation needed]
Biotechnology is a key industry, with OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals,[23] Seattle Genetics,[24] CMC Icos,[25] Alder Biopharmaceuticals,[26] MDRNA,[27] Blue Heron Biotechnology,[28] Amgen,[29] Iverson Genetic Diagnostics,[30] and Elitech (formerly Epoch Biosciences and Nanogen)[29] all opening in Bothell. Medical device manufacturers are also located in Bothell, including Philips Medical Systems[30] and Lockheed Martin Aculight.[31]
Computer technology, data, and telecommunications are well represented, and include companies such as AT&T,[30] AVST,[32] Kinesis, Leviton Voice & Data, Systems Interface, Silicon Mechanics, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, SonoSite (owned by Fujifilm), T-Mobile,[30] Panasonic Avionics Corporation,[30] Parity Corporation, Vertafore, Allocent, Teltone, and Google.[33] Microsoft had a Canyon Park campus in the early 2000s[34][35]
Engineering firms, including electrical engineering, environmental engineering, and civil engineering, are well represented. Examples include SNC-Lavalin, RH2 Engineering,[36] Romac Industries, North Creek Analytical, ECS Engineering, Emulex, and Path Engineers.[citation needed] Bothell also has companies working on new or improved energy technologies, including Neah Power Systems.[37]
The US Army has a Reserve facility in the northwest part of the city.[38] The Seattle Times moved its main production facility to the North Creek business district in Bothell in 2001, and national magazine publisher Scotsman guide Media also is headquartered in the city.[39] Defunct retailer Pacific Linen was once based in Bothell until 1996.[40]
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Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 33,505 people, 13,497 households, and 8,779 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,764.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,067.3/km2). There were 14,255 housing units at an average density of 1,176.2 per square mile (454.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.7% White, 1.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, 10.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.4% from other races, and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.
There were 13,497 households of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 30,150 people, 11,923 households, and 7,928 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,501.5 people per square mile (966.1/km2). There were 12,303 housing units at an average density of 1,020.8 per square mile (394.2/km2).
As of the 2000 census, there are 11,923 households, out of which 33.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $59,264, and the median income for a family was $68,580. Males had a median income of $48,476 versus $34,385 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,483. About 3.6% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

In the 2004 U.S. presidential election, Bothell cast 56.29% of its vote for Democrat John Kerry.[22]
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Popular culture

Popular culture

In December 1962, LIFE Magazine recognized Bothell's 112-foot (34 m) Christmas tree as the largest living Christmas tree in the world. However, in the late 1970s, disease attacked the tree, and the top had to be removed.[18]
In the 1996 Seattle rock documentary "Hype!", photographer Charles Peterson recalls that when he was growing up in Bothell the sign welcoming people to the town read "Welcome to Bothell, for a day or a lifetime," and an unknown person spray-painted over the "Bot" so that the sign would read "Welcome to hell, for a day or a lifetime."[citation needed]
In 2007, about 5,000 to 7,000 people gathered for a parade and outdoor concert at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater at Bothell Landing in honor of local American Idol contestant Blake Lewis.[19]
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Culture

Civic events

Freedom Festival 2005
Major annual events throughout the year in Bothell include:
  • The City of Bothell Freedom Festival, a two-day festival celebrating American Independence, including an annual Fourth of July parade and a reenactment of the Battle of Concord on the Bothell Landing Bridge.
  • The Music in the Park concert series, every Friday in July and August at Bothell Landing Amphitheater.
  • Greater Bothell Arts & Crafts Fair
  • City of Bothell Riverfest
  • The Summits of Bothell bike ride[17]
  • La Fiesta Viva!, a celebration of Latino cultural heritage, at Country Village.
  • Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Carving, at Country Village.
  • Tree Lighting and Santa Arrival, at Bothell Landing.
  • The Bothell Farmer's Market at Country Village.

Sports

Bothell's Pop Keeney Stadium hosts games for several local high schools, including Inglemoor, Woodinville, and Bothell High Schools, even though the stadium was originally Bothell High School's and serves as its most important tenant. Football games at Pop Keeney have become major cultural and, to an extent, spiritual, gatherings for the community.
In November 2006, Bothell High School's football team tied the national record for most overtime periods (9) in a quarter-final game against Pasco, which they won 43-40. The previous record was set in Michigan in 1977, between Southeastern (Detroit) and Northeastern, with Southeastern winning, 42-36. The team also had its first appearance in the state finals later that same season, which resulted in defeat to Oak Harbor High School.[citation needed]
The Bothell hockey club won the Washington High School Hockey League D2 State Championship in 2006 and 2007.[citation needed]
In 2007 the Bothell High School baseball team made it to state playing at Safeco Field. They recorded a 4th-place finish.
In 2009 the Bothell Alumni club raised money to get a state of the art scoreboard for Pop Keeney Stadium. In 2009 it was installed, only the 2nd in the state of Washington of its type.
Bothell High School's football team has made it to the 4A State Championship at the Tacoma Dome three times, winning it all in 2014.
In August 2009, the Ruiz-Costie/Northshore Pool was mothballed pending a new operator. A new aquatic center may replace it, as part of Bothell's core redevelopment.
In February 2006, Bothell High School's gymnastics team won the 4A State Championships, topping off an undefeated season.
In May 2011, Bothell High School's Varsity baseball team won the 4A State Championships.
In the 2014-2015 school year, Bothell High School's varsity football team won State Championships.
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Government and politics

Bothell has a Council-manager government governed by a City Council consisting of seven Council Members, each of whom is elected to a four-year term. Council elections are held every two years, with either three or four positions standing, depending upon year. All positions are nonpartisan and at-large, elected by the entire city voting population. The Council passes ordinances and resolutions, approves the budget, sets policies and adjudicates issues, and elects from its own membership a Mayor and Deputy Mayor for two-year terms.
Day-to-day affairs in the city are administered by a City Manager appointed by the council.
Bothell remains the only municipality in the state of Washington to have two consecutive amputee mayors; James Dixon (who lacked a right leg) from 1956 to 1960, followed by Monty Winestein (left arm) from 1960 to 1963.[citation needed]
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Surrounding cities


Brier Mill Creek Snohomish County
Kenmore Woodinville
  Bothell  
Kirkland Kirkland Woodinville

Climate

Bothell has a temperate oceanic climate, with cool summers and cool (but not cold) winters. Winter sees much more rainfall than summer and winters in Bothell (much like the rest of the PNW) are very cloudy and overcast. Summers are drier and cool to warm.[11]
[hide]Climate data for Bothell 1981–2013 Normals
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 67
(19)		 71
(22)		 76
(24)		 84
(29)		 90
(32)		 100
(38)		 100
(38)		 97
(36)		 99
(37)		 86
(30)		 75
(24)		 68
(20)		 100
(38)
Average high °F (°C) 44.1
(6.7)		 48.3
(9.1)		 52.8
(11.6)		 59.9
(15.5)		 66.3
(19.1)		 69.6
(20.9)		 75.6
(24.2)		 74.8
(23.8)		 70.7
(21.5)		 61.0
(16.1)		 51.1
(10.6)		 46.6
(8.1)		 60.1
(15.6)
Average low °F (°C) 30.6
(−0.8)		 32.0
(0)		 33.9
(1.1)		 37.2
(2.9)		 41.8
(5.4)		 46.1
(7.8)		 48.2
(9)		 48.0
(8.9)		 44.9
(7.2)		 40.9
(4.9)		 35.5
(1.9)		 33.6
(0.9)		 39.4
(4.1)
Record low °F (°C) −10
(−23)		 −10
(−23)		 −6
(−21)		 20
(−7)		 23
(−5)		 31
(−1)		 35
(2)		 33
(1)		 28
(−2)		 21
(−6)		 10
(−12)		 5
(−15)		 −10
(−23)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 5.6
(142)		 4.1
(104)		 3.9
(99)		 2.3
(58)		 2.3
(58)		 2.2
(56)		 0.8
(20)		 1.0
(25)		 1.9
(48)		 3.8
(97)		 5.2
(132)		 5.8
(147)		 38.9
(988)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 6.1
(15.5)		 1.7
(4.3)		 1.3
(3.3)		 0.1
(0.3)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 1.0
(2.5)		 1.0
(2.5)		 11.2
(28.4)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 18 14 16 12 11 11 5 6 8 13 17 19 150
Source: Weatherbase.com [12]

Education

Bothell is home to Cascadia College and the University of Washington, Bothell. The two institutions share the same campus, which opened in the year 2000. In 2014 the University of Washington Bothell was ranked #37 in the nation among all colleges and universities by Money Magazine and was ranked 6th in the Nation by Washington Monthly in their "Best Bang for the Buck" rankings of colleges and universities. After becoming accredited in 2006 Cascadia College was named the second best community college in the nation, behind Atlanta Technical College.[13][14][15]
Schools for Bothell students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade are part of the Northshore School District while private schools include Heritage Christian Academy serving kindergarten through 9th grades.[16] Schools in Northshore School district include Fernwood Elementary, Crystal Springs Elementary, Canyon Creek Elementary,Shelton View Elementary, Westhill Elementary, Lockwood Elementary, Frank Love Elementary, Maywood Hills Elementary, Woodmoor Elementary, Woodin Elementary Northshore Junior High School, Canyon Park Junior High School, Skyview Junior High School, Bothell High School, and Secondary Academy for Success. North Creek High School is due to open in the North Creek area of the city in 2017.
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