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Bothell (pronounced /bɒθəl/) is a city located in King and Snohomish Counties in the state of Washington. The population was 30,150 at the time of the 2000 census. Prior to annexation and the 2000 census, the northern portions of Bothell which lie in Snohomish County were considered a part of the Alderwood Manor-Bothell North census-designated place.

History

Prior to European settlement, the Sammamish River Valley from Lake Washington to Issaquah Creek south and upstream of Lake Sammamish was inhabited by a population of as many as 200 native Americans known as the Sammamish. The Sammamish were relocated after the Puget Sound War in 1856 to reservations and non-reservation lands.
In 1870, Columbus S. Greenleaf and George R. Wilson filed land claims in the area abandoned by the Sammamish near present-day Bothell, and built homes. Eight families followed over the next six years. In 1876, Canadian George Brackett bought land and began commercial logging out of a camp located on the north bank of the Sammamish River in what is now the heart of downtown Bothell. A store, school, and sawmill followed over the next several years.
In 1885, Brackett sold 80 acres to David Bothell, a settler from Pennsylvania. The town's first postmaster, who bought his property from Bothell, named the town in his honor in 1888. Later that same year, a local railroad was built through the town to transport coal from Issaquah. Bothell was officially incorporated on April 14, 1909.

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.

Culture

Civic Events

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 4th 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

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.

Sports

Bothell's Pop Keeney Stadium hosts games for several local high schools.
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.

Popular Culture

In December 1962, LIFE Magazine recognized Bothell's 112-foot 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.
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."
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.

Demographics

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/sq mi (394.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.28% White, 1.16% African American, 0.62% Native American, 5.96% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 1.76% from other races, and 3.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.44% of the population.
   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.

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. Biotechnology is a key industry, with Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Seattle Genetics Incorporated, ICOS Corp, Alder Bio, Nastech, Eden, Amgen, Celltech, Nanogen (formerly Epoch Biosciences), and Blue Heron Biotechnology all opening in Bothell. Medical device manufacturers such as Aculight are also located in Bothell.
   Computer technology, data, and telecommunications are well represented, and include companies such as AT&T, Kinesis, Leviton Voice & Data, Systems Interface, T-Mobile, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Parity Corporation and Teltone.
   Engineering firms, including electrical engineering, environmental engineering, and civil engineering, are well represented. Examples include SNC-Lavalin, RH2 Engineering, North Creek Analytical, ECS Engineering, and Path Engineers.
   Bothell also has companies working on new or improved energy technologies, including Neah Power Systems.
   The Seattle Times moved its main production facility to the North Creek business district in Bothell in 2001.

Notable residents

Bryan Alvarez, wrestler

Kyle Cease, comedian and actor

Michael Dahlquist, musician

Michael Dong, skateboarder

Korel Engin, basketball player

Ben Gibbard, musician (Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service)

Blake Lewis, American Idol 2007 runner up

Sanjaya Malakar, American Idol 2007 Top 7 finalist (attended Northshore Jr. High)

Patty Murray, U.S. Senator

Tracie Ruiz-Conforto, Olympic medalist in synchronized swimming

Chris Walla, musician (Death Cab for Cutie)

Doug Yule, musicianFurther Information

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