š± Which downtown Bothell businesses were forced to close for safety fixes?
What's up Bothell! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Which downtown Bothell businesses were forced to close for safety fixes?
- How a $500K state boost could bring 2,000 quantum jobs to Bothell
- How Bothellās police costs stack up against Shoreline and neighbors
Also on today's calendar: Downtown Issaquah Spring Wine & Artwalk and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 39 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Downtown Bothell Jolted As Safety Sweep Shuts Multiple Spots (hoodline.com) ā Several downtown Bothell properties were temporarily closed after coordinated fire and police inspections found serious fire and life safety hazards that must be fixed before reopening. City officials say the sweep is part of ongoing efforts to keep busy downtown spaces safe, and business owners are urged to work with Bothellās Fire Prevention office to complete repairs, documentation, and follow-up inspections. 
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ā¢ Washington Directs $500K To IonQ Expansion In Bothell (hoodline.com) ā Bothellās quantum computing hub is set for major growth as Gov. Bob Ferguson directs $500,000 in state Strategic Reserve funds to expand IonQās local facility, leveraging over $14 million in private investment. Officials say the project could add 100 engineering jobs soon and up to 2,000 total positions within five years, positioning Bothell as a key national quantum manufacturing center. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Shoreline police report lower costs āthrough economies of scale' (myedmondsnews.com) ā Shorelineās latest police report shows fewer 911 calls, faster responses, and lower per-resident policing costs than many nearby cities, including Bothell. For Bothell residents, itās a useful benchmark: Bothellās 2024 law-enforcement spending was higher per capita than Shorelineās, while both cities share regional crisis-response services that send behavioral health teams alongside officers. The report highlights how contracting and shared services shape local safety budgets. Ā Ā Ā
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Downtown Issaquah Spring Wine & Artwalk
232 Front St N, Issaquah
6:00 pm
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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Strikke Yarn & Supply
Strikke Yarn & Supply , 18728 Bothell Way NE Ste #B , Bothell
6:00 pm -
Brian James Was Here
The Cottage , 10029 NE 183rd St , Bothell
6:30 pm -
Musical Performance - NPAC ā Bothell High School Theatre Arts
Bothell High School , 9130 NE 180th St , Bothell
7:00 pm -
Dain Norman
McMenamins Anderson School , 18607 Bothell Way NE , Bothell
7:00 pm -
BHS Theatre Spring Musical - Anything Goes
Northshore Performance Arts Center , 18125 92nd Ave NE , Bothell
7:00 pm -
2Old2B Famous
McMenamins Anderson School , 18607 Bothell Way NE , Bothell
8:00 pm -
Washington Health Outreach for Free and Low-Cost Veterinary Care
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
11:00 am -
Chase Rabideau LIVE at The Cottage
The Cottage , 10029 NE 183rd St , Bothell
6:30 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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Marimba Band
Hollywood Hill Elementary , 17110 148th Avenue N.E. , Woodinville
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Parent & Tot (2 - 5 Yrs)
Creart Studioz , 1427 228th St SE , Bothell
9:45 am -
Family Story Time
Kenmore Library , 6531 NE 181st Street , Kenmore
10:00 am -
Baby Stay and Play
Mill Creek Library - Sno-Isle Libraries , 15429 Bothell Everett Hwy , Mill Creek
10:00 am
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found dog in Parkview Ridge neighborhood in Bothell.
Male black/brown pitbull type dog with no collar. Secured in my garage at the moment. (Nextdoor Bothell) - Happy Motherās Day, Coastal Poster Sunset Artwork looks amazing.
Mother's Day is coming so fast this year. Wish I was on the beach... https://www.zazzle.com/happy_mother_s_day_coastal_poster_sunset_artworkā¦ (Nextdoor 3rd Dr)
- Eurofins Scientific posted a job opening for Entry Level Cleaning Technician in Bothell. Apply here.
- Heidelberg Materials posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist in Bothell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bothell here.
š Nearby News
Woodinville
- Summer 2026 Concert Lineup At Washington's Major Venues (kissfm1053.com)
- Trader Joe's will open new stores across 12 states. Here's where they are going (lehighvalleylive.com)
- Donald 'Don' D. Bolingbroke, 94 (cdapress.com)
Lake Forest Park
- Ballinger Way Down To One Lane At Night (lfptowncrier.com)
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