I keep finding a lot of flies in my kitchen even though the windows and doors are closed. I’ve cleaned the trash cans about three times, removed all food/fruit, cleaned the garbage disposal, and I’m constantly vacuuming them up, but new flies keep appearing.
They seem slow and easy to catch, so I’m wondering if they’re hatching somewhere inside the house.
Has anyone dealt with this? Also, any pest control recommendations in the Bothell that are good at actually finding the source?

Does anybody know where I can learn some judo?

There are plenty of BJJ places. but I'm looking for Judo specifically.

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Ask me anything about: Hardwood flooring & installation, Hardwood refinishing, Luxury vinyl (LVP), Tile, Carpet, Countertops, Cabinetry, Best resell advice, DIY questions.

30 + years in the industry.

Here daily, will answer everything. The Team at Interiors NW

It’s finally happening!! The City of Bothell broke ground on the Sammamish River & Waynita Creek Restoration Project last week

Construction is expected to start in early September and continue through winter 2027, with plans to reopen the area in early 2028. During construction, the “Back 9” of the Former Wayne Golf Course will be closed to the public - Please follow all posted signs and do not cross the fencing/barriers or enter the project area. You’ll still be able to access the “Front 9” of the former golf course, as well as adjacent Blyth Park.

The project will restore wetlands and floodplain habitat, improve water quality, create better habitat for Chinook salmon, and help restore a healthier, more resilient river system. Learn more: bothellwa.gov/Waynita

Funding for this project provided by: Washington Department of Ecology Streamflow Restoration and Climate Commitment Act (CCA), King County Parks and Flood Control District, Lake Washington/Cedar/Sammamish Watershed (WRIA , Salmon Recovery Funding Board, Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration Fund, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Forterra, Meta, and Swire Coca-Cola USA.

The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at https://climate.wa.gov.

Image description: Photo of a group of people wearing hard hats and using shovels on a small mound of dirt to "break ground" at project site.

I’m looking for new hobbies and to make some new friends in the area. Was wondering if anyone knew of any book clubs, wine groups, running clubs, baking, etc

I'm looking to learn more about the 4.0+ pickleball scene in the Bothell area:

- Willing to drive up to 30 min

- Typically play Fri nights and Sunday mornings

- I prefer indoor tennis court flooring but also open to evening outdoors. (Note: I've checked Velocity and Bellevue Pickleball Club, but their advanced open plays seem to have low attendance?)

Thank you!

Join us on September 26 for Sustainamania, the City of Bothell’s annual sustainability festival! This free family friendly festival celebrates the everyday actions we can all take to lead a more sustainable life and build lasting change.

There’s a little something for everyone with free activities for all ages: touch-a-trucks, games and crafts, local artisans and vendors, live music from Million Dollar Nile, food trucks, and so much more.

Also returning this year is the very popular Repair Cafe with the WSU Sustainable Community Stewards. Community members can bring in broken items to be repaired or evaluated by a volunteer for free - saving money and keeping materials from ending up in the landfill. There will be fixers for bikes, small appliances, jewelry, clothing, and more.

Learn more at bothellwa.gov/sustainamania.

This event is made possible thanks to our sponsors: BEA Environmental, UW Bothell, and Make Apothecary

Hello! My grandpa lives in Bothell but I live on the other side of the state. I'd like to have a slice of cake or small personal cake delivered to his door for his birthday. I was kind of hoping to find a local bakery that does their own deliveries (rather than Doordash etc.) because I feel like they will probably take a little more care and make it look nicer. I'm having some trouble finding much online. Before I start calling around, does anyone have any recommendations for something like this?

Hi everyone!
Useful local updates are easy to miss when they’re spread across city pages, school notices, transit alerts and event calendars. I wanted to see whether collecting a small selection in one place would actually be helpful.

So I put together Issue #0 of Bothell Beat. It has a few practical updates and events for the coming week. This is a rough test, and it isn’t monetized.

I’d appreciate honest feedback: Was anything here useful? What feels unnecessary? What would you want included in a weekly Bothell briefing?

Read Issue 0 here - https://bothellbeat.beehiiv.com/p/bothell-beat-0

Update: Issue 1 is out now - https://bothellbeat.beehiiv.com/p/bothell-beat-1. Thanks everyone for the encouragement and for thoughtful feedback.

Come to the Crystal Creek Kart Fest for a family day of gaming in a Mario Kart tournament.

Live DJ music, PitStop Challenge to win prizes from businesses.

Crystal Creek Shopping Center | 22612 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell

Event Date: Saturday, August 29

Event time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Contact

Alexa Meyer
[ameyer@feareygroup.com](mailto:ameyer@feareygroup.com)

https://www.businesspropertydevelopment.com/events

This is my trike, stolen from North Seattle. It was potentially spotted in Lynnwood today. I'm sharing here just in case...it's a very heavy tricycle and I imagine the thief would get tired in the heat. Please let me know if you spot it. Thanks

Thao and Ann (Jonathan’s parents) invite you to join them in Magnuson Park on Saturday, August 29th at 9:30am for the Sumner Spirit Fun Walk/Run to honor Jonathan’s 23rd birthday.

"Feel free to register to walk or run or just come along to cheer them on. Bring homemade signs or print flyers from the Jonathan website: www.FindJonathanHoang.com

https://magnusonseries.com/

There's still time to help shape Bothell's future! Feedback on the drafts of both the Downtown Subarea Plan and the Housing Action plan are due by August 31.

If you couldn’t attend the open houses for the Downtown Subarea Plan or the Housing Action Plan, don’t worry! There is still time to review the draft plans and weigh in. The Downtown Subarea Plan helps guide growth, development, and public investments downtown over the next 20 years. And the Housing Action Plan helps ensure we can meet current and future housing needs for our community.

Throughout the last year, the City of Bothell worked closely with the Bothell community to help create these draft plans. And community feedback - YOUR feedback - helps further inform revisions to the drafts. Submitting comments is easy! Visit EngageBothell.com to review the plans and provide feedback by August 31.

- For the Housing Action Plan, go here: https://engagebothell.com/en/projects/housing-action-plan

- For the Downtown Subarea Plan, go here: https://engagebothell.com/en/projects/downtown-subarea-plan-update

Image description: Aerial photo of Downtown Bothell with text that says "Weigh in on the future of Bothell! Share feedback on the draft Downtown Subarea Plan and Housing Action Plan by August 31. Visit EngageBothell.com to get started."

Hi everyone! We’re considering moving to the Bothell/Woodinville area. We currently own a home in lynwood(hilltop elementary )area, but the assigned schools aren’t as strong as we’d like. Our son is 4 and starts elementary next year, so we’re thinking of renting first and eventually buying once we know the area better.

Our biggest priority is a strong elementary → middle → high school feeder path, not just a great elementary school. We’d ideally like a community where our son can stay with a similar peer group through high school.

For those familiar with Northshore and nearby districts, which neighborhoods/communities and feeder paths would you recommend? Are there areas where the elementary is excellent but the middle/high school path is weaker? Also concerned about rezoning in Bothell- should we consider renting elsewhere like Bellevue or redmond instead?

Would love to hear from families who have actually experienced the schools and feeder path in these areas. Thanks!

https://www.bothellwa.gov/2032/Summer-Nights-in-Bothell

Friday, August 21 | 6-9 p.m.

• Opening Act: Caety Sagoian
• Main Act: Nite Wave

• Food Truck Lineup: Fil Up!, Sugar + Spoon, Finn Anthony's & Swagg-n-Wagon Wings & Things

  • Location: Park at Bothell Landing Outdoor Amphitheater
  • Showtime: Opening act will begin at 6:00pm, followed by the main act at 7:00pm. 
  • Seating: Seating is first come, first served. There will be both amphitheater seating and grass seating. Low-back chairs and blankets are encouraged.
  • Parking: Free parking is available at Bothell City Hall Parking Garage, Pop Keeney Stadium, and Sammamish River Park. There is also limited parking in the gravel lot near the Park at Bothell Landing.
  • Food and Beverages: Outside food and beverages are welcome. Alcohol and tobacco are not permitted. If food trucks are present, they will offer food for purchase.
  • Pets: Dogs are welcome at the park and event space, but must remain on a leash at all times. Please be aware that the event includes louder sounds and heightened sensory activity.

Like the title says, my family is looking for a house in the Bothell area or immediate surroundings, and hoping to move in late September. It is for my wife and I, my daughter, my aging father, and our 14lb lovable (and quiet) dog. We need at least 3 bedrooms, but would love to have four as my wife works from home. A garage or other major storage is also somewhat necessary. My wife and I both have stable 3+ year jobs after we moved here from Spokane, and my father is on social security disability. We have great credit, two years of great rental history (with shining landlord reviews, I’m positive), we are respectful of property, and often have the skills needed to keep expensive repairmen away.

I know it’s a long shot to post it to Reddit but I figured it couldn’t hurt to put it out there. Ideally, the cheaper the better, because we want to save up for some simple property of our own. The coolest thing would be to move in as caretakers for someone planning a long absence, or something of that kind, but I know what a pipe dream is when I think it. Still, we prefer to rent from private citizens over management companies when we can, and prefer to believe anything is possible if you connect with the right people.

Any leads, ideas, contacts, or otherwise helpful information is appreciated. Thanks!

Looking for a recommendation. Need a body shop that has experience with classic cars to get an estimate on a classic Miata. Thanks!

https://www.artisanalleypnw.com/paw-ty-in-the-park

We will have Live Music, Face Painting, Ice Cream, Raffles, Scavenger Hunt, Fun Activities for the kids, Handmakers, Bakers, Food & Drink Trucks, Contests for your pets & you! plus there is a Dog Park and a playground, right next to us!

Don't forget the leash & bags!

Why You Won’t Want to Miss Out:

✅ Thoughtfully curated collection of handcrafted creations with your best friends in mind

✅ Pet Costume Contest

✅ Hourly Raffle

✅ See some of our artist demonstrate their Artistry

✅ Delicious Food Trucks

✅ Refreshing & Energizing Drinks

✅ There is a Dog Park & a Kids Park with a FUN playground right next to us! Not to mention a lovely walking/biking trail along the Sammamish River.

Sponsored by Fire Writing PNW  & All Paws Pet Bakery