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Bothell, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hey there, Bothell! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Northshore elementary schools near Bothell could be on the chopping block?
  • Pilotless planes are being developed in Bothell—would you ride one?
  • Bothell PCC now has a voice on a key labor committee

Also on today's calendar: Evergreen Academy Montessori Open House and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: How long is a minute? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Washington election resources: Find a ballot drop box or vote center | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 58 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 55, low: 43.
  • Sunday: A couple of showers possible, with a high of 58 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northshore School District considers closing some elementary schools (king5.com) — Northshore School District, based in Bothell, is weighing closure of some elementary schools and boundary changes after losing about 1,400 students since 2020. Recommendations will be presented at a study session Monday, Oct. 26, with community input visits in November and final decisions expected by March 2027, affecting Bothell families starting in fall 2028.
   

• Pilot-Less Aircraft Program Launches in Seattle (keyw.com) — Bothell is now home to Reliable Robotics’ new R&D center, where engineers are developing radar and automation systems that could eventually let airplanes taxi, take off, fly, and land with remote oversight instead of onboard pilots. Backed by $115 million in new funding, the company is testing autonomous aircraft technology with potential military and commercial applications while public skepticism about driverless vehicles remains high.
   

• PCC Labor Management Advisory Committee Vote Results — UFCW 3000 (ufcw3000.org) — Bothell PCC shoppers and workers now have meat department employee Kris Jamison representing their store on PCC’s Labor Management Advisory Committee, following union elections completed October 21. The committee, which includes members from locations across the region, will soon appoint eight Labor Management Committee members, while nominations continue for open seats in Edmonds, Burien, and Redmond.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bonded pair of sibling cats up for adoption.
    The tortoiseshell has mild wobbly cat syndrome. They are good with other pets but not with children. They're neutered, potty trained and vaccinated… (Nextdoor Downtown Bothell)
  • Greetings neighbors.
    I am helping my daughter who has a young family who are new to the Westhill community and I am seeking routine house cleaning for them. I would… (Nextdoor Westhill)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Assistant Manager WA in Bothell. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for cook production in Bothell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bothell here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Calm, Glow and Expert Care at The Spa at Willows Lodge (spasofamerica.com)
  • GotRot Publishes Winter Dry Rot Repair Guide Featuring a Woodinville Chimney Leak Restoration (natlawreview.com)
  • People aren't drinking like they used to. Can WA beer, wine industries adapt? (kuow.org)

Lake Forest Park

  • 19433 28th Avenue NE - Neuhold - 19433 28th Ave NE Lake Forest Park WA (1 units available) (zillow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How long is a minute?" — It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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