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  • How is a Bothell company gearing up to build 30 spacecraft yearly?
  • How can Bothell dog owners spot the best local boarding fit?
  • What will Genie's Bothell time capsule reveal to future generations?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Cloudy with occasional rain, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 67, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Portal Space Systems in Bothell prepares to launch its first spacecraft into orbit (komonews.com) — A Bothell-based space company, Portal Space Systems, is preparing to send its first spacecraft, Starburst, into orbit on a Falcon 9 rocket this October. The firm has rapidly expanded into a 65,000-square-foot Bothell facility, where it plans to build about 30 spacecraft a year and develop future missions using its advanced propulsion and magnet technologies.
   

• Peace of Mind While You're Away: Finding the Right Boarding Stay for Your Dog (conservamome.com) — If you're planning a trip from Bothell, this guide walks you through how to choose a local dog boarding facility that truly fits your pet's personality and health needs. It explains what to ask about daily routines, medical policies, supervision, and emergency plans so you can feel confident leaving your dog in capable hands while you're away.
   

• Genie Turns 60, and Asks Its Customers What to Put in the Time Capsule (heavyquipmag.com) — Genie is marking its 60th anniversary by sealing a time capsule this November at its global headquarters in Bothell, and it's inviting customers and partners to submit memories, messages, or photos. The project highlights the company's long-running focus on quality, innovation, and collaboration with the people who use its lifts worldwide.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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