UPDATE: The Washington State Patrol canceled the alert at 12:45 p.m
Thursday after the toddler was located in Edmonds
- The Washington State Patrol issued an endangered missing person alert for a 16-month-old girl Thursday morning
The alert was activated on behalf of the Bothell Police Department
WSP said the child was taken from their legal guardian's home around 1:30 a.m
She has brown hair and eyes and was last seen wearing a white onesie with patterned long sleeves
the child's 36-year-old non-custodial parent
She was wearing a black hoodie and black pants
"There is concern for the safety and welfare of the child," the alert posted on social media said
There was no associated vehicle at this time
The criteria for an Amber Alert from the Washington State Patrol
All elements 1 through 4 should be satisfied
after considering all the facts and circumstances of the incident
for the incident to qualify as an AMBER Alert
The incident must be reported to and investigated by a law enforcement agency and the child
suspect and vehicle information entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) if there is sufficient information available
See guidelines for issuing Amber Alerts from AmberAlert.gov
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12:45 PM | Updated: 12:51 pm
(Photo courtesy of the Bothell Police Department)
BY FRANK SUMRALL
A 16-month-old child was found safely after she was taken from the home of their legal guardian in Bothell Thursday morning
A missing/endangered person alert was issued and shared on social media before she was found safely in a trailer
“We just took the baby into custody a moment ago
the public information officer for the Bothell Police Department (BPD)
“She’s being transported back to the police station right now
We’re taking her to the hospital just so we know she’s perfectly OK.”
Johnson also confirmed that they have a suspect—the baby’s non-custodial mother—in custody following the kidnapping
“The charge is custodial interference,” Johnson said
“There may be more charges to follow.”
Detectives with the Bothell Police Department were concerned for the baby’s safety
making it an “all hands on deck” case for the department
“Detectives who were working on other cases
Do you need another person out in the field?” Johnson shared
came to help with the situation so that we could get the baby back to safety.”
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Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story included the suspect’s name
KOMO News removed the man’s name from this story after the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said charges could not be filed in the case since the alleged incident falls beyond the statute of limitations according to a 2019 Washington state law
- A 44-year-old Bothell High School teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a minor and communication with a minor for immoral purposes will not face charges for the alleged incident
The Bothell Police Department said the educator was arrested on Thursday and the alleged crimes happened in 2015 and 2016 when the victim was attending the school
the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said the case was referred to the prosecutor’s office
“but it is beyond the statute of limitations.”
the Washington state law changed involving crimes of sexual misconduct with a minor in the first degree so the crime has no statute of limitations
charges can be filed whenever a survivor comes forward and there is evidence to prove that crime beyond a reasonable doubt
“criminal offenses that occurred before July 28
Since the case allegedly involving the teacher happened in 2015 and 2016
prosecutors in Washington state could not file a criminal case
“Three separate senior deputy prosecuting attorneys reviewed this case and the available admissible evidence when it was referred (Monday) by police investigators
and each came to the same conclusion,” KCPAO spokesperson Casey McNerthney said in a statement
CRIME BLOTTER
BY JULIA DALLAS
The Bothell Police Department (BPD) reported Thursday that it arrested a teacher for alleged sexual misconduct with a former student
According to BPD, via Facebook
who is a band teacher at Bothell High School
on one felony count of sexual misconduct with a minor in the first degree and one felony count of communication with a minor for immoral purposes
The alleged crimes took place in 2015 and 2016
while the woman was a student at the school
“She is fully cooperating with our detectives in this active investigation,” BPD wrote
MyNorthwest does not name suspects until they are officially charged
BY KIRO 7 NEWS STAFF
A Bothell teacher and band instructor accused of sexual misconduct with a minor will not be charged because the statute of limitations expired
the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said
When a case is beyond the statute of limitations under Washington state law
prosecutors statewide cannot file a criminal case
the statute of limitations changed for sexual misconduct with a minor
that crime in Washington state has no statute of limitations
That means that when that crime occurred on or after July 28
the crime can be charged whenever a survivor comes forward and there is admissible evidence to prove that crime beyond a reasonable doubt
so those criminal offenses that occurred before July 28
2019 are bound by a statute of limitations
According to the Bothell Police Department (BPD)
the teacher has worked at the high school for many years
and the alleged crimes took place in 2015 and 2016 when the victim was a student at Bothell High School
Police claim there is no indication of additional victims
but they are concerned about the possibility of other victims
a spokesperson for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said:
Three separate senior deputy prosecuting attorneys reviewed this case and the available admissible evidence when it was referred today by police investigators
This decision is based on the law and is not a judgement on the young woman involved here
We appreciate the work of Bothell Police and appreciate state lawmakers changing the statute of limitations for this criminal offense back in 2019.”
The protection of our students is our primary responsibility
Dean will remain on administrative leave while the District continues to investigate this matter
If anyone has additional information about this situation
they are asked to please contact the Bothell Police Department.”
— A man in his 50s was arrested for suspected DUI after crashing into two utility poles in Bothell Thursday evening
knocking out power to thousands of customers
The Bothell Police Department first posted about the single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Bothell Way Northeast and Northeast 188th Street just before 7:14 p.m
The driver was treated at the scene for his injuries and was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI
The crash initially knocked out power to more than 2,000 people. Crews with Puget Sound Energy responded to the scene and worked overnight to restore power to customers. The online PSE outage map showed just over 100 customers without power in western Washington as of 9 a.m
Bothell Way Northeast remained closed between 185th and 191st streets while utility crews were at the scene
The BPD said other intersections were also impacted by the power outages and road closures
and reminded drivers to “treat all dark intersections as all-way stops.”
No other information is available at this time
By Natalie Compagno and Greg Freitas September 19
Seattleites traveling on State Route 522 would recognize the famous motto on a road sign: “Welcome to Bothell…for a day or a lifetime.” That is, if the local jokesters haven’t covered up the first three letters of the town name. After decades the signage disappeared
Finally with the backing of local merchants
requiring little planning and zero paralysis by analysis
then welcome to Bothell for a heavenly weekend
and walkable access to the tranquil Sammamish River and trails
everything needed for a relaxing visit is ready to go
“History Pub” offers interesting classes and seminars
Playing hooky has never been so well-catered
You could spend the entire weekend just enjoying the campus
but when it’s time to take recess from the revelry
the hotel location provides easy access on foot or two wheels to the local trail network
Find solace from the splashers to the north, where the trails get rural quickly and extend into Snohomish County. North Creek Forest is a Coast Salish ancestral site and idyllic 64-acre nature park, with birdwatching and forest bathing available
Look for hawks and great horned owls as you become one with the forest
Bothell’s history follows the usual Pacific Northwest arc: logging
But today’s downtown core looks brand new and is perfectly walkable
The University of Washington Bothell opened in 1990
adding a youthful influx to the former timber town
Kutay Gokeri attended UW Bothell and decided to open his own business there after school. The son of Seattle’s beloved and buzzing Cafe Turko founders, he opened Daily Grind Bothell a short walk from the hotel. Start the day right with a Turkish coffee and his mother’s spanakopita. Alexa’s Cafe is another great breakfast option that leans more toward long
The happy hour smoked carnitas tacos are yummy
The appeal of Bothell becomes apparent when chatting with long-time locals. Step into the curio shop Bothell Jewelers & Collectibles to chat with the owner and get lost in the treasures, or Sankara Imports next door for imported finds
Zulu’s Board Game Cafe provides the perfect souvenir for the trip
rely on the employees’ encyclopedic expertise for a recommendation
Every night, more than 10,000 crows make their way to the roost at UW Bothell to spend the night. The city has embraced the intelligent avians as its unofficial mascot, and you can find “I Survived a Murder in Bothell WA” T-shirts everywhere. Krō Bär is the latest establishment to adopt the feisty creature
It’s an appropriately dark and moody drinking den with excellent cocktails and small plates
try the Krō-makase and the bartender will pour a bespoke tipple based on your mood and preferences
Bothell’s elevated dining scene is small but mighty, and everyone seems to know each other. Industry staff recommend Poquito’s (a sister to the Capitol Hill location), and Amaro for Italian food. Our pick for dinner is The Cottage
with its naturally lit indoor/outdoor setting
so late summer menus might showcase burrata
The restaurant has a full calendar of fun promotions, like Wine Wednesday featuring three local tastes for $10. To sample exclusive and extremely expensive spirits at a fraction of the cost, The Cottage has one of the coolest promotions around
a Bunnahabhain 25-year single malt Scotch whisky — and sell one ounce pours at cost until it runs out
Don’t delay or that bottle will be empty by the time you arrive
It’s a city where the world’s fortunes shift by the hour
and where even the hotel lobby could double as a global chessboard
a visitor might encounter a senator deep in thought
This charming coastal town with New England-style cottages
Take advantage of an easy direct flight between Seattle and Music City
the traveler knows what to expect when taking the direct flight from Seattle to Nashville for a long weekend
The throngs on Lower Broadway at the honky tonks
Hidden among the thicket of cranes and spheres
Seattle contains an array of architectural marvels that deserve exploration
From historic treasures to contemporary masterpieces
here’s a curated itinerary to immerse yourself in Seattle's fine design
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by Alton Worley II
— “The timing just aligned perfectly,” is what a Bothell man had to say after winning $2 million from a Scratch lottery ticket
won in his millions in late March when he decided to visit the 76 gas station located at 19611 Alderwood Mall Parkway in Lynnwood to buy a few lottery tickets
His initial plan was to purchase one of the Scratch tickets
he decided to grab another ticket that caught his eye
which could be described as one of the best decisions he ever made
I tried checking my tickets but couldn’t see if I had won on this particular ticket
I jokingly said ‘hopefully it’s one of those $2 million ones!’” said S.M.W
“They said it was – and I just started screaming
My fiancée came downstairs because she thought something was wrong.”
and his fiancée were able to put an offer on a house they loved
“None of this would be possible without Washington’s Lottery,” said S.M.W
the few family members he told about his win were met with disbelief
They weren’t initially shocked that he won because they thought he was pulling an April Fools’ joke
They eventually believed him with some convincing
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Scene after a suspected DUI crash in Bothell
BY SAMANTHA LOMIBAO, KIRO 7 AND MYNORTHWEST STAFF
more than 900 residents were without power overnight after police say a car crashed into two power poles in downtown Bothell
a man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of DUI around 7 p.m
The silver sedan he was driving was left crushed along Bothell Way Northeast
shutting down the roadway from 185th to 191st Street in both directions as crews worked to clear the scene
University of Washington Bothell invested a total of $5.74 million into research efforts in 2023
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching this week released its latest research classifications — and the University of Washington Bothell was named among them as a “Research College and University.”
The category is a new addition to the foundation’s Research Activity Designations, which was announced by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation on Feb
“A highlight of our work to modernize the Carnegie Classification is the new Research Colleges and Universities designation
which will shed light on institutions that have engaged in research but historically haven’t been recognized for it,” Ted Mitchell
“Instead of limiting research designations to the select institutions that award Ph.D.s
all types of colleges and universities will now be celebrated for their research contributions
The category’s qualifying investment amount sits at at least $2.5 million per year
UW Bothell exceeded this number with a total of $5.74 million in research spending for the fiscal year 2023
“We are proud to offer big university resources and opportunities
while providing a close-knit campus experience with small class sizes that invite our students to get to know our expert faculty,” said Chancellor Kristin G
“Our faculty do wide ranging and impactful research that benefits communities and garners interest across our campus
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The University of Washington Bothell has named Cherokee Nation citizen Dr
Jennifer McLoud-Mann as its new dean of the School of STEM
– The University of Washington Bothell has named Cherokee Nation citizen Dr
McLoud-Mann has been serving as interim dean since February 2024
She previously served as associate dean for four years and as division chair of Engineering & Mathematics for six years
She joined UW Bothell in 2013 from the University of Texas at Tyler
where she served as the associate dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
“I am excited to lead the STEM community as we strengthen and expand partnerships amongst ourselves and beyond the school,” McLoud-Mann said
“The focus will be on creating experiential learning and research opportunities for students
especially for people from historically marginalized or under-recognized groups.”
She received a doctorate in mathematics from the University of Arkansas in 2002 and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from East Central University in Ada
McLoud-Mann is known for her expertise and research in mathematics as well as her leadership work in higher education
She has been instrumental in developing innovative undergraduate research programs at UW Bothell
and her commitment to experiential education drives her teaching philosophy
“As a long-time member of our campus community
McLoud-Mann understands our institution and has nurtured deep relationships that will support the School of STEM and our campus,” Dr
“Her career exemplifies a commitment to education access
collaborative research and community engagement
making her an inspiring figure in the field of STEM education.”
McLoud-Mann is a first-generation college graduate
Having grown up in an economically disadvantaged community
her lived experiences have fueled a deep commitment to supporting others – especially people from underserved communities – throughout her career
She has secured several grants aimed at improving educational equity in STEM
including a grant for the STEM Transfer Partnership between UW Bothell and Cascadia College that supports work of the two institutions to share data
identify barriers and increase bachelor’s degree completion of low-income transfer students
my immediate plans are to create a leadership transition plan and to spend time with family and friends,” McLoud-Mann said
I look forward to investing time in listening and learning more about the opportunities and challenges for the school.”
Proof read your articles on a dead kid please
And Zornes changed her vote from yes in 2021 to no in 2024 after taking money from private developers and realtors
supports a bunch of candidates who also support affordable housing
Maybe it’s because they share the same goals
Those candidates and those church folks have been trying to get Bothell to build affordable housing for years…
and back when none of the current progressive council members were actually in office
It’s to their credit that these folks have worked so hard to build what they promised their congregation and constituents
Are there valid questions about this project
But not about this pastor and this council’s dedication and sincerity
May heaven bless them and bring them success
this project has evolved so much (out of necessity)
that whatever she voted for back in 2021 might not be quite what’s on the table in 2024
I bet you more money has changed hands in Bothell
Have you seen all the apartments going up will zero parks or area for tax payers
I think Bothell government has been on the take for a long time
The $6 million figure is not a robust figure
Using Zillow comps the value of the Lot P South and the bond interest paid by the city for the purchase pegs thus “gift” at about $16 million in 2024 dollars
The letter of intent needs to be terminated before the Oct 18th deadline
Instead of getting $10 million from a developer to have for the city’s general fund we are giving away the land for free to a church who is partnering with for-profit companies who still do not have the money
and the land will sit undeveloped for years to come
I didn’t know the city of Bothell was swimming in cash
and we don’t think we need the money to scale out our infrastructure and services
Follow the money to find what I think is a scandal
A pastor increases her personal donations to city candidates
Oh and one of the city council members removed their work with a church from their LinkedIn account
I wonder if LinkedIn can recover older versions of people’s profiles
BUMC employees will move into the low income housing that the city just gave to BUMC since their average salary hovers around the poverty range
What happens in two years when City of Bothell has a financial shortfall and has to let people go
Why doesn’t the City Manager do something to protect the City’s financial interest
Raise your hand if you lost power for a bit last week
Raise your other hand if you found yourself searching for something that could warm you right through to your bones
offsetting the chill that came with the bomb cyclone
Considering we’re staring down the barrel of a cold, wet winter
it seems right to keep doling out soup recommendations
If you’ve had your fill of Fremont’s piping-hot ramen scene
head to Bothell for even more steaming bowls of soup
Here are three great options spotlighting traditional Thai
24032 Bothell Everett Highway, #400, Bothell; 425-408-1462, stonekoreanrestaurant.com
This local Korean chainlet first opened in Redmond in 2011
there’s a multitude of soups and stews on the menu
but the specialty at Stone is the soft tofu soup ($20)
beef or shellfish as well as versions with kimchi and extra vegetables
The soup is customized based on spice level and comes with a side of rice and at least a half-dozen accompanying banchan dishes
which arrived still vigorously bubbling in a sleek stone pot
it was an added bonus I could’ve done without
The banchan featured a delicious array of greatest hits — kimchi cucumbers
sesame-oiled broccoli and more kimchi — and the chicken wings ($17) were crunchy and juicy
1427 228th St. S.E., Bothell; 425-481-6800, 90bangkok.com
It was a scramble to get a seat during one recent lunch at this busy Thai cafe
located in the Canyon Park Shopping Center
I was lured to 90° Bangkok by the drunken tom yum soup with chicken ($15); bobbing with mushrooms
tomatoes and onions in a rich and spicy coconut milk broth with a kick of lime
there’s also a bounty of aromatics in the broth — sprigs of cilantro
curls of lemongrass and chunks of galangal help create depth
(I also ordered a side of rice ($2.50) because I can never have enough rice.) If spicy coconut soup isn’t your thing
try the wonton soup ($15) with shrimp and pork wontons in a clear
The noodle add-on for three bucks is a must
Also lovely are the fried spring rolls ($10) — crunchy little cigars filled with bean thread noodles
19103 Bothell Way N.E., Bothell; 425-488-1308, pasion-tequila.com
This family-owned Mexican restaurant has a massive menu
but it’s hard to look past the Levanta Muertos
Translating to “raise the dead,” a bowl of this soup ($17) is the size of a small cauldron
The massive square bowl arrives brimming with rice
avocado and strips of tortilla chips in a spicy
Pasion also serves tortilla soup ($14.50) — also with a very generous portion of shredded chicken
crema and what seems like a full cup of shredded Jack cheese
Did I mention there are warm chips by the basket and chunky
Let your heart guide you as to whether you need that second basket
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Moments after Skyview completed a 14-point fourth-quarter comeback to keep its season alive
Levi Webb found teammate Max Christiansen and embraced him with a handshake
“I can’t thank you enough,” the Skyview senior running back told his senior center
Trailing by 10 points as the clock ticked down during Saturday’s Class 4A state playoff football game against Bothell at Kiggins Bowl
Webb scored Skyview’s first touchdown and was knocking on the door of another as the Storm drove inside the Cougars’ 5-yard line
looked for space along his right side and dove forward when a Bothell defender jarred the ball loose
The senior lineman pounced on the ball after it rolled several yards into the end zone and secured it for a go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes left
Skyview’s defense handled the rest by turning Bothell over on downs and allowing the Storm to kneel out the clock for a 17-13 win at Kiggins Bowl
7 seed Skyview is on to the state quarterfinals for the second straight year where it will face No
“I was getting a little scared,” Christiansen said
‘I can’t have our last game be at Kiggins
so we just gotta keep going,’ and that’s what happened.”
Skyview players also weren’t going to let Saturday be the last game for their head coach, Steve Kizer, who announced in October this season would be his last after 21 years leading the Storm
Once Skyview quarterback Doogie Poindexter took a knee to end the game
several Storm players ran toward Kizer at midfield led by senior Gavin Packer
They delivered Kizer win number 155 of his head coaching career and at least another week of the 2024 season
“You’ve got to work hard for that dude because he puts so much in us,” Webb said
“I’ve known Kize since I was born,” Skyview senior Kaden Hamlin added
“He hired my dad (associate head coach Matt Hamlin) when my mom was pregnant with me
… I’ve known Kize my whole life
Skyview’s leading receiver with 87 yards on six catches
the sparkplug the Storm needed after they were limited to just three points through three quarters
With Bothell holding a 13-3 lead following quarterback Jaylen Viars’ 21-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter
the Cougars got the ball back and burned nearly six minutes of clock in the fourth before Skyview’s defense forced a punt
Packer hauled in a 52-yard catch and run from Poindexter
setting up Webb for a 6-yard touchdown run
Skyview’s defense denied Bothell a first down on its next drive
Webb and Rex Allinger combined for a tackle for loss on third down
and a shanked Bothell punt gave Skyview the ball on Bothell’s 30-yard line
Poindexter completed three straight passes to Packer
Micah Robison and Toren Baker before the play of the game — Christiansen’s recovered fumble for a touchdown
“That was a great job by our center Max Christiansen to get on that fumble
It wasn’t a thing of beauty the rest of the game
We kept shooting ourselves in the foot.”
perhaps Skyview’s final touchdown looked like a fortuitous bounce
the Storm have been in similar spots on several occasions this season and delivered nearly every time
Graham-Kapowsin and Richland all came down to the wire
“We just like to like to think we create our own luck,” Hamlin said
“Our hard work is going to create our own luck.”
they’ve added another to the late-game heroics category
“We’ve been battle-tested — that’s for sure,” Kizer said
B — Viars 21 run (Diego Palomera Curiel kick)
S — Max Christiansen end zone fumble recovery (Tang kick)
— Washington resident Jeff Thornburg has an impressive and lengthy resume
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It's called Supernova
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More than 900 Puget Sound Energy customers in Bothell were without power Friday morning after a car crashed into and knocked down two power poles Thursday evening
The driver was treated at the scene and then arrested
the Bothell Police Department said on social media
On Thursday night, 2,210 customers initially lost power, Puget Sound Energy said. As of 10 a.m. Friday, the utility’s outage map showed power was restored to all remaining customers who were still in the dark Friday morning as crew worked on repairs
Police first reported the crash on social media around 7:15 p.m
Puget Sound Energy utility crews also responded
Bothell Way Northeast remained closed between Northeast 185th Street and Northeast 191st Street as of 2:30 p.m
Police estimated the road would reopen at 4 p.m
“an exemplar of an undergraduate research mentor,” received UW Bothell’s first endowed faculty fellowship
who strives in her classes and the student programs she leads to make STEM topics appealing and accessible
especially to students from groups commonly underrepresented in scientific fields
“It was a chance to explore my interests in a class that didn’t have high-level math prerequisites,” Preisinger says
“The focus was less on solving equations and more on fascinating conceptual topics such as the origin
Her top-notch classwork and obvious interest led to an invitation from Key to join the gravitational wave astronomy research group, which seeks to detect ripples in space-time caused by events like colliding black holes or neutron stars. The group conducts research with collaborations including the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)
It’s one of multiple ways Key helps students develop their scientific and professional skills
She also heads the UW Bothell STEM Public Outreach Team (SPOT)
a group of student ambassadors like Preisinger who visit K–12 schools to get young people excited about STEM opportunities; and the Space Science Computing Academy
in which Key partners with Heritage University
on the Yakama Nation’s homelands in Toppenish
to bring students to the Bothell campus for STEM courses and professional development
passion-led mentorship—lead to a deeper appreciation for scientific research and discovery
Her profound commitment to creating a culture of belonging for these undergraduates
and encouraging them to make a positive impact in the world
Gamboa Endowed UW Bothell STEM Faculty Fellowship
The endowment funds are supporting this year’s SPOT ambassadors in their outreach work
Jennifer McLoud-Mann, professor and dean of the UW Bothell School of STEM
sees Key’s work with SPOT as integral to increasing the pipeline of students in STEM disciplines
“Key is an exemplar of an undergraduate research mentor,” McLoud-Mann says
“She focuses not only on making research discoveries but also on developing student soft skills.”
Key has seen the importance of soft skills—like teamwork, communication, time management, leadership and critical thinking—in her work with international consortia such as LIGO and LISA
the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna mission spearheaded by NASA and the European Space Agency
Both have thousands of individuals collaborating across continents and decades on a shared scientific goal
“It’s not the same as doing a physics problem or analyzing the data with computers or even mentoring students,” Key says
“The way we all figure out how to work together to be able to make these discoveries
to get it funded—it takes a lot of people to figure out how to make this kind of science work.”
This big-picture thinking is what fuels Key to build upon the technical skills taught in STEM classes
helping students build the people skills that can be just as crucial in real-world applications
no matter what field they enter after graduating
who left her “comfy tech job” to now pursue a master’s degree in international studies at the UW in Seattle
is considering combining her experiences and education to work in the field of space policy
Key showed me that it’s not just calculus experts who make meaningful contributions to awe-inspiring scientific research,” she says
“It turns out there are all kinds of ways that all kinds of people can contribute to amazing science.”
Michelle Gamboa’s father had only a suitcase and a dream when he left the Philippines for Hawaii as a young man
His unshakable belief in hard work as a catalyst for opportunity is at the heart of the Sr
established in her late father’s name to support distinguished faculty in mentoring undergraduate research
A UW alumna in computer science and software engineering and current co-chair of the UW Bothell School of STEM Advisory Board
Gamboa set up the endowment in 2019 and pledged $100,000 over five years
An anonymous donor grant through UW Bothell brought the amount to $150,000
Associate Professor Joey Shapiro Key was the inaugural recipient
This June, at the UW Bothell STEM Symposium Awards
another faculty member will be chosen to receive the annual earnings on the invested total
which will continue to fund undergrad mentorship in perpetuity
supporting UW Bothell’s exceptional faculty in further fostering supportive learning environments
broadening access for those from underserved communities
and motivating students to make a positive impact
Learn more about the Sr. Chief Ronald G. Gamboa Endowed UW Bothell STEM Faculty Fellowship
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— A 16-year-old is dead after a single-car crash in Bothell Saturday morning
Police believe he may have been trying to elude Lake Forest Park authorities just before the crash
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives responded to the fatal crash in the 24200 block of Locust Way in the unincorporated Bothell area at around 2 a.m
The 16-year-old driver was declared dead when fire personnel arrived at the scene
there were two others in the vehicle who were taken to Harborview Medical Center to be evaluated
Detectives discovered that the vehicle was traveling northbound on 61st Ave NE from the King County line
which changes its name to Locust Way in Snohomish County
Initial investigations showed the vehicle failed to negotiate a sweeping right-hand turn
the vehicle was possibly involved in an eluding incident in King County with Lake Forest Park Police just before the crash happened
Detectives are working to determine the cause of the crash
The cause and manner of death will be determined and released by the Snohomish County Medical Examiner
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