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FRIDAY, November 2, 2012
UW Bothell reports enrollment growth, campus expansion BY MATT PHELPS
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igher education is important for a society and an economy to grow. The University of Washington’s Bothell campus is doing its part in that circle with steady growth
since it opened in 2007. This academic year has been no different as the school’s enrollment grew a robust 12 percent. The campus reports that enrollment stands at 4,172 students for 201213, among a count of 3,788 full-time equivalent students (FTE). This
number compares to an FTE of 3,377 during 2011-2012. Applications to the university also increased by 13 percent over the previous year. The recent increase in enrollment at UW Bothell now makes it the largest of the five university branch campuses in
the state. The next closest branch in enrollment increase is Tacoma at just under 7 percent. Ninety-two percent of the currently-enrolled students at the Bothell campus are from Washington. “Our student demographics reflect the values
at UW Bothell: quality, access and diversity. We are proud to offer students a world-class University of Washington education that is known for inspiring creativity and innovation,” said Hung Dang, associate vice chancellor for Enrollment Management
and Student Affairs. But the enrollment growth, although robust in comparison to other colleges in the state, has slowed from year-to-year. The growth from 2010 to 2011 stayed pretty steady with only a change of 1 percent. But the growth [ more ENROLL page 6 ]
Kenmore drops toll idea, moves forward with vehicle fees
Federal grants to provide $5.7 million for Bothell and Kenmore projects
only funding option for the Sammamish River Bridge. For example, The City of Kenmore’s federal grants, such as Transportation Benefit the “BRAC” grant, have District (TBD) Board traditionally funded the decided during its regubulk of the cost of regionlarly scheduled meeting al bridge replacements. Monday night that it Karlinsey said that will not go forward with those grants traditionally tolls on the Sammamish are split 80-20 percent River Bridge. with the lower The board also “Rather than amount being agreed to gather making Kenmore paid locally. more informaresidents pay a toll “There are no tion on the we really want to guarantees that condition of get a federal grant.” the city will be the Sammamish successful in City Manager Rob River Bridge. getting grants for Karlinsey Kenmore-rethe bridge, but porter.com first we will aggresreported on this sively pursue story on Oct. 15. any grants or subsidized “Rather than making loans we can find to help Kenmore residents pay us with costs,” said city a toll we really want to spokeswoman Leslie Harget a federal grant,” said ris. Kenmore City Manager City officials still noted Rob Karlinsey. that the bridge is a main Tolling is not the [ more TOLL page 3 ] BY MATT PHELPS
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Local race draws national attention U.S. Senator Patty Murray campaigns for 1st District Congressional candidate Suzan DelBene in Bothell. The 1st District race is getting national attention for being one of the most evenly split in the country thanks to redistricting. For the full story see page 16. MATT PHELPS, Bothell Reporter
Police shoot man in Bothell near Wayne Golf Course An Edmonds man who was allegedly suicidal was injured after an officer opened fire at his pickup truck in Bothell on Friday afternoon. He was treated at the scene near the Bothell/
Kenmore border for unspecified injuries and transported to Harborview Medical Center. The shooting occurred after the man’s wife called police around 1:30 p.m. on Friday to report that her husband was suicidal, said Mountlake Terrace police Cmdr. Don Duncan. She
said her husband left their Edmonds home in his pickup truck. Police located the truck near SR 104 and I-5 and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. A low-speed chase ensued when the driver would not stop, said Duncan. After approximately half a mile down SR
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522, police deployed spike strips that took out two of the vehicle’s tires. Police opened fire at the driver in front of Wayne Public Golf Course, in the 16700 block of 96th Ave. N.E. in Bothell, just off the Burke-Gilman Trail. [ more POLICE page 3 ]
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