About Us

In recent years, the once predominantly bedroom communities of Bothell and Kenmore have seen the growth of an economic core centered around biotechnology, computer technology, telecommunications and durable goods. Bothell is home to the University of Washington campus and Cascadia Community College. Kenmore hosts one of the last industrial ports on the northern shore of Lake Washington.

Your Community News Team

	Editor Andy Nystrom 425-483-3732, ext. 5050	Andy Nystrom lives in Seattle and has worked for the Bothell-Kenmore Reporter since its inception in 2002. Previously to serving as editor, he wrote sports and business stories for the Reporter and its predecessor, the Northshore Citizen. He is a San Jose State University graduate.
	Advertising production manager Joan Freeman 425-483-3732, ext. 4050	Joan Freeman is a graphics and fine-arts artist, whose expertise goes beyond graphics to include the illustration and painting of animals.
	Sales Cheryl Helser-Garcia 425-483-3732, ext. 1550	Cheryl Helser-Garcia took over her Reporter inside-sales-representative post in May 2007. She moved to Washington in 1979 and took her first job at the Northshore Citizen newspaper. She has been in the newspaper business more than 25 years, mostly in customer service and production. She enjoys gardening, camping and quilt projects.