Study in Georgetown measures particulate matter PM 2.5 that can cause health problems

A neighborhood grocery store and farmer’s market were two longstanding wishlist items of mine since becoming a Georgetown resident. Little did I know one common denominator, one person, would reign supreme at the helm of both. Enter Marisa. Marisa stocking shelves inside Bloom Bistro. Image by shon't. Name : Marisa Figueroa (she/her) Residency in Georgetown : Marisa’s association to the neighborhood is linked to her business, Bloom Bistro & Grocery. She currently dwells in ne

It’s encouraging to see more Georgetown residents choosing electric vehicles (EVs) for their daily transportation. For many folks in Seattle it feels like the infrastructure isn’t quite there yet, but the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is working to install more charging stations in the city, and if you’re willing to follow some simple guidelines it’s actually pretty easy to charge vehicles at residences and on public streets.

The Duwamish River Community Coalition (DRCC) asks the Georgetown community to participate in a survey that will help shape the organization's priorities for the upcoming state legislative session running from January to March. Access the survey here: https://forms.gle/VLE5v9qqnFUkKnoNA The survey is focused on gathering community priorities and values that will: Help the DRCC ensure they are doing work that feels most important to the Duwamish Valley, and Inform legislative

by Cyra Jane Hobson The Georgetown Association of Arts & Culture (GTAAC) is looking for additional board members to join in January! If you have an interest or investment in the artistic culture of Georgetown and may want to join, please email GTAAC President Cyra Jane Hobson at cyra@georgetown-arts-culture.org to open the conversation. What is GTAAC? Formed in 2023, The Georgetown Association of Arts and Culture (GTAAC) supports artistic and cultural participation in our hi

Georgetown air quality may be negatively impacted by increased tire burning from the Ash Grove Cement Company. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) has been reviewing Ash Grove's requested permit modification, which would remove the 30% daily limit of burning tires for fuel, representing a potential increase in dangerous emissions for the Duwamish Valley. Despite objections from the Duwamish River Community Coalition (DRCC), Georgetown Community Council and community mem

Full name : Cora Linda van Spronsen Nicknames : Bubba Jo, Noona, Tuna Breed : Domestic shorthair Age : I don’t really know! She was a stray that I adopted when I lived in Missoula, Montana in 2020. The shelter there thought she was about 10, but a vet check and my own assessment put her much younger, maybe 3-4 years old. I’ve had her for five years, so I think she’s around 8 now! Occupation/hobbies : Princess, office assistant, chief grooming officer, lap sitter. Favorite tri

Georgetown food banks expect more demand as federal shutdown creates chaos around SNAP food benefits.

Every November, my inbox and social feeds flood with quaint reflections on gratitude. This is not that post.