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We need your help! Email City Council to secure funding for Georgetown
This year, Georgetown has an opportunity to get several priorities met in the City Budget and WE NEED YOUR HELP! The easiest way you can help is by sending emails to all City Council members in support of three separate proposed budget amendments that will impact Georgetown . The three budget amendments are: $75,000 to support a Georgetown Climate Resiliency HUB & Neighborhood Center  (specific support for Georgetown) $200,000 to support outreach efforts for creation of Busin
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Weigh in now on SDOT projects affecting Georgetown
Upcoming SDOT projects in Georgetown presented at the October GCC meeting. Weigh in now with any questions or concerns!
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Wilson Wants to be Next Mayor
In Gazette  interview, says Harrell administration has "forgotten how to deliver results" Katie Wilson, a community organizer and Transit Riders Union co-founder and executive director is challenging incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell. Early voting began Oct. 17 and the general election is Nov. 4. In coming weeks, Seattle voters will choose who they want to lead the city for the next four years. The Georgetown Gazette  sent questions to both candidates for mayor. Challenger Katie 
Oct 177 min read


Harrell Seeks Second Term
As mayoral election looms, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell answers questions from the Georgetown Gazette
Oct 178 min read


DRCC shares 2025 State of the River Valley
Interested to know how the cleanup of the Duwamish River is going? The Duwamish River Community Coalition  (DRCC) recently shared their...
Sep 301 min read


City offering free yard trees this fall
Looking to add a tree to your property? As part of the Trees for Neighborhoods  planting program, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is...
Sep 212 min read


Georgetown residents invited to shape the future of West Duwamish Greenbelt
The Ridge to River Coalition (R2R) recently announced the 2025 West Duwamish Greenbelt Public Survey. Community members are invited to...
Sep 211 min read


UPDATED - More Lane Reductions Coming to Georgetown?
A repaving project on East Marginal Way S hopes to improve bike and pedestrian safety, but at what expense?
Sep 42 min read


Farmer's market coming to Georgetown for 6 weeks this fall
Georgetown will host a limited run farmer's market starting on Thursday, Sept. 4 and running weekly on Thursdays through Oct. 9. Details:...
Sep 31 min read


Sparkling New Digs for Mercer International Middle School
by Jenn Gosma Georgetown’s middle school students have a brand new, state of the art building to call home this year. Finished in the...
Sep 21 min read


County seeks input on SODO wet weather treatment facilities
King County wants to hear from Georgetown residents on the look and feel of new wet weather treatment facilities in SODO and West...
Aug 51 min read


Help preserve air quality in Georgetown
by Mia Ayala-Marshall In December 2024, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency released a draft Permit Modification and Notice of Construction...
Jul 271 min read


New opportunities for commercial workspaces in Georgetown
by Denise Slattery, Communications Manager, Watershed Community Development Watershed Community Development, in partnership with Equinox...
Jun 32 min read


Airlane Motel for sale again
If sold, problematic property could operate as motel again or as another business Vacant for two years, the former Airlane Motel is  on...
Jun 22 min read


Alleged Georgetown Cat Killer Arrested
Antoine Leander Runner Jr., the man suspected of killing and mutilating cats in the area, was arrested on April 25, 2025. Runner had been previously jailed in 2023 for a series of grisly cat killings. After he was released on November 25, 2024, bodies again started turning up.
May 42 min read


EPA seeking public review of cleanup for Harbor Island Superfund Site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working on its sixth Five-Year Review for the Harbor Island Superfund Site (due in...
Apr 292 min read


SDOT provides slide deck from 3/24 GCC Meeting
Following the 3/24 GCC meeting, SDOT shared a slide deck with updates on the various projects impacting the neighborhood, including the...
Apr 21 min read


FIFA Club World Cup comes to Lumen Field in June
In June, Seattle will host six FIFA Club World Cup 2025 games at Lumen Field, just up the street. Get ready neighbors!
Mar 52 min read


Gazette receives DROF grant second year in a row
Gazetteers Sam and Amy volunteering at the 2024 Georgetown Carnival. The Georgetown Gazette is kicking off 2025 in style! We are pleased...
Jan 121 min read


Lower Duwamish River Sediment Cleanup Commences
The EPA has started polluted-sediment cleanup of the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund site.
Jan 91 min read
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