WSDOT to close 1st Avenue Bridge NB lanes for temporary repairs March 9-11 WSDOT plans to repair the 1st Avenue Bridge closing northbound lanes March 9-11 for the first phase. More work will follow. Drivers who use the State Route 99 First Avenue S Bridge over the Duwamish River will likely experience more traffic headaches soon. The bridge's northbound lanes will be closed from 5 a.m. Monday, March 9 to 8 p.m. March 11. Drivers will need to find alternate routes. Last month,

I Luv Teriyaki restaurant returns to Georgetown after a fire destroyed it three years ago.

Here are rights and resources to review in case there is a surge of ICE arrests in Seattle.

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is currently designing updates to Carleton Ave S between S Willow St and S Eddy St as part of the Georgetown Healthy Streets program. Proposed project area The below changes are currently in the design phase to support SDOT's priorities to "make neighborhood streets more enjoyable, livable, and safer" : Add large street trees to grow the city’s urban tree canopy and address inequities that are experienced by Georgetown, which d

The Office of the Mayor recently released information and resources for the Stand Together Initiative , Seattle's response to Immigration Enforcement activity. What is the Stand Together Initiative? The Stand Together Seattle Initiative invites private property owners (home owners, businesses and property owners) to post notices stating that their property may not be accessed by federal agents without a warrant. Download, print, and post  a Stand Together Seattle sign at you

Two northbound lanes of the State Route 99 First Avenue S Bridge over the Duwamish River are closed with no immediate timetable for repair and reopening.

Longtime resident receives community award for parks advocacy and youth mentoring Domingo Barron received the Patty Foley Community Builder Award at the annual Georgetown Post-Holiday Party. Past winners Holly Krejci, left, and Marianne Clark, right, posed with Barron. (Photo by Greg Ramirez) Domingo Barron, a longtime business owner and youth sports coach in Georgetown, received the Patty Foley Community Builder Award last month. Barron was honored at the annual Georgetown P

by Kelsey Nyland Last year, American Forests and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released a new map that shows the “Tree Equity Score” of urban areas across the state. According to the Seattle Times , the score takes into account a census block group’s “tree canopy need and socioeconomic context.” The highest possible score is 100, and the higher the score, the better an area’s tree coverage. The map proves what Georgetown communities have long kno

The Vera project plans to open a 300-person music club and theater in Georgetown.

Business owner wants to stop posters on utility poles

A developer wants to build about 30 one-bedroom and studio apartments at the old Rainier Beer Malt House, 5900 Airport Way S.

Ash Grove will burn more tires to heat its cement kiln but environmental groups oppose the plan

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

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

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

Last week, the Georgetown Business Association (GBA) and Georgetown Community Council (GCC) called on the community to support City funding for Georgetown . The efforts of the neighborhood--including letter writing and in-person lobbying by community members at an October 28th City Council meeting--are showing results with the City. All three proposed amendments, supported by Councilmember Saka, have passed the first budget hurdle and are in the next round of negotiations. Le

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

Upcoming SDOT projects in Georgetown presented at the October GCC meeting. Weigh in now with any questions or concerns!

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