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Package Theft: What Can We Do?
by Ariel van Spronsen Ahoy mateys, let’s talk porch pirates. The crimes Here are a few of my recent experiences: One time I made the...
Dec 6, 20242 min read


SDOT breaks ground on pedestrian and cycling infrastructure project connecting Georgetown to South Park
'Tis the season for improvements to non-vehicle infrastructure in Georgetown! On Monday, November 18, the Seattle Department of...
Nov 20, 20241 min read


SDOT kicks off cycling infrastructure project connecting Georgetown to Downtown
Cyclists entering or leaving Georgetown have long been familiar with the dilemma of finding a bike route that is both direct and safe....
Oct 25, 20242 min read


Updated One Seattle Plan zoning maps released for public comment
On October 16th, the City of Seattle's Office of Planning & Community Development (OPCD) and the Office of the Mayor released new...
Oct 19, 20241 min read


Participate in the Seattle Public Safety Survey
Now through November 30th, Georgetown residents have the opportunity to participate in the 10th annual citywide Seattle Public Safety...
Oct 19, 20241 min read


Thieves Use Car to Break into Bakeréé
Men wearing masks used a Hyundai to smash through the front doors of the pot shop Bakeréé at 74 S. Lucille Street in Georgetown in the e
Sep 26, 20241 min read


Public Safety Meeting in Georgetown - Tues, 10/8
Georgetown residents and businesses will have the chance to meet with Seattle City Council Member Rob Saka and representatives from the...
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Cake Shop Calamity
Deep Sea Sugar and Salt  is gracefully cleaning up from a walk-in ceiling collapse.
Aug 3, 20241 min read


Cool Cats Appear on S Eddy
Wooden, whimsical cats are chilling in the traffic circles on S Eddy street.
Jul 23, 20241 min read


Free Street Trees - Apply in July
According to the City of Seattle’s Climate Vulnerability Index, Georgetown has less tree canopy coverage than other parts of the city....
Jul 8, 20241 min read


In case you missed it: Georgetown Pride was a blast!
Last weekend, Georgetown hosted its inaugural pride festival on a warm, overcast early summer Saturday. As one of the folks who helped...
Jun 30, 20241 min read


What Happened to the Power Tool Drag Races?
At the 19th annual Georgetown Carnival on June 8, many attendees stopped by the Gazette booth to ask, “Where are the Power Tool Drag...
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Duwamish River Cleanup Gets a Big Boost from EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized an aggressive $401 million plan to reduce the amount of pollution in Seattle’s East...
May 30, 20241 min read


Oxbow Park p-patch update: improvements to shed and beds
Updates are underway at the P-Patch in Oxbow Park. Passersby may have noticed gradual repairs taking place to the shed over the last few...
May 9, 20241 min read


Mayor hosting public safety forum - Tues, May 14
Georgetown residents will have the chance to share feedback and concerns with the Seattle Mayor and other City leaders on Tuesday, May...
May 6, 20241 min read


President Biden visit will not include Georgetown
Air Force One expected to land at Sea-Tac, not Boeing Field President Joe Biden is expected to arrive this evening in Seattle as part of...
May 3, 20242 min read


Healthy Street planter requests due by May 12
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is accepting requests to add planters to the Georgetown Healthy Street that runs from S....
May 3, 20241 min read


Man on Motorcycle Killed in Collison on First Ave South
On a dry and sunny Wednesday morning (May 1, 10:09 am) a man riding a small vintage motorcycle on S Findlay at First Ave S collided with...
May 1, 20241 min read


Gazette to discontinue April Fools' edition
For years, Georgetown residents have eagerly anticipated the Gazette's annual April Fools' edition, featuring fabricated and humorous...
Apr 1, 20241 min read


Police chase ends near Harbor Freight
Photo Credit: Kelly Thomas A police chase began in Burien on Monday evening and ended in Georgetown. Around 6:40 p.m. Monday, King County...
Mar 26, 20241 min read
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