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NB lanes of bridge to close
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,
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Happenings in the 'Hood
Tue, Mar 10, 6 pm: Georgetown Business Association meeting at Seattle Drum School of Music (1010 S Bailey St.) Sat Mar 14, noon - 10 pm: Art Attack! From Airport Way to Equinox Studios and places in between, find artists and shops displaying their creations. Equinox open house from 6-9 pm (6555 5th Ave S) Sun, Mar 15: Registration open for Georgetown Super 8 Film Festival. Details at georgetownsuper8.com Mon, Mar 16, 7 pm: Georgetown Community Council meeting at Old City
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People Still Love I Luv Teriyaki
I Luv Teriyaki restaurant returns to Georgetown after a fire destroyed it three years ago.
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Remember Your Rights
Here are rights and resources to review in case there is a surge of ICE arrests in Seattle.
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I Luv Teriyaki reopens March 1
Local eatery readies for return after fire, permit delays Don Lo, daughter Ruby, and Eva Lo stand at the entrance to their rebuilt restaurant in February 2025. They plan to reopen on March 1 after a devastating fire destroyed the restaurant three years ago. After many delays and permit issues, I Luv Teriyaki is ready to reopen in Georgetown. The planned March 1 reopening at 6500 4th Ave. S will mark nearly three years to the day a fire destroyed the local favorite on March 3,
Feb 241 min read


Domingo Barron recognized
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
Feb 82 min read


300-Person Venue Planned
The Vera project plans to open a 300-person music club and theater in Georgetown.
Jan 272 min read


Apartments for Malt House?
A developer wants to build about 30 one-bedroom and studio apartments at the old Rainier Beer Malt House, 5900 Airport Way S.
Jan 163 min read


Ash Grove to Burn More Tires
Ash Grove will burn more tires to heat its cement kiln but environmental groups oppose the plan
Jan 84 min read


What's in Georgetown's Air?
Study in Georgetown measures particulate matter PM 2.5 that can cause health problems
Dec 12, 20253 min read


Georgetown Food Banks Deal with SNAP Uncertainty
Georgetown food banks expect more demand as federal shutdown creates chaos around SNAP food benefits.
Nov 9, 20252 min read


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 17, 20257 min read


Harrell Seeks Second Term
As mayoral election looms, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell answers questions from the Georgetown Gazette
Oct 17, 20258 min read


Zoom in on soil sample results with experts June 25
DVRCN hosts virtual town hall to discuss soil survey contaminants and next steps If you want to learn about contaminants in Georgetown’s...
Jun 13, 20251 min read


Artful new neighbors: Cosmic Noise Tattoo
Curious about the new tattoo studio that opened at 6006 12th Ave S back in November? Us too! It’s called Cosmic Noise Tattoo.
Feb 10, 20252 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


Georgetown Ballroom celebrates 100 years with open house
Anniversary open house will be from 4-8 p.m. this Saturday, 5625 Airport Way S. For any Georgetown resident who walks or drives by the...
Apr 11, 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


Georgetown Community Council announces directors and meeting dates
Here are 2024’s Georgetown Community Council directors and meeting dates. After seven years as GCC Chair, Greg Ramirez becomes vice...
Mar 15, 20241 min read


Learn about Reconnect South Park at upcoming coffees
By Maria G. Ramirez For the past 14 months a coalition of neighbors called Reconnect South Park have explored options for a preferred...
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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