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On Monday October 20, I attended the Georgetown Community Council meeting, where a representative from the Seattle Department of Transportation reviewed upcoming improvement projects in Georgetown . Attendee questions primarily focused on how construction disruptions could affect neighborhood traffic flow, and how the department planned to address safety concerns about the truck traffic that flows along East Marginal Way S. The projects are intended to: separate vehicle types to protect pedestrians from conflicts with faster-moving vehicles; create better accessibility for people with different abilities; and slow vehicle turning movement. SDOT is through the planning and design phases but the projects are currently under review, so now is the time to weigh in with any questions or concerns . Email EMarginalPavingAndSafety@seattle.gov , or call at (206) 775-8719. 4th Ave S and S River St Corson Ave S to Carleton Ave S 14th to 16th Ave S A copy of the presentation shown at the GCC meeting can be found here:

The lovely Krysta at the bar With her colorful style and (currently) pink hair, you've probably seen Krysta Gibson behind the bar or serving creative food to diners at Smarty Pants . She's been working at the popular neighborhood restaurant and bar at 6017 Airport Way S. for four years, and managing the front-of-house action for the last two. I sat down with her recently to learn about working in Georgetown, neighborhood favorites, and hidden talents. You've been at Smarty Pants a long time! I love it here. The owners are fantastic and hands-on, and the customers are great. We get a lot of regulars. It's just a really fun place to work! Do you live here in Georgetown? I have in the past, but now I'm just right up the hill in the South Beacon area. What's something you love about the neighborhood? Well, I've been working or living in Georgetown for the past decade, and what I love about it is that it's kind of like a small town within the big city. We all know each other — there's lots of familiar faces here. I also love that it's the place where all the weirdos gather in Seattle, in the most beautiful way. Is there anything you'd improve here if you could? We could have a grocery store down here. And I've heard friends talking about having to take the bus to do laundry as well. Maybe we could have a little place where you could get your groceries while your laundry's going. Something creative and weird, very Georgetown. Make it an art gallery too. Krysta's idea reminded me of the legendary Sit & Spin laundromat, which was also a bar, restaurant, music venue, and coffee shop. It held down a block of 4th Avenue in Belltown from 1993 to 2003 and was a key part of Seattle's grunge history. Where do you like to go out in Georgetown? Honestly, I come here on my day off! I don't work brunch and the chilaquiles are so good, it's worth it to come in on my day off. I also love Star Brass Works Lounge , 5813 Airport Way S. The wings are great down there. What's something people might not know about you? I'm pretty crafty. I get into making jewelry and fashion. My jewelry incorporates a lot of bones, but, like, make it glitter. And I'm clearly into the Lisa Frank style, and bright colors. Do you sell your creations anywhere? Not right now. I mainly do it for myself or make things for people I know. I've thought about putting it out there, but no, I've never sold anything. Artwork on the Smarty Pants walls by Siege Anything else you'd like Gazette readers to know? Something people may not know is that we feature local artists' work on our walls at Smarty Pants. For Art Attack we'll get a few people checking it out, but I feel like maybe a lot of people don't know we have it. I mean, there's a great local artist displayed right now, you should check it out! After our chat I took Krysta's advice, and I agree. The current selection features local painter Siege . Thank you so much Krysta! Want to meet more Georgetown folks? Check out our writer Shon't's Peeps in the Neighborhood posts: Kristen Linck , owner/practitioner at Pelvic Health Alliance Holly Krecji , Georgetown neighbor and Gazette writer Heather Carney , Georgetown neighbor and GCC chair Lori Anderson , Georgetown neighbor and owner at A Dog's Dream Oh, and about that post title...

Updated Oct. 17, 2025: Man sentenced in case. Read more . Seattle Police arrested Antoine Leander Runner Jr., the man suspected of recently killing and mutilating cats in the area. Officers arrested him April 25 and a judge initially set bail at $3,000 but raised it to $20,000 after Runner refused three court appearances. A judge referred him for evaluation to determine if he is mentally competent to eventually stand trial. Antoine Leander Runner Jr., suspected of killing and mutilating area cats In 2023, Seattle Animal Control officers suspected Runner was responsible for a series of grisly cat killings and charged him with killing an animal, animal cruelty, and trapping without a permit, according to court records. On March 31, members of the Alley Cat Project  (ACP), who manage a feral cat colony in Georgetown, found the mutilated remains of one of their resident cats. In early April, a Beacon Hill resident found a disemboweled tabby under the Lucile St. overpass. The crimes were posted widely on social media. Community members quickly rallied to call in tips and sightings to the police and Seattle Animal Control. The suspect was also photographed and filmed setting up makeshift traps constructed from cat carriers, bins, and rope.  The tips allowed police to show enough probable cause to convince a judge to issue a bench warrant for Runner’s arrest. Although the suspect was not seen directly harming cats, the warrant allowed police to make the April 25 arrest on trespassing charges. Runner may be off the streets for now, but many pet owners are wondering how to protect their pets in the future. Don Baxter, Manager of Field Services at the Seattle Animal Shelter, offered some tips: Tips for cats Protect cats from wildlife, cars, or unknown dogs and humans by keeping them indoors if possible. If your cat does go outside, consider building an outdoor catio, or outdoor cat enclosure. take them outside under your supervision. let them out only in daylight hours. attach a GPS tracker to their collar to track their whereabouts. Tips for dogs Make sure dogs are on leash when walking outdoors. This can help you act quickly if there's an unexpected situation. Be aware of your surroundings when you’re out with your dog. Keep your eyes on the street and off of electronic devices. If you don’t feel safe, cross the street. Consider carrying something that makes noise, like a whistle or an alarm. This could provide a diversion for an aggressive dog or wildlife.

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 Wilson's responses are below. To read Mayor Bruce Harrell's answers, click here . Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Here are the Gazette's  questions and Wilson's answers: Gazette: What is the last place you visited in Georgetown? Wilson:  All City Coffee Gazette: If you were having a dinner party, would you serve water from the Duwamish River? Wilson: I wouldn't. The Duwamish isn't likely to be a source of drinking water again anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean Georgetown residents should have to live near one of the most polluted waterways in the country. As mayor, I'll work with residents and with community organizations like the Duwamish River Community Coalition to understand their priorities for the cleanup, identify where federal and state authorities are falling short, use the city's voice to push these authorities to move faster and hold polluters accountable, and ensure that the City is doing all it can to support and advance the cleanup. Gazette: Homelessness continues to rise. What are two policies the mayor should support or enact to reduce homelessness? Separately, what can the mayor do to make the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) more effective or is it time to reform or sunset the organization? Wilson:  We can't afford four more years of going backwards. Under Harrell’s administration, we’ve lost shelter beds, affordable housing units are sitting empty, and nonprofit landlords are selling off units to the private market. It’s obvious that what we’re doing isn’t working. The reason is that City Hall lacks the vision and leadership to make progress on what’s a top priority issue for so many people in our city.  It’s going to take more than two policies to address this crisis, but here are two specific things we can do. First, add 4,000 units of emergency housing and shelter over four years using multiple strategies: Tiny House Villages, partnerships with faith communities that have space and willingness to help, municipal rent vouchers for people who need affordability assistance, and rapid acquisition of buildings to provide deep behavioral health support for people cycling through the criminal justice system. This means actually deploying the tiny homes sitting empty in storage lots and learning from successful models like JustCARE, which effectively resolved large encampments by providing individualized shelter that worked for people. Second, prevent homelessness before it happens. Next year, federal funding will run out for 1,300 emergency housing vouchers keeping formerly homeless Seattle residents housed—if we let that program die, most will likely return to homelessness. The City must develop a local deep housing subsidy to keep these residents in their homes. We also need an Eviction Prevention Initiative working with affordable housing providers, because too many people in supportive housing are being evicted due to rental debt or behavioral health crises, and then landing back on the street. On KCRHA, the authority has real structural limitations hindering it from functioning as a truly regional agency and has suffered from problems of leadership and management. Unfortunately, it has come to function as a scapegoat that allows the mayor to deflect responsibility for our worsening homelessness crisis; homelessness is indeed a regional problem but simply saying loudly that other King County cities should contribute more is not the way to achieve that. I believe that with new leadership at both Seattle and King County, it will be worthwhile to partner on one more strong effort to make the KCRHA fulfill its promise. But I will not shy away from sunsetting or substantially reconstituting the organization if that’s the right thing to do. Homelessness is a top priority issue for people across this city, and we need to see real results—not more finger-pointing and dysfunction. Gazette: Next year, many VIPs and dignitaries will land at Boeing Field and drive through Georgetown on the way to the World Cup games at Lumen Field. What should happen to the unhoused people in tents and RVs that live on or near the driving routes to the stadium? Wilson:  The World Cup is an incredible opportunity to showcase Seattle to the world—I'm excited about what it means for our city and our local economy. But it shouldn't be an excuse to treat people and neighborhoods badly. As mayor, I will expand shelter capacity and services, so that Seattle can make actual progress, not just showcase clean streets by pushing people from downtown to Georgetown or the CID or any other neighborhood. This needs to be done thoughtfully and as soon as possible to ensure we can get people the support they need. The incumbent mayor has clearly demonstrated that he will merely sweep people into the shadows for the duration of the event, as happened with the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. For the World Cup, we need to focus on real results, not just pretty pictures.  Gazette: President Trump could send the military to "clean up" Seattle which he has called "very unsafe." He also suggested in a recent speech to military commanders that U.S. cities could be used as "training grounds." He could also order increased immigration enforcement as seen in some other major cities such as Los Angeles and Washington, DC. How should the mayor respond if any of these things occur? Wilson:  As mayor, I will do everything in my power to protect our neighbors and defend Seattle from military intervention or increased immigration enforcement by Trump. Specifically, I will: Work in lockstep with community-based organizations that have built trust in immigrant communities, the City Attorney's Office, and the (state) Attorney General to build rapid response networks, and to join and initiate lawsuits to slow or stop Trump. Learn from what's worked in other cities and states that have successfully pushed back and resisted Trump’s threats. Review and strengthen Seattle's sanctuary city ordinance, which hasn't been updated in over 20 years. Ensure that the Seattle Police Department is complying with the Keep Washington Working Act and not assisting in arrests for civil immigration violations. Recently it emerged that SPD seems to be responding to public records requests from ICE much faster than it responds to public records requests from journalists; that is a problem. I am also concerned about the fact that the mayor recently expanded the city’s CCTV surveillance network at the same time as Trump’s threats have come closer and closer to home. Records generated by these kinds of systems have already been exploited by the Trump Administration. There could not be a worse time for Seattle to rush through this expansion of surveillance over the objections of immigrant rights groups, civil rights advocates, and the city’s own Surveillance Advisory Working Group. Gazette: Seattle is routinely included in lists of the most expensive places to live. What should the mayor do to make Seattle more affordable for residents? Wilson:  Throughout my career I've led coalitions to major victories that put money back in the pockets of working families, from higher wages to lower transit fares. But we need to do more. Seattle has become less and less affordable, as costs like housing and child care have skyrocketed. We need bold action to build more homes faster and rein in escalating housing costs so that the people who make Seattle run—janitors, grocery workers, baristas, rideshare drivers, hotel workers, security guards, social workers—can also afford to live here. Specific actions include: Bring down costs for renters by prohibiting abusive practices like rental "junk fees" and ensuring the Seattle Social Housing Developer is a national leader in producing permanently affordable, mixed-income housing. Remove barriers to housing production that push up rents. Cut the red tape, reforming permitting, design review, and other bureaucratic hurdles that can make it so expensive and difficult to build right now. Provide free summer childcare and make this a great city for kids and families. Create a roadmap for supporting families and children “from cradle to career.”  Build upon Seattle's leadership in labor standards—including our $20.76 minimum wage and protections for gig workers—so working families can actually afford to live here. Gazette: Georgetown does not have as many amenities as other city neighborhoods. Plans for a dog park in Georgetown were first proposed in 2020 and announced in 2021 with an expected opening in 2023. There was a delay due to environmental cleanup and design review. Construction was rescheduled for summer 2024-25. Now, SDOT's web site says construction should begin "this year." What should a Georgetown resident take away from the fact that it has taken longer than a mayoral term to begin building a dog park? Wilson: That city government under the current administration has forgotten how to deliver results. For 14 years, I've led coalitions that actually got things done—from winning the ORCA LIFT program to passing the JumpStart Seattle Payroll Expense Tax that prevented devastating budget cuts. When I'm mayor, we won't accept years of delays on basic neighborhood amenities. We'll set realistic timelines, hold departments accountable, and actually complete projects. That’s what leadership is about. Gazette: Because of Georgetown's geography and nearby major roads, Georgetown experiences traffic differently than other parts of the city. What is the mechanism in city hall to help the neighborhood communicate its needs and concerns to SDOT when the regular planning and consultation process does not provide results the community needs or wants? Wilson:  The current system clearly isn't working when a neighborhood waits five years for a dog park. I've spent years listening to ordinary people's experiences in communities throughout the city, leading research teams and surveys to understand real needs, and collaborating with stakeholders to make change happen. My campaign isn’t supported by the big business interests and rich donors that can get in the way of common-sense projects and basic accountability. As mayor, I'll focus on addressing transportation issues and improving transit options, particularly in underserved areas. Georgetown shouldn't have to wait years for basic amenities while wealthier neighborhoods get immediate attention. No neighborhood should. The Georgetown Gazette does not endorse candidates. To learn more about each candidate, visit their campaign web sites at bruceforseattle.com  and wilsonforseattle.com . The nearest ballot drop boxes for Georgetown residents is at the South Park Library, 8604 8th Ave. S. Click  here  for a map to search for other ballot drop boxes.

Mayor tells Gazette , "We will not be bullied into changing our values" by President Trump Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is seeking a second term. He faces a challenge from Katie Wilson, a community organizer and Transit Riders Union co-founder and executive director. 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. Incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell's responses are below. To read challenger Katie Wilson's answers, click here . Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Here are the Gazette's  questions and Harrell's answers: Gazette: What is the last place you visited in Georgetown? Harrell: As mayor, the most recent major event we held in Georgetown was the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) levy bill signing ceremony and celebration at the South Seattle College Georgetown campus on June 24. I was proud to lead the effort to put this transformative investment on the ballot – which will double access to affordable childcare and continue investing in our city’s nationally recognized Seattle Preschool and Seattle Promise programs. We put a special focus on creating more pathways to the trades and apprenticeships – the kinds of programs that South Seattle College’s Georgetown campus excels at preparing youth and workers to succeed in. Gazette: If you were having a dinner party, would you serve water from the Duwamish River? Harrell: As you probably already know, cleanup work to clean up the five-mile Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund Site began in late 2024. Led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Seattle, King County, and Boeing are working together to implement the multi-year project. The Duwamish River has been foundational to the people and communities of this region and the natural ecosystem it supports. This cleanup of Seattle’s only river is a much-needed investment in our city and for communities who have been burdened by legacy pollution. We have an obligation and responsibility to care for our natural environment, and through deep partnerships between our residents and businesses, we are building Seattle’s healthy and sustainable future. Gazette: Homelessness continues to rise. What are two policies the mayor should support or enact to reduce homelessness? Separately, what can the mayor do to make the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) more effective or is it time to reform or sunset the organization? Harrell: The two policies are: increase available emergency housing spaces and build more affordable housing. As mayor, I have added 2,000 new emergency housing spaces, with another 1000 on the way, bringing people indoors with services and a pathway to recovery. We have seen a 50 percent increase in the number of people moving from shelters into permanent housing because of this work under my administration. We’ve built and preserved over 8,000 affordable homes, delivered 33,000 new homes, invested over $1 billion toward affordable and supportive housing, and tripled the Housing Levy. Through our Unified Care Team, we have reduced tent and RV encampments by 80 percent and 60 percent, respectively. We know we have more work to do, but this has led to a significant decrease in gunshots and fires related to encampments. In my second term, I will remain laser-focused on continuing to innovate, helping people out of inhumane conditions and reducing disorder that impacts neighbors and small businesses. Our approach is connecting more unhoused people with shelter, treatment, and services; using every tool from enhanced shelter and tiny house villages to permanent housing; and scaling up rental assistance, eviction prevention, and housing stability programs. To continue this progress– I will eliminate barriers to construction, enable the development of over 100,000 new family-sized homes, and keep addressing homelessness with urgency and compassion. As we approach 2026, it will be critical to define what the practical application of regionalism means in terms of funding, resource sharing and policy alignment from regional participants. If KCRHA is committed to the direction of regionalism, we must consider unifying and coordinating the funding, policies, and programs of the 39 cities and King County into a single, efficient, successful system. Seventy percent of unsheltered individuals residing in Seattle became unsheltered somewhere other than Seattle. Seattle contributed $110 million in 2025, 53 percent of KCRHA’s total budget suggesting a disproportionate reliance on Seattle’s resources. I am asking KCRHA to make a recommendation on what a unified regional approach could be that best ensures the right services in the right places to meet subregional needs. When KCRHA’s funding, program locations, and service capacity are disproportionately concentrated in one city, the region’s system-wide performance outcomes suffer. We can only be successful if our whole community comes together around one shared vision and plan to dramatically reduce unsheltered homelessness. Gazette: Next year, many VIPs and dignitaries will land at Boeing Field and drive through Georgetown on the way to the World Cup games at Lumen Field. What should happen to the unhoused people in tents and RVs that live on or near the driving routes to the stadium? Harrell: One major goal of my administration has been and remains to be focused on ensuring access to public spaces and pedestrian rights of way while connecting our unhoused neighbors with shelter and wrap-around services, including RV safe lots. This goal remains the same for the World Cup, and we acknowledge that we will have to make some adjustments for an event of this size. We have new units coming online over the next 6-12 months that will allow for sustainable change to be made. As a city, we have built a system that prioritizes encampment removals based on multiple factors (like available shelter, proximity to a school, etc.) and not whether an event is occurring. During my first term, we successfully launched an RV safe lot program, but have found difficulties in finding suitable places to permit future investments of this kind. As I push for a regional approach to solving our homelessness crisis, I am working with our neighboring cities to support our efforts – including those with more land resources than Seattle, who can take on additional safe lot and shelter capacity. Gazette: President Trump could send the military to "clean up" Seattle which he has called "very unsafe." He also suggested in a recent speech to military commanders that U.S. cities could be used as "training grounds." He could also order increased immigration enforcement as seen in some other major cities such as Los Angeles and Washington, DC. How should the mayor respond if any of these things occur? Harrell: We cannot be under-prepared at this critical moment when President Trump is escalating his attacks on cities and carrying out his cruel deportation agenda on our immigrant and refugee neighbors with warrantless arrests by masked, unidentifiable officers. We have already successfully engaged in litigation taking on the Trump administration as they threaten Seattle’s federal funding over our status as a welcoming city. We will not be bullied into changing our values under my administration. Recently, I signed two Executive Orders to safeguard Seattle communities from federal overreach and unlawful actions from the Trump administration, with a focus on preparedness and coordination in the event of unilateral troop deployment and protecting immigrant and refugee communities. Together, the Executive Orders will: Coordinate legal and intergovernmental actions: ● Proactively evaluate and prepare all available legal options, ensuring readiness in the event of unlawful troop deployment. ● Establish coordination citywide if federalized troops are deployed, creating a task force so there is a clear process and communication in place. ● Ensure clear lines of communication and coordination with the Governor, Attorney General’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, and community. Increase transparency around immigration enforcement: ● Develop an ordinance to ban the use of face masks by law enforcement, with limited exceptions, in the City of Seattle and require law enforcement officials to have visible emblems and badges that identify their agency. ● Develop an ordinance that prohibits federal law enforcement from staging on or conducting immigration enforcement operations on City property. ● Provide the Seattle Police Department clear guidance on how to respond to 911 calls where masked or unidentified individuals are detaining people in the City. Maintain local control and accountability of the Seattle Police Department (SPD): ● Strengthen policies preventing unconstitutional and unlawful encroachment on the roles, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of SPD by the federal government. ● Reaffirm that SPD has no role in federal civil immigration enforcement, which is solely the responsibility of the federal government. Protect First Amendment activities: ● Reaffirm the City’s unwavering support for First Amendment activities, and in the event of unilateral troop deployment, directs the City to work with organizers to keep protests peaceful and minimize the potential for conflict. Gazette: Seattle is routinely included in lists of the most expensive places to live. What should the mayor do to make Seattle more affordable for residents? Harrell: I am addressing the affordability crisis by building more affordable homes, increasing affordable childcare and education access, increasing food access, and reducing the burden for small businesses. I’ve delivered 33,000 new homes, invested over $1 billion toward affordable housing, and tripled the Housing Levy. I am doubling Seattle’s housing capacity, providing rental assistance, enacted anti-displacement policy, and cutting red tape to accelerate housing production. Under my administration, we have championed CiviForm – a one-stop shop tool for applying for city programs – making it easier than ever for residents to access affordability programs and discounts. This is an example of how we are seeking to make existing services more accessible to all neighbors – including through ease of use, multiple languages, and a wide array of services. Moving forward, we will invest Housing Levy funds quickly to create at least 3,100 new affordable homes, continue accelerating construction by institutionalizing the permitting reforms begun in my first term, and continue providing resources to the Seattle Social Housing Developer authority. We’re doubling affordable childcare access with the goal of universal access for low-income families, providing up to two years of free tuition at Seattle Colleges for all graduating seniors at public high schools, $52 million for food investments, and lowering taxes for 90 percent of small businesses. Gazette: Georgetown does not have as many amenities as other city neighborhoods. Plans for a dog park in Georgetown were first proposed in 2020 and announced in 2021 with an expected opening in 2023. There was a delay due to environmental cleanup and design review. Construction was rescheduled for summer 2024-25. Now, SDOT's web site says construction should begin "this year." What should a Georgetown resident take away from the fact that it has taken longer than a mayoral term to begin building a dog park? Harrell: Authorizing the creation of this dog park was one of the first bills I signed when I entered office as mayor – and I share frustrations that it is not yet complete at a time when we can all agree we need more green spaces for people and pets. While the site’s history required extensive environmental remediation to ensure safety for public use, I’m pleased construction will begin this year and expect the construction phase to remain on schedule. Gazette: Because of Georgetown's geography and nearby major roads, Georgetown experiences traffic differently than other parts of the city. What is the mechanism in city hall to help the neighborhood communicate its needs and concerns to SDOT when the regular planning and consultation process does not provide results the community needs or wants? Harrell: I’ve made it a priority to look at our transportation network holistically – designing and championing a transportation levy that balanced interests of freight, transit, pedestrians, and cyclists not in a zero-sum game, but toward investments that would benefit all users. Critical to the success of implementing this effort is thoughtful and meaningful outreach and communication with neighbors and neighborhoods. That’s what we’re doing with the East Marginal Way corridor improvement projects and in the Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project. My direction to SDOT is to keep an open line to residents – it’s your feedback that ensures these projects are designed to actually meet your needs and live up to our shared goals and values. The Georgetown Gazette does not endorse candidates. To learn more about each candidate, visit their campaign web sites at bruceforseattle.com  and wilsonforseattle.com . The nearest ballot drop boxes for Georgetown residents is at the South Park Library, 8604 8th Ave. S. Click  here  for a map to search for other ballot drop boxes.

Full name : Hank Nicknames : Hanky, Doofus, Hanky Doodle Dandy, Hankerchief Breed : Goldendoodle Age : 4 Occupation/hobbies : Neighborhood busy body, naps, dramatic sighs, sitting on laps, excessive kissing Favorite trick : Suddenly appearing the moment you cut into an apple Favorite snack : Cheese What your pet wants their neighbors to know : I have a crush on everyone who works at All City To have your pet featured in an upcoming issue of the Gazette, visit   bit.ly/write4gtownblog  or email cutepetsofgeorgetown@gmail.com !

Pet's full names: Just "Bramble," like Prince and Madonna. And Paul "Biscuit" Hollywood—yes, like the judge from The Great British Bake Off , same piercing blue eyes but fluffier. Nicknames: Brambs, Fat Boy, Fat White Lump, Bisquick, Bisky Breed(s, if known): Bramble is part Maine Coon and Norwegian Forest Cat, which explains his no bones and regal attitude. Biscuit is the first time we ever heard about "flame point" catsꟷusually white Siamese cats with orange accents and tips, like a toasted marshmallow.  Age: Bramble turns 13 this October and is proudly entering his cranky uncle era. Biscuit is 10 months old and thinks he's in charge now. Occupation/hobbies: Full-time box inspectors. Part-time birdwatchers and paper wrestlers. They enjoy rooftop garden lounging, terrorizing rogue scraps of pape and occasional picnics at Oxbow Park. Favorite trick: Bramble has started demanding neighborhood walks like a little gentleman explorer, leash and all. Biscuit dreams of being a cuddly alarm clock, waking us up with purrs and face licks around 5:45 a.m. sharp. Favorite snack: A dusting of dried bonito flakes on anything like meals, toys, or each other. If it smells fishy, it's fancy. Shoutout to A Dog's Dream Natural Pet Supply in town for always having the big bags and tons of healthy cat food options.  What your pet wants their neighbors to know: If you spot us wandering solo down the sidewalk like we own the block… we are absolutely not supposed to be there. Please alert our parental units immediately. We’re cute, but better as a party of four.  To have your pet featured in an upcoming issue of the Gazette, visit   bit.ly/write4gtownblog  or email cutepetsofgeorgetown@gmail.com !

As we usher in a new season, Halloween excitement is starting to brew! The Georgetown Community Council’s Spooky Stroll is back for its third year, ready to showcase the quirky, the eerie and the downright spooky.  Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mini Mart City Park. 65 25 Ellis Ave. S. Pick up a map, enjoy games and treats, and wander through the neighborhood to discover big and small Halloween displays crafted by your neighbors.  Want your home on the map? Show off your spooky spirit and be part of the neighborhood stroll. Sign up by Oct. 19 to be included! Get all the details at [ georgetowncommunitycouncil.com/spooky-stroll-contact ]

Interested to know how the cleanup of the Duwamish River is going? The Duwamish River Community Coalition (DRCC) recently shared their annual State of the Duwamish River Valley report, which highlights the DRCC's work from the previous year: https://www.drcc.org/superfund The DRCC celebrates our vibrant and thriving community, their voices, and Seattle's ONLY River!

See "Alternative Future" Oct. 11-12 at Yaw Theater in Georgetown. Tickets are on sale now for Alternative Future , a new interdisciplinary dance work by MS+A exploring humanity's connection to the environment and each other. Drawing inspiration from the ecosystems of Cascadia, seven dancers circulate around the space on a kinetic journey through Bach, Feynman, and collective reasoning. Merging dance, projection art, and live music by cellist Lady Zade, viewers will be enveloped into an invigorating realm. MS+A is a Seattle-based contemporary dance company that creates thought-provoking interdisciplinary dance performances through the integration of movement, technology, sound, and visual arts. Founded in 2022 by Mary Sigward, MS+A believes movement is a vital part of humanity and strives to create a supportive environment where artists can explore and experiment freely with new ideas. Approximate run time is 60 minutes. Dancers: Nathan Cook, Ivana Lin, Olivia Link, DeShawn Morton, Kaitlyn Nguyen, Mary Sigward, Emily Walter Cellist: Lady Zade Lighting design: Sara Torress Partial funding provided by 4Culture.  What: Alternative Future dance work by MS + A When:  7:30pm, Oct. 10-11; 2 p.m. on Oct 12. Where:  Yaw Theater, 6520 5th Ave. S Tickets: Click Here to purchase. Sliding scale $20-$40. Doors 10 minutes before show.

Short Run Comix Festival is coming to Georgetown this November. The event will feature 220 small press comix and book artist-exhibitors from 22 states and 7 countries. Special guests include: Rahel Suesskind (Germany) Nate McDonough Katie Fricas Anders Nilsen Donya Todd (UK) Yudha Sandy (Indonesia) through a creative exchange Saturday, November 1st - 11am - 6pm Seattle Design Center ( 5701 6th Ave S ) Admission is free, and swag bags will be given to the first 50 people through the entrance Every hour, the event will feature "The Short Talk”: 40-minute creative conversations on the skybridge at the Design Center. Featured conversations include: Ann Telnaes, two time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, who left her job at The Washington Post under protest of censorship, and long-time newave mini-comics legend Steve Willis, in conversation with comics historian Bruce Chrislip Colin Blanchette talks with Anders Nilsen about his epic work, Tongues A demonstration of Risoprint formatting with Spectrolite by Anemone Other audience activities include a zine vending machine, letterpress printing, on-the-spot portraits, and visits with community tables Shout Your Abortion, Seattle Public Library, and “Ask a Mom” - a mom at your service if you need to talk! The event will also feature the El Pirata food truck, and the Common Area Maintenance bookmobile out front. There will be additional weekend activations in Georgetown before and after the event: Friday, Oct. 31st Marathon Art Show and Pre-Fest Reception Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery (1201 S Vale St.) 6:00 - 9:00pm, free Feat. artwork by Anders Nilsen, Katie Fricas, Weng Pixin, Rahel Suesskind, Donya Todd, Kevin Huizenga, Sammy Harkham, Max Huffman, Alborz, Kamalizad, Daria Tessler, Dave Ortega, Yudha Sandy, and Christina Lee. Light refreshments. Live music by Yudha Sandy. Costumes welcome! Saturday, Nov. 1st (after the festival ends) Night Two at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery 6:00 pm - 8:00pm, free Decompress and check out the art show before you leave town. Artist interviews and light refreshments. 7:00 pm Katie Fricas and Nate McDonough in conversation with Larry Reid. Pencil Test: underground animation curated by Portland artist Mannie Murphy (featuring numerous Short Run exhibitors), Jules Maes (5919 Airport Way S) 8:00pm - 9:00pm, free (ages 21 & up only) Optional Bacon Strip drag show to follow (tickets required) Zak Sally (Low) is in town with a new band SWAM with Tim Rutili (Red Red Meat/Califone) and Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse/Shins). 9lb Hammer (6009 Airport Way S) 9:00pm, free (ages 21 & up only) Programming schedule is still evolving, so check out the Short Run website and social media in October for the most up-to-date information. About Short Run For 13 years, Short Run Comix Festival has been a confluence of professional artists and casual hobbyists who look forward to a community gathering not watered down by corporatization (please do not call us a “comic-con”!!). In an age of online living and digital social currency, the importance of up close and personal connections is greater than ever. Whether you’re an independent comic artist looking for like-minded peers, a collector of unique comic books you won’t find anywhere else, or a fan of weird comic art looking to meet your favorite artists from Instagram, it’s more than worth it to visit.

This Sunday (Sept. 28th), the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) invites the communty to a celebration commemorating the completion of two projects providing safer bike connectivity from Georgetown to Downtown and to South Park . The free celebration runs from 12:00 - 2:00pm at Mini Mart City Park (6525 Ellis Ave S), and will include food, music and activities for families and pets. Want to 'kick the tires' on the new cycling routes? Cascade Bicycle Club and Seattle Neighborhood Greenways will be leading group rides to the celebration: Georgetown to South Park ride Starting point: South Park Plaza at 11:30am Skill level: All ages and abilities Led by: Seattle Neighborhood Greenways Georgetown to Downtown ride Starting point: Hing Hay Park (in the International District) at 11:45am Skill level: Experienced cyclists Led by: Cascade Bicycle Club