Category Archives: Community

Thornton Creek Contaminated By Fuel Spill Accident

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Ryan

Yesterday’s semi-truck accidents on I-5 near Northgate Way that backed up traffic for miles on the southbound commute also released 40 gallons of spilled diesel fuel oil into the storm drain and the south fork of Thornton Creek. Though nobody … Continue reading →

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Lake City Urban Design Presentation Tuesday

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Ryan

The October meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council will feature a presentation by Katie Sheehy from Seattle’s Department of Planning who is guiding an effort with Lake City area residents and businesses to develop the Lake City Urban Design … Continue reading →

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Northgate Library Hosts Robin Williams Film Festival

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Ryan

The Northgate library branch is having a Robin Williams Film Festival starting Sunday with “Aladdin,” his 1992 Disney hit where he played the Genie. The Robin Williams Tribute film series will include: “Aladdin,” 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. … Continue reading →

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New Traffic Circle on 23rd Avenue NE

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Ryan

After many years of effort by the community, the new traffic circle on 23rd Avenue NE and NE 105th Street was put in by the city finally.  The circle was installed right after the Labor Day weekend, although funding was … Continue reading →

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New Bridge Over Creek Open; Students A No Show

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Ryan

The new pedestrian bridge over Thornton Creek at the Knickerbocker Natural Area (20th Avenue NE) was open for business this morning but no students heading towards Sacajawea Elementary School turned up. As construction crews paused for an hour for the … Continue reading →

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12th Annual Jokumfest Jazz Festival Saturday

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Ryan

Victory Heights’ own jazz festival, Jokumfest, is having its 12th annual event, Saturday, August 16th starting in the afternoon through the evening. It is held, as always, in the backyard of Gary Schudie’s house, 2021 NE Northgate Way. It’s free, … Continue reading →

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Idriss Mosque Annual BBQ Sunday

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Ryan

The Idriss Mosque, at the corner of 15th Avenue NE and Northgate Way, will be having a BBQ Open House on Sunday, August 10th between 2 PM – 5 PM. They say, “Our annual BBQ is sponsored by the Islamic … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Night Out Includes Visits From Firemen, Live Musicians

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Ryan

Last night’s Neighborhood Night Out (NNO) in Victory Heights not only attracted an estimated 140 residents, but visits from the local fire and police department, and a live acoustic band that set up in the park. It was another gorgeous, … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Night Out Tuesday

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Ryan

If you are in Victory Heights you’ve received a flyer, seen the signs, hopefully marked your calendars, now it’s time to go to the Neighborhood Night Out, Tuesday, August 5th from 6 PM to 8 PM. We’re blocking off NE … Continue reading →

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Salmonfest in Lake City August 1-3

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Ryan

Seafair weekend is coming. Hydros! Blue Angels! Sunshine! (we hope). And up in Lake City, the event formerly known as Lake City Pioneer Days is now Salmonfest. They’ll still have a parade and activities, but it now includes a three … Continue reading →

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