Category Archives: Community

Knickerbocker Restoration Would be "First In The Nation"

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Ryan

The Knickerbocker Floodplain Project on Thornton Creek will include innovative subsurface restoration techniques that would be the first of its kind in the nation and part of a studied, living laboratory, according to Mike Hrachovec of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU).  … Continue reading →

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Meet The Mayor November 27th

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Ryan

Seattle’s mayor Mike McGinn has been visiting neighborhoods around the city in a series of town hall meetings.  On Tuesday, November 27th, residents of Victory Heights and Northgate will have their chance when the mayor appears at the Northgate Community … Continue reading →

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Thornton Creek Work Party and Meetings Schedule

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Ryan

This Thursday, November 15th is the meeting at Sacajawea Elementary at 6:30 PM to hear the update about the Kingfisher Floodplain Project. Rick has announced another Kingfisher work party for Sunday, November 18th: Come join us this Sunday for a … Continue reading →

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City Budget Vote Could Affect Lake City

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Ryan

The proposed City budget includes two important items that directly affect Lake City. $20,000 for the Department of Parks and Recreation to conduct a needs assessment for teens and seniors $500,000 for the Lake City Community Center ($75K in 2013 … Continue reading →

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North District Council Meeting November 7th

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Ryan

The monthly meeting of the North District Council will be held at 7 PM at the Lake City Library, 12501 28th Ave NE, on Wednesday November 7th. See community leaders discuss issues affecting our neighborhoods, although anyone can attend.  Want … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights Crime Map For October 2012

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Ryan

The Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) crime statistics map for October 2012 showed relatively little activity in Victory Heights last month.  There was a home burglary on October 15th on the 10400 block of 20th Avenue NE, and three car prowls … Continue reading →

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Knickerbocker Floodplain Project Meeting November 15

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Ryan

The next in a series of community meetings (read about the first here) about the Knickerbocker (Thornton Creek) Floodplain Project will be held Thursday, November 15th at Sacajawea Elementary School beginning at 6:30 PM. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and Seattle … Continue reading →

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Yo Ho! Halloween Ghost Ship "Crashes" on NE 103rd Street

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Ryan

Over the weekend an impressive nautical Halloween display was constructed in the front yard of Jon Bunnell’s house at 2024 NE 103rd Street. It is a large scale model of a sailing ship that appears to have crashed on the … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights Community Council Meeting November 29th

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Ryan

Susan Causin, the Victory Heights representative to the North District Council, announced the second meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council will be held on Thursday, November 29th at the Community Center/pre-school building in Victory Heights Park (the intersection of … Continue reading →

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Abracadabra – Head Rush Espresso Vanishes

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Ryan

Now you see it, now you don’t.  Head Rush Espresso, the infamous “bikini espresso stand,” disappeared from the car park of the former Italian Spaghetti House (soon to be Bob’s Lake City Liquors) on Lake City Way today.  The stand … Continue reading →

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