Category Archives: Community

SPU Outlines Knickerbocker Project Status

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Ryan

Tuesday night, employees of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) met with local residents to discuss the status of the Knickerbocker Floodplain Restoration Project at the site location (the walkway at 20th Ave NE and NE 100th Street). They outlined the funding, … Continue reading →

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North District Council Meeting July 18th

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Ryan

The North District Council meeting this month will be held Wednesday, July 18th at the Lake City branch of the Seattle Public Library, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., at 7 PM.  Normally meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month … Continue reading →

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Kingfisher Work Party Sunday

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Ryan

Rick reminds us of the biweekly (1st and 3rd Sunday of each month) Thornton Creek restoration work party coming up on the 15th beginning at 10 AM: Hello everyone, We are meeting this Sunday, please join if you can, we … Continue reading →

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Tree Activists Protest New City Proposals

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Ryan

The City of Seattle’s new proposals for tree regulations and a 5 year update of the Urban Forest Management Plan have come under protest by tree activists. Michael Oxman of Save Seattle Trees notes that, “key components will be left … Continue reading →

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SPU Announces Knickerbocker Project Q&A

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Ryan

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) announced in a letter sent to residents that they will be holding an informal Question & Answer session on the Knickerbocker Floodplain Project on Tuesday, July 17th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the project site … Continue reading →

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Local Nonprofit Wants Local Feedback to Improve City Light Website

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Ryan

I’ve been asked to promote this study: Knowledge As Power (KAP), a local nonprofit, is working on a project to help Seattle City Light better serve city residents. KAP is reaching out to Victory Heights residents and those in North … Continue reading →

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Crime Stats For June; Summer Safety Information

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Ryan

Not much crime was reported in Victory Heights during June 2012, with just a residential burglary on NE 100th on the 6th. This map is from the Seattle Police Department. Meanwhile, Terrie Johnston of the SPD reminds residents that fireworks … Continue reading →

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Sound Transit: Northgate Wetlands Mitigation Would Be Spent on Knickerbocker Project

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Ryan

Thursday night’s meeting of the Thornton Creek Alliance featured employees of Sound Transit who spoke at length about the impact of Link light rail construction on Thornton Creek. As part of the mitigation for impacting the wetlands at Northgate, Sound … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Thornton Creek Alliance Meeting Thursday

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Ryan

Thursday night at the Meadowbrook Community Center at 7 PM the Thornton Creek Alliance will be having a meeting that will feature a program about the North Corridor of Sound Transit around Northgate. More details here. Speaking of which, the … Continue reading →

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East/West Routes From Victory Heights

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Ryan

I love Seattle but driving cross town (that is, east to west) can be frustrating due to the lack of through arterials and various geographic barriers. Trying to get from Victory Heights over to Greenwood for example is a challenge … Continue reading →

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