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Victory Heights Community Council Organizing Meeting Tuesday

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Ryan

The resurrected Victory Heights Community Council will be having its organizing meeting this Tuesday, January 15th at 7 PM at the Co-Operative Preschool building in Victory Heights Park (we recommend bringing your own chairs, the preschool’s are all for small … Continue reading →

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Draco The Duck Returns Home Safely

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Ryan

On Thanksgiving, urban farmer Terri Bell (see previous article about her goats), noticed her drake (the aptly named Draco) had disappeared from her Victory Heights backyard when her attention was distracted. It was assumed Draco had been a victim of … Continue reading →

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Friday Trash Days And Tree Composting Next Two Weeks

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Ryan

You’ve probably already noticed no trash or recycling pickup occurred today, that’s because we’re on a Friday schedule in Victory Heights this week and next due to the holidays. Also, the city reminds us, “residents who subscribe to curbside food … Continue reading →

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Year's First Snow In Victory Heights

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Ryan

The year’s first snowfall in Victory Heights occurred last night with a light dusting.  As of 8 AM on Wednesday with temperatures in the mid-30s and steady rain, the roads were wet and slightly slushy but easily navigable. The snow … Continue reading →

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Tree Blocks NE 102nd Street

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Ryan

A large tree in front of 2008 NE 102nd fell down Monday morning as a result of heavy rains this morning and blocked the street, just west of 21st Avenue NE. The rain also caused water in Victory Heights Park … Continue reading →

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Obama Overwhelmingly Wins Victory Heights

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Ryan

I’m sure to the surprise of no one in Victory Heights, President Obama won a huge majority of votes in last month’s election in the neighborhood’s two main precincts. According to results on the King County Database, in precinct 2309 … Continue reading →

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The Community Organizes

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Ryan

The second meeting of the revived Victory Heights Community Council was held Thursday night at the place used during its heyday 10 years ago, the Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool in the park.  Nearly two dozens residents (and a few from … Continue reading →

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Coyotes In The Neighborhood

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Ryan

When I first moved to Victory Heights in 2009 I was walking up NE 100th Street early one evening when I looked up the street to see a silhouette of what appeared to be a dog standing at the top … Continue reading →

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Mayor On Sidewalks, Dog Parks, and Roundabouts

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Ryan

Tuesday night, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn addressed resident’s questions at a Town Hall conducted at the Northgate Community Center. Moderated by friend-of-the-blog Philip Shack of Cedar Park (who was just elected chair of the City Neighborhood Council), McGinn took questions … Continue reading →

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What To Expect At Thursday's Community Meeting

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Ryan

On Thursday, November 29th at 7 PM at the community center/day care at Victory Heights Park, residents can attend the next meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council. “Community” is the watchword here, the council is YOU. Folks like Susan … Continue reading →

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