Category Archives: News

Corona Virus Advice

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Ryan

As the corona virus situation develops, we believe the role of the Victory Heights Community Council is two-fold: Disseminating accurate information Encourage neighbors to support homebound neighbors (if/when appropriate) We encourage you to read from the websites below and stay … Continue reading →

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Metro Transit Wants Your Feedback On 2021 Changes

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Ryan

At this month’s meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council, David VanderZee from Metro Transit spoke about the proposed changes to transit service coming in 2021 when link light rail comes to Northgate. Read the entire minutes of the February … Continue reading →

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Northgate Pedestrian Bridge Construction Begins Monday

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Ryan

The long, long gestation cycle for a pedestrian/bike bridge over I-5 to connect North Seattle College and the Link Light Rail station at Northgate turns a corner on Monday, January 27th as construction begins. Read the complete minutes of the … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread House Decorating Parties In December

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Ryan

Victory Height’s annual gingerbread house decorating event is coming up. We’ve made the houses, you just have to buy them, “assemble” it, and then apply decorations (we provide the materials). Sign up to reserve a house and a time slot … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights November Events Calendar

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Ryan

Here’s what is coming up in the month of November in and around Victory Heights. Monday, November 18th: Seattle Police Burglary Prevention Class. Attendees will learn about current burglary trends in their area, how to secure their home to reduce … Continue reading →

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Free Extra Yard Waste Pickup in November

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Ryan

Have you raked more leaves than can fit in your food and yard waste cart? We’ve got you covered! As a thanks for raking leaves, Seattle Public Utilities provides free extra yard waste pick up for household customers in November. … Continue reading →

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Ryther Swim Suit Drive’s First Year Shows Promise

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Ryan

At this month’s meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council, it was announced that around 10-15 swimsuits were purchased off the Amazon wish list we set up and donated to the kids at the Ryther Children’s Center on NE 95th … Continue reading →

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Track Coyotes (and other carnivores) In Your Neighborhood

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Ryan

Per this article in The Seattle Times, the Woodland Park Zoo has created a website called Carnivore Spotter where members of the public can contribute sightings around their neighborhood of coyotes, foxes, etc. Last week I stepped out of my … Continue reading →

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Road Work Around Park Sept 3rd-5th

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Ryan

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) will be making storm drainage improvements near 1747 NE 106th Street (basically the north tip of Victory Heights Park, right in front of the co-op preschool building). Drainage improvement include one drainage structure. Work is scheduled … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights Meets Its History

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Ryan

At the June meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council, Vicki Stiles from the Shoreline Historical Museum gave a presentation about the history of Victory Heights. Read the complete minutes of the June meeting. Her slideshow included 19th Century survey … Continue reading →

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