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10th Annual Victory Heights Jokem Fest August 11th

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Ryan

The 10th Annual Victory Heights Jokem Fest will be held on Saturday, August 11th, 2012 at Schudie’s Grotto, aka the backyard of Gary Schudie’s house, 2021 NE Northgate Way. Featuring live music, tamales, roasted turkey and beverages, the public is … Continue reading →

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North Precinct Advisory Council Seeks Victory Heights Rep

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Ryan

The North Precinct Advisory Council (NPAC)–not to be confused with the North District Council (read more about that organization here)–is looking for someone to be the Victory Heights neighborhood representative at their monthly meetings. NPAC meets the first Wednesday of … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights Night Out Potluck August 14th

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Ryan

Although most of Seattle is holding the annual Night Out Against Crime with neighborhood gatherings on August 7th, Victory Heights will be holding its event a week later on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 starting at 6:30 PM. The location will … Continue reading →

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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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Door-to-Door Solicitor Back In Area

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Ryan

Friday afternoon, a middle-aged African American man was seen in lower Victory Heights going door-to-door.  Even when there was no answer he was seen to linger outside the doors for several minutes. A resident called 911 to report him and … Continue reading →

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New Gas Line For 23rd Ave NE

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Ryan

Wednesday, contractors for Puget Sound Energy installed a new underground gas line to provide service to 10208 23rd Avenue NE. Three small trenches were cut along 23rd Avenue to tap into the existing gas main running along NE 102nd Street … Continue reading →

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Fire Destroys Shed on 17th Ave NE

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Ryan

Friday night, a fire broke out in a shed behind a house at 10755 17th Ave NE just before 10 PM. Fifteen different fire units were called out to the scene which blocked NE Northgate Way as the blaze was … Continue reading →

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Link: Victory Heights – Initial Sale in 1920

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Ryan

The Pinehurst Seattle blog has reprinted the newspaper ad from The Seattle Sunday Times on May2, 1920 announcing the sale of lots in Victory Heights. Check out those low, low prices!  

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A Week And Some Change

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Ryan

Today is the one-week anniversary of the blog and already change is in the air! Apparently I wasn’t the only Victory Heights resident who thought having a blog was a good idea. Unbeknownst to me, several months ago the Neighborhood … Continue reading →

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New Construction Nears Completion

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Ryan

The new house at 10718 19th Ave NE, set behind the house on 19th Ave, is nearly finished construction. The driveway still needs to be paved, but according to permits issued by the city, the electrical and sewer work has been … Continue reading →

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