Monthly Archives: June 2013

Dr. Jonathan Frodge To Discuss Thornton Creek E.coli Study June 27th

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Ryan

The Thornton Creek Alliance meeting on Thursday, June 27th will feature Dr. Jonathan Frodge, author of the recent well-publicized study showing dangerous levels of E.coli in Thornton Creek. You’ll hear more about the recent Seattle Public Utilities two year study … Continue reading →

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Highlights of June's VH Community Council Meeting

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Ryan

Last night 18 residents attended June’s Victory Heights Community Council meeting at the Pre-School building in the park on a lovely, sunny summer evening. Several new faces were lured in, having seen some of the new road signs used to … Continue reading →

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Fire Damages Home On 19th Avenue NE

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Ryan

A house was damaged when a fire broke out at 10540 19th Avenue NE this morning across the street from Victory Heights Park. An elderly couple were inside the house at the time but were able to escape safely. The … Continue reading →

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Thornton Creek Study Confirms Human Fecal Contamination

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Ryan

A two-year investigation by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has confirmed human fecal bacteria are likely entering North Seattle’s Thornton Creek at multiple locations. Funded by the Washington Department of Ecology and led by SPU stormwater scientist Jonathan Frodge, the study … Continue reading →

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Community Council Meeting June 18th

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Ryan

Join your neighbors at 7PM on Tuesday, June 18th for the next meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council. We’re back at our usual digs, the Pre-School Building in Victory Heights Park (thanks to Teacher Monica at the Co-Op). With … Continue reading →

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Barred Owls Seen Near Thornton Creek

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Ryan

Take a look at this photo. Can you find three owls? If you didn’t spot them, scroll down to the second photo below with hints. These Barred Owls were seen Tuesday in Thornton Creek Park #2, southeast of the 15th … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Community Council Meeting Places This Summer

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Ryan

Updated: June 6th: The Victory Heights Community Council will NOT be moving its meetings this summer. Thanks to negotiations with the Parks Department and representatives of the Co-Op Preschool, we can continue to use the Preschool Building in Victory Heights … Continue reading →

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