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Victory Frights on Halloween October 31st

Victory Frights returns yet again this year, on Thursday, October 31st from 5 PM to 7 PM when 19th Avenue NE (across from the park–where the food trucks usually are) will be shut down to allow trick-or-treaters to stroll around … Continue reading

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Sacajawea Elementary Would Close In One District Proposal

On Wednesday, the Seattle School District released two possible options for closing elementary schools across the city, one of which would impact Sacajawea near Victory Heights. In Proposed Option A, Sacajawea would be closed and all the K-5 students would … Continue reading

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Pets Beware: Coyotes Active

Even though Victory Heights is in the middle of a large city, it is also adjacent to a greenbelt with a large amount of wildlife including coyotes. Pets, particularly outdoor cats, can be vulnerable to these predators. The Humane Society … Continue reading

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Tuesday is Neighborhood Night Out

The annual Neighborhood Night Out is traditionally held on the first Tuesday of August, this year August 6th. It’s a great way to get to know the people on your street and strengthen community bonds. And it’s simple to do! … Continue reading

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VHCC Funds Honey Bucket Return In Park

The Victory Heights Community Council has paid to have a Honey Bucket (aka Porta-Potty, Sani-Can, etc) returned to Victory Heights Park. In 2020, Seattle Parks placed a Honey Bucket in the park which proved to be popular, especially during the … Continue reading

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Patty’s Eggnest & Jiffy Lube Demolished

As part of the redevelopment along Northgate Way, Patty’s Eggnest (formerly Skipper’s) and the Jiffy Lube on the corner of Northgate and Roosevelt were demolished last week to make way for new housing. Here are before and after photos comparing … Continue reading

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Upcoming Events: Hub Fest, Preschool Spring Carnival, Food Trucks

It may have seemed quiet in Victory Heights lately, but don’t let that fool you, plenty of events are coming up in our neighborhood this month. On Saturday, May 18th at the Co-Op Preschool in Victory Heights Park is their … Continue reading

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Meet The New Community Leaders on March 18th

The Victory Heights Community Council is meeting on Monday, March 18th at 7 PM at the co-op preschool building in Victory Heights Park. Please attend. Ann Forrest will be stepping down as our council President (like Ben, our previous President, … Continue reading

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Metro Eliminating Routes 20 & 73 in Victory Heights This Fall

An article in The Urbanist describes the changes coming to Metro Transit this fall when the Link Light Rail begins its service north to Lynnwood. Among them are eliminating Route 73 running down 15th Avenue NE, and Route 20 which … Continue reading

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