Author Archives: Ryan

Free Little Free Libraries To Be Distributed

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Ryan

At last night’s meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council, Recology (formerly CleanScapes) has announced the purchase of 50 Little Free Libraries to be distributed to neighborhoods as part of its Neighborhood Waste Reduction Rewards Program (which you might remember … Continue reading →

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November Events Calendar

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Ryan

Here are events in and around Victory Heights that might be of interest in late October/early November: Friday, Oct 30th: Lake City Fright Night Trick-or-Treat Walk. Get treats at local businesses in Lake City, then finish at the Community Center … Continue reading →

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$893,000 Park Renovation Announced

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Ryan

The Seattle Parks Department has announced a $893,000 renovation project of the playground equipment in Victory Heights Park. Read the entire minutes from last night’s Community Council Meeting. The project, which is currently in the design phase, will replace the … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights Events Calendar

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Ryan

Here’s an updated calendar of September/October events in and around Victory Heights: NEW ITEM: Tuesday, Oct 6th: Metro Transit Public Hearing. The county will be changing a number of bus routes around Victory Heights next year in conjunction with the … Continue reading →

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What To Do About Drug Use In The Park?

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Ryan

Last night’s meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council focused on an increase in drug dealing and using in and around Victory Heights Park. Read the complete minutes of the September meeting. Neighbors have discovered used needles near the co-op … Continue reading →

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Coyotes In Victory Heights

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Ryan

UPDATE: Reader John recorded the coyote early Monday morning. He thinks it “sounded like s/he was up on the hill between 98th and 100th, probably on the south side of Thornton Creek.” Saturday night, a number of coyotes were heard … Continue reading →

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September Events Calendar

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Ryan

Here are events in around Victory Heights in September: Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 12-13. Arts North Studio Tour. 11 different studios around the north end will host open houses for the public “to chat with the artists and learn about … Continue reading →

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Last Microsurfacing Rescheduled For Sept. 8th

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Ryan

The microsurfacing project in Victory Heights that was prematurely aborted last Friday when rain prevented the final day of work has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 8th. The streets that remain to be worked on, NE 100th Street, 17th Avenue … Continue reading →

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Metro Route 72 On Chopping Block In 2016

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Ryan

Among the proposed changes to King County Metro bus service next year with the opening of the Link Light Rail station at Husky Stadium is the elimination of Route 72 serving Lake City and eastern Victory Heights. In addition, Route … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights Microsurfacing Begins August 24th

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Ryan

UPDATE: Follow the progress all week on our Twitter feed Aug 24-28: https://twitter.com/victoryheights2 The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has put out a map and schedule for when the microsurfacing project in Victory Heights will be done on specific streets. … Continue reading →

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