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SPD Neighborhood Safety Rep To Speak Tuesday

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Ryan

The November meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council will include an appearance by Elizabeth Scott, the Neighborhood Safety Representative from the North Precinct of the Seattle Police Department. Come and hear what she has to say about the current … Continue reading →

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SPU Knickerbocker Construction Video

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Ryan

The Seattle Public Utility (SPU) department has posted a video on YouTube about the recently completed Knickerbocker Floodplain Project on Thornton Creek.

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Fire Department Burning House on 15th Avenue NE

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Ryan

The Seattle Fire Department has been performing training exercises for new recruits all week on a house at 10720 15th Avenue NE with controlled fires and then putting them out. Neighbors and passers by  have noticed the presence of many … Continue reading →

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Fences Gone At Kingfisher Site

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Ryan

After months of work, construction of the Kingfisher Natural Area on Thornton Creek (NE 100th Street and 20th Avenue NE) has been completed and the fences removed. Thornton Creek is now wider and more shallow in order to slow it … Continue reading →

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Thornton Creek Contaminated By Fuel Spill Accident

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Ryan

Yesterday’s semi-truck accidents on I-5 near Northgate Way that backed up traffic for miles on the southbound commute also released 40 gallons of spilled diesel fuel oil into the storm drain and the south fork of Thornton Creek. Though nobody … Continue reading →

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Lake City Urban Design Presentation Tuesday

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Ryan

The October meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council will feature a presentation by Katie Sheehy from Seattle’s Department of Planning who is guiding an effort with Lake City area residents and businesses to develop the Lake City Urban Design … Continue reading →

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The Victory Heights Community Council versus The World Crime League

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Ryan

It may not be a conspiracy, but the level of crime in Victory Heights lately has been unsettling to attendees of last night’s Victory Heights Community Council. Read the full minutes of last night’s meeting. Back at its regular meeting … Continue reading →

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Northgate Library Hosts Robin Williams Film Festival

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Ryan

The Northgate library branch is having a Robin Williams Film Festival starting Sunday with “Aladdin,” his 1992 Disney hit where he played the Genie. The Robin Williams Tribute film series will include: “Aladdin,” 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. … Continue reading →

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New Traffic Circle on 23rd Avenue NE

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Ryan

After many years of effort by the community, the new traffic circle on 23rd Avenue NE and NE 105th Street was put in by the city finally.  The circle was installed right after the Labor Day weekend, although funding was … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events Calendar

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Ryan

Here are activities in and around Victory Heights that might interest you: Saturday, September 6, Northaven Neighborhood Picnic. 11:30 AM – 2: 30 PM. Music and food, $8 for adults, $4 for children 3-12. Wednesday, September 10, Northgate Bridge Briefing, … Continue reading →

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