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Residential Burglaries Increase 157% From 2012

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Ryan

Last night at the Victory Heights Community Council meeting, Community Police Team Crime Prevention Coordinator Terrie Johnstone said residential burglaries for precinct Lincoln 2 (which also includes Lake City, see this PDF map from the city, we’re in L2) went … Continue reading →

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Victory Heights Community Council Meeting Feb 19th

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Ryan

The monthly meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council will be on Tuesday, February 19th, starting at 7 PM at the Pre-school in Victory Heights Park. Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend. [Update] Council President Ardi Lupton says … Continue reading →

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Draco The Duck Waddles To New Digs

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Ryan

Draco, former famous fugitive duck, and his spouse Mamma Duck have been relocated to the front yard, reports owner Terri Bell. With the ducks now housed in a raccoon-proof house, Terri said, “Each morning they are released to roam the … Continue reading →

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Car Prowls Vex Victory Lane

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Ryan

Thursday night, a number of residents on Victory Lane discovered car prowls and thefts of some items. Chris said, “Woke up this morning to a open car door and a missing items from my Jeep. Friendly local car prowlers are … Continue reading →

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EveryBlock Signs Off

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Ryan

Each day I check various websites to see what is going on in our neighborhood. One of my daily stops has been EveryBlock, a site that automatically harvested news from various sources, blogs, and police reports for individual neighborhoods. As … Continue reading →

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Sacajawea Open House February 13th

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Ryan

Sacajawea Elementary School, 9501 20th Ave NE, will be hosting its annual Math and Science Fair and Kindergarten Open House on Wednesday, February 13th. Hear presentations from Principal Barry Dorsey and the Kindergarten teachers, and then join the school community … Continue reading →

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Video: What's big and furry and likes to climb trees?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Ryan

I spotted this large raccoon yesterday waddling across my backyard in the middle of the day, pretty much on the same path that many of the neighborhood cats use. Today I caught it in action near the side of my … Continue reading →

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Neighbor Appreciation Day February 9th

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Ryan

While not quite the household name that Valentine’s Day is, Seattle’s Neighbor Appreciation Day turns 19 on Saturday, February 9th. It’s billed as, “a special day to reach out to neighbors, create new friends, and express thanks to those who … Continue reading →

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The Case Against Sidewalks

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Ryan

A very common complaint about neighborhoods in Seattle north of NE 85th Street is the lack of sidewalks on many residential streets. This is due to the fact most were built before these areas were annexed to the city in … Continue reading →

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Thornton Creek Alliance Meeting January 24th

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Ryan

The Thornton Creek Alliance‘s monthly meeting will be Thursday, January 24th with the theme “How’s The Water Quality In Thornton Creek?” Featured guest speakers will be Jonathan Frodge, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Stormwater Scientist, and Sherell Ehlers, SPU Stormwater Policy … Continue reading →

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