Author Archives: Ryan

Thorton Creek Restoration Work Party This Sunday

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Ryan

Rick reports, We are meeting this Sunday for some restoration work and possible re-vegetation in KingFisher Natural Area*. we are now meeting every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Please join if you can, and sign up on the … Continue reading →

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Update from Seattle Police Crime Prevention

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Ryan

In a message to block watch Captains, the Seattle Police Crime Prevention unit announced: Dear Block Watch Captains/Contacts:  Sending you a few items of interest. 1.       The North Precinct Burglary/Theft Unit continues to follow up on recent burglary arrests done … Continue reading →

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Espresso Stand Going In Italian Spaghetti House Lot

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Ryan

Today, a new espresso stand was being built in the parking lot of the closed Italian Spaghetti House property on Lake City Way. Headrush Coffee hopes to be open for business by June 1st said owner Zach Head, who will … Continue reading →

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Kingfisher Clean Up

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Ryan

On a beautiful Sunday morning in May, half a dozen or so Victory Heights residents hiked into the Kingfisher Natural Area (better known to most people as the Thornton Creek green belt) just south of 17th Ave NE to pull … Continue reading →

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Thornton Creek Work Parties Begin This Sunday

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Ryan

Green Seattle Partnerships announced work parties, Walking Under the Owls, on Thornton Creek (or its new designation, Kingfisher Natural Area) starting this Sunday, May 6th at 10 AM. Activities, which are open to all ages, include removing invasive species in … Continue reading →

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More Resources For Bill Pierre Properties Development

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Ryan

In addition to the meeting planned on May 19th to discuss the future development of the Bill Pierre properties in Lake City, there will be a chance to meet the team informally this Thursday, and a new blog has started. … Continue reading →

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Northgate Way @ 5th Ave NE Closing This Weekend

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Ryan

Pinehurst Seattle reports that the intersection of NE Northgate Way and 5th Ave NE will be closed mornings this Saturday and Sunday to move utilities in preparation for construction work. Read the full article.

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Wind Gusts Bring Down Nest, Kill Hatchlings

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Ryan

Wind gusts of up to 30-40 mph Monday dislodged a small bird nest from a tree on the 2000 block of NE 100th St. and killed three hatchlings. The weather service predicts the winds will gradually diminish tonight into Tuesday. … Continue reading →

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Thornton Creek Alliance Meeting Highlights

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Ryan

Thursday night, the Thornton Creek Alliance met at the Meadowbrook Community Center for their general meeting and election. Highlights included a presentation by Rianne BeCraft from the National Wildlife Federation who talked about Certified Natural Habitats. This program is about … Continue reading →

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Place of Towering Firs Blog Archives Added

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Ryan

Prior to the Victory Heights Blog’s existence, you might have visited Lynnette Spear’s Place of Towering Firs blog. Lynnette is involved with the Thornton Creek Alliance and has helped organize the Victory Heights Garden Walkabouts for the past three years. … Continue reading →

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