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Tree Falls in Victory Heights Park

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Ryan

After the large wind and rain storm this week that knocked out power to thousands of Puget Sound residents, one of the trees in Victory Heights Park fell down. The tree was part of a group at the south end … Continue reading →

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Sacajawea Elementary Would Close In One District Proposal

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Ryan

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

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Ryan

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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VHCC Funds Honey Bucket Return In Park

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Ryan

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

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Ryan

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

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Ryan

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

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Ryan

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

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Ryan

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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Garbage Collection on Fridays Next Two Weeks (and other news)

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Ryan

With Christmas and New Years on a Monday this year, garbage collections in Victory Heights this week and next will be on Friday instead of Thursday (same again the week of Martin Luther King Jr Day). Read the complete minutes … Continue reading →

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