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Metro Adding Routes Serving Victory Heights Starting Saturday

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Ryan

Metro Transit is updating its schedule on Saturday, August 29th with service changes that will affect–for the better–bus access in Victory Heights. The 72 Is Back Route 72 has returned, it will now start at the Link Light Rail station … Continue reading →

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Amazon Hub Takes Over Old Italian Spaghetti House Location

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Ryan

The former location of the venerable Italian Spaghetti House (then Bob’s Lake City Liquors, most recently BC Kitchen & Bath) is now being used as an Amazon Hub for its contracted drivers. Not quite an Amazon warehouse (those are huge), … Continue reading →

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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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