Nicole Black

Journalist at Hoodline

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Seattle Man Sentenced to Five Years for Role in International Drug

1 day ago | hoodline.com | Nicole Black

Source: Google Street ViewA U.S. citizen tied to an international drug ring has been handed a five-year prison sentence, reports the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington. Curtis McDaniel, age 56, was ensnared in a wider web of narcotic distribution linked to suppliers in Mexico and Colombia.
Everett City Council Passes Landmark Amendments to Guide Urban

2 days ago | hoodline.com | Nicole Black

Source: SounderBruce, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsThe future of Everett's urban landscape took a definitive step forward as the City Council, on June 18, passed amendments to the Everett 2044 Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation periodic update ordinances. Signed into existence by Mayor Cassie Franklin, the new amended ordinances aim to guide the city's growth and physical character for the next two decades.
Bellevue Gears Up for Grand Connection Office Launch, New Director

2 days ago | hoodline.com | Nicole Black

The City of Bellevue is set to officially launch the Office of the Grand Connection on July 16, aiming to enhance the city's main pedestrian corridor that stretches through its downtown region. The office will also oversee further progress on the Grand Connection Crossing, a vital pedestrian bridge intended to span Interstate 405 and link up with Eastrail in the Wilburton neighborhood.
Mayor Harrell Launches PACT Team to Streamline Seattle's Permit

3 days ago | hoodline.com | Nicole Black

Source: Office of the MayorMayor Bruce Harrell has made a decisive move to dismantle the bureaucratic labyrinth that has long been the plight of Seattle's prospective builders and entrepreneurs. In a significant step aimed at revamping the city's permitting process, Harrell issued an executive order to establish the Permitting and Customer Trust (PACT) Team — a comprehensive program set to reform how Seattle handles permits for housing and small business development.
Seattle Braces for Mixed Bag of Sunshine and Showers, NWS Forecasts

3 days ago | hoodline.com | Nicole Black

Source: Google Street ViewThe National Weather Service in Seattle has announced the weather forecast for the upcoming week, predicting a mix of sunny skies and intermittent showers. As of this morning, the sky is clear with a temperature of 57°F and a calm wind from the north. Humidity is recorded at a lofty 82%, with visibility stretching to a full 10 miles. According to the latest update, today we can expect to see increasing clouds, but the high is gearing up to reach a pleasant 80 degrees.
Pierce County Deputies Tackle Diverse Array of Calls in a Single Day,

4 days ago | hoodline.com | Nicole Black

Source: Pierce County Sheriff's DepartmentIn a recent patrol log shared by the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Cappetto offers an overview of a day spent responding to calls across the county on what began as a serene Friday. According to a blog post published on June 20th, the series of incidents ranged from the mundane to the urgent, painting a picture of the varied responsibilities shouldered by our local law enforcement.
Bellevue City Council Adopts Rezoning Plan for Wilburton to Boost

4 days ago | hoodline.com | Nicole Black

On Tuesday, Bellevue city leaders put their stamp on the future shape of Wilburton. As reported by the City of Bellevue's official website, the City Council adopted key land use code changes and rezoned the area to pave the way for the Wilburton Vision. This vision portrays Wilburton as a burgeoning mixed-use neighborhood with robust transit options at its backbone.
Seattle Police Investigate Early Morning Fatality in University

4 days ago | hoodline.com | Nicole Black

Early this morning, the tranquility of the University District in Seattle was disrupted by a tragic incident. Around 4:30 a.m., police officers rushed to the 4700 block of University Way Northeast following reports of a man found critically injured on the sidewalk, according to an announcement posted on the Seattle Police Department Blotter. Upon arrival, they discovered a victim with life-threatening injuries.
Fatal Hit-and-Run on I-90 Near Preston Leads to Suspect's Arrest as

4 days ago | hoodline.com | Nicole Black

In a turn of events, a pedestrian was fatally struck in a hit-and-run incident on Interstate 90 near Preston last week. The Washington State Patrol reported the accident occurred shortly after noon last Thursday. According to their dispatch, the victim was associated with a disabled red vehicle on the highway's right shoulder when they attempted to cross the freeway. A black Toyota Sequoia, driving on the left shoulder collided with the pedestrian, who did not survive the impact.
Seattle Basks in Pleasant 76-Degree Weather with a Sunny Outlook for

4 days ago | hoodline.com | Nicole Black

Source: GyozaDumpling, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsThe National Weather Service in Seattle provided a clear outlook for the city's weather with temperatures hitting a pleasant 76 degrees today. According to their latest update, the city is experiencing a mostly sunny sky, a delicate balance maintained by a light and variable wind. With humidity at 81% and dewpoint at a cool 48°F, the city enjoys moderate warmth without the suffocating grip of mugginess.