Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
WA Fruit Company Fined $156,000 For COVID-19 Safety Violations
L&I says the fine is ten times larger than normal because the company "willfully" broke pandemic safety regulations.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
- Seattle, WA
Charles started as Field Editor for Patch in May 2020, covering western Washington. He is based in Seattle. In the past, he has written for various TV news stations in Seattle, Reno, Nevada and Fairbanks, Alaska. He has also worked as a music critic, weatherman, and soccer referee.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Washington Has The 6th Most Coronavirus Restrictions: Study
The study found WA's restaurant and gathering restrictions harsher than most, but that those restrictions may have kept the death rate down.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Expands Vaccination Clinic, Slots Quickly Filled
Thursday's vaccination clinic may be full once again, but the health department says there will be more in the future.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
NWS: Gusty, Snowy Weather Gives Way To Calmer End Of Work Week
Forecasters have long signaled that Tuesday night might bring snow to Washington's lowlands, but the addition of gusts is a new wrinkle.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
For The First Time Since May, Washington Lost Jobs In December
Washington's economy cut roughly 9,900 jobs in December 2o20, pushing the state's unemployment rate above the national rate.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
South Sound 911 Rolls Out New Non-Emergency Number
The new number is useful for residents who need help, but are not in immediate danger.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Fills City Council Vacancy
The new council member will fill the position until its original term ends on Dec. 31, 2021.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Man Accused Of Shooting 20-Year-Old Son
The son is in stable condition and is expected to recover.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Lowland Snow Possible For Gig Harbor: Winter Weather Ahead
Snow is still headed to much of Western Washington, but it may not last as long as previously thought. Here's the latest from forecasters.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lowland Snow Possible For Lakewood: Winter Weather Ahead
Snow is still headed to much of Western Washington, but it may not last as long as previously thought. Here's the latest from forecasters.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Lowland Snow Possible For Bonney Lake: Winter Weather Ahead
Snow is still headed to much of Western Washington, but it may not last as long as previously thought. Here's the latest from forecasters.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Lowland Snow Possible For Puyallup: Winter Weather Ahead
Snow is still headed to much of Western Washington, but it may not last as long as previously thought. Here's the latest from forecasters.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM Resumes Mortar And Artillery Training This Week
If you live near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, expect a little extra noise this week.
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Seattle|News|
How New Executive Orders Will Help The Hungry In King County
President Joe Biden on Friday issued two executive orders to help feed millions of Americans and revive a troubled U.S. economy.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
How New Executive Orders Will Help The Hungry In Pierce County
President Joe Biden on Friday issued two executive orders to help feed millions of Americans and revive a troubled U.S. economy.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Washington's First Mass Vaccination Sites To Open This Week
Each site will administer about 500 vaccinations daily at the beginning.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
COVID-19 Variant Confirmed In Pierce County
The variant was first reported in Snohomish County Saturday. Experts say this new strain spreads faster and more easily than the original.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Pierce Health Warns Of Mix-Ups In Vaccination Event Registration
The Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department says an error in their registration form may end up causing some confusion.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Fast-Spreading COVID-19 Variant Confirmed In Washington State
Two cases of the strain have been detected in Snohomish County. Officials say the news is worrying as the variant spreads much more easily.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Lakewood: The Week In Review
This week Washington marked one year since recording the nation's first diagnosis and announced new efforts to ramp up vaccine distribution.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
