Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Seeks Applicants To Fill City Council Vacancy
Applicants must have lived in the city for at least one year and be a registered voter.
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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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Warns Of Scammers Promising Coronavirus Vaccine
The Department of Emergency Management says they've received reports of scammers promising the vaccine for money. Here's what to watch for.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Inslee Extends Coronavirus Restrictions, Announces Relief Grants
Washington's latest round of pandemic restrictions have been extended to the new year. They had been set to expire Dec. 14
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Proposal To Dissolve Health Department Pushed Forward
A plan to dissolve the Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department is one step closer to reality after a vote by committee Monday.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Weather Outlook: Colder, Wetter Months Ahead
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service is predicting a colder and wetter than usual season ahead for Washington.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
How To Celebrate The Holidays Safely This Year
State health officials say it's important not to let your guard down this holiday season. Here are some tips to help stop the spread.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Secretary Of State Rebukes Claims Of Election 'Anomalies'
Gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp claims mass voter fraud cost him the election, but the Secretary of State says there's no proof.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
USPS Operation Santa: How To Mail A Letter In Washington
Many kids could go without gifts this Christmas. The Postal Service’s Operation Santa program wants your help keeping Santa’s magic alive.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Puyallup: The Week In Review
This week WA logged more than 16,000 new COVID-19 cases. That's 2,000 fewer than the week before, but there's still work to be done.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Bonney Lake-Sumner: The Week In Review
This week WA logged more than 16,000 new COVID-19 cases. That's 2,000 fewer than the week before, but there's still work to be done.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Lakewood: The Week In Review
This week WA logged more than 16,000 new COVID-19 cases. That's 2,000 fewer than the week before, but there's still work to be done.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Gig Harbor: The Week In Review
This week WA logged more than 16,000 new COVID-19 cases. That's 2,000 fewer than the week before, but there's still work to be done.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
1 Million Users Have Signed Up For Washington's Coronavirus App
That's good news, the DOH says, because the more users who sign up, the more effective the exposure-tracking software becomes.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
1 Arrested After Deadly Tacoma Shooting
One man has died, and another is behind bars after a deadly shooting Thursday night in Tacoma.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Pierce County Council To Vote On Proposal To Dissolve Health Dept
The county council will vote on a proposal to restructure the current health department. Here's what that means and why it matters.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Redmond, WA|News|
Here's The Estimated COVID-19 Vaccine Wait Time In King County
The New York Times, the Surgo Foundation and Ariadne Labs have created a tool to find your spot on the waiting list.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Here's The Estimated COVID-19 Vaccine Wait Time In Pierce County
The New York Times, the Surgo Foundation and Ariadne Labs have created a tool to find your spot on the waiting list.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Applications Open Monday For Bonney Lake Small Business Grants
The city's “Thank Small, Think Local” grant program will be giving out $500,000 to help small businesses struggling because of the pandemic.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Hosting Free Coronavirus Mobile Testing This Month
Another month, another round of new COVID-19 testing events across Pierce County. Here's a look at what they've got planned.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Adopts New CDC Quarantine Guidelines
While the DOH still recommends a 14-day quarantine, the guidelines will allow for some situations that cut quarantine short.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
