Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Molotov Cocktail Destroys University Place Apartments: Deputies
The resulting fire gave one resident minor burns and completely destroyed four apartments.
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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Seattle|News|
Surge In Coronavirus Testing Causes DOH Data Backlog
Many have been taking the test before the holidays, but the DOH says to steer clear unless you're already showing COVID-19 symptoms.
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Seattle|News|
Most In WA Plan Thanksgiving Within Own Household: Patch Survey
Here's how Washington Patch readers say their Thanksgiving plans have changed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Puyallup: The Week In Review
A record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases had Washington logging over 14,000 confirmed coronavirus infections this week.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Lakewood: The Week In Review
A record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases had Washington logging over 14,000 confirmed coronavirus infections this week.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Gig Harbor: The Week In Review
A record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases had Washington logging over 14,000 confirmed coronavirus infections this week.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Bonney Lake: The Week In Review
A record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases had Washington logging over 14,000 confirmed coronavirus infections this week.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Washington L&I Cites 9 More Businesses For Mask Violations
Citations remain relatively rare, however. L&I has only cited 20 businesses since July, but investigated 1,300 complaints in October alone.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Inslee Announces $135 Million To Support Businesses, Families
The governor says the package will hopefully counteract some hardships caused by the state's recent suite of coronavirus restrictions.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Washington Introduces Cap On Fees From Food Delivery Apps
The move limits third-party delivery apps from charging over 15 percent in delivery fees, in a bid to support struggling restaurants.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Officers Involved In Deadly Puyallup Shooting Identified
Three law enforcement officers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into the Nov. 2 shooting that killed Quincy Ivan Bishop.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Washington Service Corps Seeks Help To Combat Food Insecurity
One in nine Washingtonians struggles with hunger, a problem that has only grown because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WA Approves 6 To Distribute Coronavirus Vaccine, More Pending
As of Monday, 375 health care providers have applied to receive and distributed any upcoming coronavirus vaccines in Washington.
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Seattle|News|
CenturyLink Field Begins Life As 'Lumen Field' Thursday
By the kickoff of Thursday night's Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals game, CenturyLink Field will be no more.
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Seattle|News|
WA Unemployment Down In October, But Concerns Over Future Remain
Washington's unemployment rate improved in October, but experts say new coronavirus restrictions may "put the recovery in jeopardy."
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
WIAA Delays High School Sports Schedule, Citing Coronavirus Surge
The move will delay winter sports including basketball, bowling, gymnastics, wrestling and swim and dive competitions.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Construction Begins On Puyallup Sounder Station Parking Project
When finished, the project will nearly double the amount of parking at the Puyallup Sounder station.
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Seattle|News|
Final New Coronavirus Restriction On Restaurants Goes Into Effect
The last of the recently-announced statewide COVID-19 regulations has now gone into effect, banning indoor dining at bars and restaurants.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Burglar Steals Present For South Hill Boy Battling Leukemia
After news of the theft broke however, community members rallied to replace the family's stolen present.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Announces Next Secretary Of Health
Current state Secretary of Health John Wiesman had previously announced he would be stepping down in December.
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