Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Gig Harbor: The Week In Review
As the nation grapples with a third coronavirus surge, Washington reported its highest daily case count since mid-July.
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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Puyallup, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Puyallup: The Week In Review
As the nation grapples with a third coronavirus surge, Washington reported its highest daily case count since mid-July.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Suspected DUI Driver Crashes Into Tacoma Church: Deputies
Deputies say two people have been arrested, and are accused of trying to escape a patrol car and plowing into a nearby church.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Rotary Volunteers Step Up To Help Pierce County Elections
On election day, nonpartisan volunteers with Rotary International will be helping out at 22 of the county's busiest ballot boxes.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Traffic Avenue/SR 410 Closures Moved Up To This Weekend
City officials have announced a last-minute closure for much of the weekend, in an attempt to get the lanes ready ASAP.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Lost Kayaks, eBikes Recovered: Owners Asked To Come Forward
Pierce County Deputies and Gig Harbor Police both say they recovered some stolen property Thursday, and are hoping to find the owners.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Election Officials: Puyallup Voters Should Mail Ballot By Friday
All ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 will be counted, but officials recommend mailing no later than Friday to guarantee the deadline is met.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Election Officials: Lakewood Voters Should Mail Ballot By Friday
All ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 will be counted, but officials recommend mailing no later than Friday to guarantee the deadline is met.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Election Officials: Gig Harbor Should Mail Ballots By Friday
All ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 will be counted, but officials recommend mailing no later than Friday to guarantee the deadline is met.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Election Officials: Sumner Voters Should Mail Ballot By Friday
All ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 will be counted, but officials recommend mailing no later than Friday to guarantee the deadline is met.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
'Murder Hornet' Nest Cracked Open For Study
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has released footage of their team popping open the hornet nest to check out the insides.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Peninsula Schools Announces K-1 Classes Will Remain In-Person
The news, however, came as a surprise to the health department, who say that's not what they're advising.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Police Announce Blood Drive Honoring Fallen Officers
Officers will also be collecting food to support families in need.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Free Flu Shots At Bonney Lake High School Thursday
Pierce County is setting up a flu shot drive-thru to help anyone in need get vaccinated.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
When You 'Fall Back' Check Your Smoke Alarms This Weekend
While you're setting your clocks backwards for Daylight Saving Time, you might as well check and make sure your smoke alarms are working
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Lahar Warning System Will Sound New Chimes Monday
County officials want to make sure everyone is prepared for the new sounds sirens make, so the tests don't cause any undue alarm.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
1 Hurt In Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up On I-5
Troopers say one of the involved vehicles is a semi truck, and that the crash has closed several lanes of the freeway.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM's DuPont Gate Reopens To Outbound Traffic
The gate has reopened after being closed for construction for most of the month, though some construction closures remain.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Daylight Saving Time Ends: What Time The Sun Sets In Washington
The pandemic added steam to the biannual debate over Daylight Saving Time, which will mean the sun sets earlier in Washington Sunday.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Washington Joins Western State Pact To Review Coronavirus Vaccine
The pact will conduct an independent review into any potential COVID-19 vaccine to ensure it is safe before it is distributed in Washington.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
