Puyallup, WA|News|
Shaw Road To Be Partially Closed Friday
Officials say a portion of the road will need to be closed this Friday and the following Friday for a repaving project.
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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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Pierce County Burn Ban Lifted
Recent rains have allowed officials to lift a burn ban in previously in place for all of unincorporated Pierce County.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Regal Indefinitely Closes All Theaters, Including In WA
Regal operates 27 theaters in Washington state. The move impacts roughly 45,000 employees across the country.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Study: WA To Be Among Worst-Represented States This Election
According to researchers Washington's biggest issue is that racial demographics and voter demographics don't line up.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Search For Gig Harbor Home Invasion Suspect
Deputies are looking for whoever broke into a Gig Harbor home and severely beat a 67-year-old man, leaving him with numerous broken bones.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Deputies: Man Broke Into Gig Harbor Home, Shot Elderly Woman
A 58-year-old man has been taken into custody, accused of a break-in homicide Saturday evening in Gig Harbor.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Washington Reports 609 Coronavirus Cases Saturday
State leaders say they're concerned that some counties are seeing an uptick in daily case counts.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
5 Ways To 'Fall' For Autumn In Washington
Celebrate fall by volunteering at a food bank, then peer at fall leaves, visit a pumpkin patch, carve a jack-o’-lantern and bake up a storm.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Weekend Forecast: Cloudy, But Improving Air Quality
Forecasters say to expect low clouds this weekend, but to look forward to a sunnier week ahead.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Weekend Forecast: Cloudy, But Improving Air Quality
Forecasters say to expect low clouds this weekend, but to look forward to a sunnier week ahead.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Weekend Forecast: Cloudy, But Improving Air Quality
Forecasters say to expect low clouds this weekend, but to look forward to a sunnier week ahead.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Weekend Forecast: Cloudy, But Improving Air Quality
Forecasters say to expect low clouds this weekend, but to look forward to a sunnier week ahead.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In Pierce County
ProPublica’s Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in Pierce County from voting.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup's Milwaukee Bridge To Close For 18 Months Starting Weds
Also known as the 5th St Bridge, the Milwaukee requires extensive repairs and will remain closed until some time in February 2022.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Construction To Close JBLM's DuPont Gate To Outbound Traffic
The closure is planned to last for nearly four whole weeks as crews repair the damaged gate.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Pierce County Cancels Monday's Lahar Siren Test
The county says they want to make sure everyone is aware they've changed the siren sounds before letting them wail next month.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Reports 6 Deaths, 594 Coronavirus Cases Thursday
While case counts have plateaued in many counties, some are seeing an incline, which has health experts worried.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup School District Students Will Not Return To Class Monday
The district says rising coronavirus cases in Pierce County have forced them to cancel plans to transition some students back into classes.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Public Health Closes Palmer Lake Due To Toxic Algae Bloom
Thursday the Health Department upgraded a caution advisory into a full closure of Palmer Lake on Key Peninsula.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Undersheriff Bomkamp Appointed Sheriff After Pastor Retires
Bomkamp will serve as sheriff for eight weeks until the November election determines Pierce County's next sheriff.
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