Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Pierce County Changes Lahar Siren Test Noises
The next monthly lahar siren will sound very different from what longtime residents have grown accustomed to.
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|
Boeing Moves To Consolidate 787 Production Out Of Washington
The company says 787 production will be out of Everett by mid-2021
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Washington Issues Update On Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Plan
When the coronavirus vaccine does arrive, Washington officials want distribution to be quick and fair.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
New Coalition Aims To Connect Puget Sound Through Regional Trails
The brand-new Leafline Trails Coalition will work to create a series of trails connecting King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
WA Minimum Wage Will Rise In 2021, Forces Changes To Salaries, OT
2021 will be the first year the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has had to calculate the new minimum wake since 2016.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
University Place, WA|News|
WSP Searching For Hit-And-Run Driver Who Hit Pedestrian On I-5
Troopers say they believe the car was a silver Nissan Altima, which may be damaged or missing its right side mirror.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Suspect Accused Of Leading Deputies On Chase, Choking Sheriff K9
The man is accused of stealing a truck in the Frederickson area and leading deputies on a chase into the woods.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Washington Reports 24 Deaths, 404 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
Deaths reported Tuesday include everyone who died of the virus from Friday through Monday, after data issues paused Monday's report.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Here Are The Dos And Don'ts Of A Pandemic Halloween
Pierce County health leaders are sharing their advice for what is, and isn't okay this Halloween season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Tacoma To Hold Memorial For Slain K9 Ronja Wednesday
The K9 Ronja was killed in August while tracking down a homicide suspect.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Search For Hit-And-Run Driver In Deadly Electron Crash
Deputies say a man was run over and killed while walking home from a birthday party last weekend, now they're looking for the driver.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Pierce County Asks For Input On Tacoma Narrows Airport Changes
The county says they want the public to weigh in on some proposed changes to expand and improve the airport.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
T-Bone Crash Sends Car Flying Into Home, No Injuries Reported
Despite some brutal pictures of the collision, firefighters say both drivers were unharmed.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Mobile Team Brings Showers, Laundry To Homeless Pierce Residents
Organizers with the New Hope Resource Center say the program will dramatically expand their ability to help those experiencing homelessness.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Happy Halloween: Don't Put Pumpkin Stuff In The Sink
Please enjoy the holiday responsibly-- by calmly and safely avoiding flushing pumpkin goop down the toilet or sink.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Study: Washington Among Safer States To Reopen Schools
Some Washington school districts have begun the transition towards a hybrid learning model, but how safe are schools in the evergreen state?
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Washington Reports 604 More Coronavirus Cases
A daily count of 604 new cases is higher than the rolling average, but less than was reported Friday.
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Seattle|News|
Rare Halloween Blue Moon Joins October Sky Over Washington
A full harvest moon and a full hunter’s blue Halloween moon bookend a month of meteor showers in the skies over the evergreen state.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Washington Reports Nearly 1,000 More Coronavirus Cases, 20 Deaths
Friday the Department of Health reported almost double the number of daily cases than they had over the past week.
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Seattle|News|
Southern Resident Orca Gives Birth To Another Calf
The birth marks the second calf to be born in the J pod this September.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
