Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Walgreens To Limit Baby Formula Purchases Amid Shortage
The company is limiting sales to three units of infant and toddler formula per visit.
Charles Woodman and Eric DeGrechie, 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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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Fire To Put Facilities Bond On August Ballot
The Board of Fire Commissioners is hoping the public will support their efforts to improve community safety and protect local firefighters.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
WA Saw 2,000+ Deadly Overdoses Last Year, And The Number Keeps Rising
Overdose deaths rose more than two-thirds over just two years, and health experts say they're likely to keep rising.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Frederickson Man Arrested, Accused Of Killing 80-Year-Old Grandfather
The 29-year-old suspect has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Police Arrest Suspect Accused Of 4 Bank Robberies
The robberies included one in Gig Harbor, one in Tacoma, and two more across Pierce County.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
State Parks Invests $700K In Pumps & Floating Toilet For WA Boaters
The program aims to protect Puget Sound by making it easier to safely dispose of vessel sewage.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
1 Killed In Early Morning Yakima Avenue Crash
The collision had Tacoma Police warning commuters to find alternate routes.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Residents Asked To Weigh In On Housing Code Changes
As the demand for housing grows, the Pierce County Council is trying to make some changes, but they want to hear your opinion first.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Facebook Did Not Take Down Congressional Candidate Culp's Page
Culp lost the 2020 gubernatorial race against Jay Inslee, and is now hoping to usurp Rep. Dan Newhouse.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington's Wolf Population Grew 16 Percent Last Year
2021 saw four new wolf packs appear in four different counties as the wild wolf population continues to recover.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM Resumes Mortar And Artillery Training This Week
The base has announced one more set of round-the-clock training, kicking off later this week.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Police Search For Trio Of Theft Suspects
Officers say the group stole over $6,000 in merch from a local retailer. They're hoping the public may recognize them.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Income Tax Deadline: What Last-Minute Washington Filers Need to Know
Tax day is fast approaching. Here are some tips to make it a little smoother.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Seattle Listed As One Of The Best Cities To Handle Climate Change
Researchers factored in rising sea levels, air quality, and community resilience to rank the best, and worst, cities for climate change.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
16 Washington Billionaires Are Among World’s Richest: Forbes 2022 List
More than 1,000 billionaires are richer than they were a year ago, and more than 200 people became billionaires over the past year.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Ballots Mailed For Pierce County's April Election
The only thing on the ballot in Pierce County this April is a pair of propositions to fund the Bethel School District.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
WSP Seeks Witnesses To Deadly Spanaway Hit-And-Run
Troopers are hoping someone saw a car that hit a man who had been crossing State Route 7 early Thursday morning.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Police Investigating After Vandals Deface Unity Mural
The mural in Gig Harbor's Finholm District had been painted to express support with the Ukrainian people as they endure Russian invasion.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington AG And FCC Team Up To Battle Illegal Robocallers
Just last month, Attorney General Ferguson announced an initiative allowing Washingtonians to file complaints about robocallers.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
DEA Warns Of 'Mass Overdose Events' From Fentanyl In Washington
29 people have been killed in 58 recent “mass-overdose events”, and officials worry the offending drugs could be headed to Washington.
Charles Woodman and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
