Seattle|News|
Washington Wins Lawsuit To Protect USPS From 'Damaging' Changes
As a result, election mail must once again be treated as First Class mail- a change that could have a major impact this November.
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|
Firefighters Warn Of Fraudulent Sumner Fire Fundraisers
East Pierce Fire says anyone donating to fire relief funds will want to double-check to make sure the fundraisers are legitimate.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Search For Armed 7Eleven Robbery Suspect
Deputies are hoping the public will recognize the suspect in an armed robbery early last week.
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Seattle|News|
King County To Invest In Anti-Racism & Criminal Justice Reforms
The county's latest budget will invest millions to combat racism and improve equity.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Lane Closures Planned For Sumner Tapps Highway Start Friday
The road closures are to remove dangerous trees, and are unrelated to the Sumner Grade Fire that closed SR 410.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Thursday Smoke Forecast: Still Unhealthy, But Relief On Horizon
Forecasters say the Puget Sound region will finally see some smoke relief and improved air quality by the end of the week.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Grade Fire Containment Reaches 95 Percent
Some smoldering and smoke will continue until the next rainfall, but otherwise firefighters say the Sumner Grade Fire is finished.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Council Approves Funding To Pay Commercial Rent
The council has signed off on nearly $8 million in funding to help local businesses suffering during the pandemic.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Reports 9 Deaths, 327 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
The report comes as UW announces a new pair of tests to better track the virus. The last updates.
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Seattle|News|
Mariners Vs. Giants Series Postponed Due To Poor Air Quality
The two-game series has been rescheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in San Francisco.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake, Tacoma Testing Events Postponed Due To Air Quality
Pierce County says Wednesday's events have been postponed for the safety of staff and patients.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
1 Killed, 3 Arrested In Bonney Lake Stabbing
One of the three suspects arrested for the killing was just 19-years-old.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Search For Missing Burien Woman, Last Seen In Bonney Lake
Jordan Rosario was last seen in Bonney Lake, but may have also been in Issaquah when she disappeared last week.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Mail-In Voting In Washington: Deadlines, How To Get A Ballot
Follow these steps on how to properly cast your ballot by mail in Washington.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Suspect Arrested, Accused Of Beating Elderly Man In Hammer Attack
The suspect was believed to be under the influence when he supposedly attacked an 80-year-old man early Monday.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
WA Smoke Forecast: Scattered Showers Will Not Improve Air Quality
In fact, some forecasts show conditions becoming worse on Wednesday as smoke from Oregon wildfires blows north.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Grade Fire: Road Closures Lifted, Crews Put Out Hot Spots
Though everyone has been allowed to return home, a few neighborhoods are still being told to remain vigilant in case the situation devolves.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Washington Surpasses 2,000 Coronavirus Deaths
The state reported 15 new deaths Monday, pushing Washington to a total of 2,006 deaths since the pandemic began. The latest updates.
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University Place, WA|News|
Coronavirus Testing Events Postponed Due To Air Quality
Pierce County says Tuesday's events have been postponed for the safety of staff and patients.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Smoke Warning: Air Quality Alert Extended For Western Washington
Many communities are now seeing unhealthy or hazardous smoke conditions, and an air quality alert has been extended for most of the week.
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