Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Grade Fire: Evacuations Downgraded, Closures Remain
As of the latest update, the Sumner Grade Fire is now 65 percent contained, and has burned just shy of 500 acres.
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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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Washington Smoke Forecast: An End In Sight?
Heavy smoke and unhealthy air are in the cards for Sunday, but forecasters say there is hope for improvement in the near future.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Reports 465 More Coronavirus Cases Saturday
The report comes as wildfire smoke pours into western Washington, and health officials are warning everyone to be extra cautious.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools Cancel Classes Thursday And Friday
Wildfires and power outages have pushed the district to cancel classes through the end of the week. However, meal programs remain.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Washington Resumes Coronavirus Updates, Reporting 25 More Deaths
The holiday weekend and weather issues that impacted service Tuesday, Washington's death toll had not been updated for four days.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
South Sound Wildfires Cause Closures, Evacuations, Power Outages
The Sumner Grade Fire is 20 percent contained, but continues to cause myriad problems for residents. Here are the latest updates.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Western Washington Forecast: 'Hot, Dry, and Smoky'
The heat and smoky skies will not be letting up, at least for the next few days.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Cancels Wednesday Classes
Classes were canceled Tuesday due to fires and power outages in the area. The district now says the closure will remain through Wednesday.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Firefighters Called To Large Fire At Tiffany's Skating Rink
So far no injuries have been reported.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
University Place, WA|News|
Tacoma Residential Fire Burns Four Homes, More Threatened
Crews were called to a residential fire in the 7400 block of S. Pine Street Tuesday afternoon.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Deadline To Apply For Pandemic EBT Is Friday
Under pandemic EBT, every eligible child can receive up to $399 to help pay for groceries.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Firefighters Respond To Large Brush Fire Along I-5 In Lakewood
The Washington State Department of Transportation is asking drivers to avoid the area as firefighters attempt to control the blaze.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup School District Cancels Classes Due To Power Outages
Wildfires in Pierce County have caused hundreds of discrete power outages, leaving tens of thousands of homes in the dark.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Pierce County Wildfires Force Evacuations, Road Closures, Outages
Fires across the county have forced several neighborhoods to evacuate.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Winds Bring Smoky Skies, High Temps Later This Week
Heavy smoke is blowing in from eastern Washington and a red flag warning is in effect for most of the week. Here's a look ahead.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Washington Reports 310 New Coronavirus Cases
0 new coronavirus deaths were reported Monday, though that may be because of a new DOH policy excluding the death toll from weekend updates.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Washington Reports 501 More Coronavirus Cases
Saturday marks the second weekend that the state has not updated death counts.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Releases New Metrics Showing How Schools Can Reopen
The new metrics will dictate how schools can gradually reopen their classrooms to more students as the pandemic wanes.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Weather Forecast: Warm And Dry Through Labor Day
Pleasant days are forecast across Puget Sound over the long holiday weekend — but the real heat-up is expected next week.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Weather Forecast: Warm And Dry Through Labor Day
Pleasant days are forecast across Puget Sound over the long holiday weekend — but the real heat-up is expected next week.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff