Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Pierce County Allows Younger Students To Come Back To Class
However, the number of students permitted to receive in-person instruction at one time will be severely limited.
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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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Reports 16 Deaths, 304 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
The higher daily death toll may be in part due to changes in how deaths are reported on weekends. Catch up on the latest developments.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County K9 Catches Suspect Hiding In Mattress 'Sandwich'
It's an arrest that gives whole new meaning to the phrase "undercover."
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Pierce County Health Urges Residents To Stay Home This Labor Day
Recent holidays have been linked to surges in coronavirus cases, so the health department is asking everyone to skip the party this weekend.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Washington Students Can Receive Free Meals This Fall
Last spring, more than 28 million meals were served to Washington students, even while classrooms were closed.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Bomb Squad Called In To Handle Burglary Suspect With Pipe Bomb
Roads in Frederickson had to be closed for several hours as the bomb squad dealt with the explosive.
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Seattle|News|
Judge Rules Against NRA In Suit Over WA Gun Control Initiative
A judge has declared I-1639, a voter approved gun control initiative, is constitutional and will remain the law in Washington.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington State Patrol Marks 100th Year
To commemorate, troopers will be wearing a special badge designed after the original badge troopers wore in 1921.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Graham Car Crash: 11-year-old Girl Pulled From Burning SUV
Graham Fire & Rescue is thanking a Pierce County deputy and off-duty Tukwila officer for their quick work saving the girl and her mother.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Schools Offering Take-Home Meals During Remote Learning
Every Monday, students in need will be able to pick up a full school week's worth of lunches.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Washington Reports 578 Coronavirus Cases, Death Toll On Hold
The state will no longer be updated the coronavirus death toll over the weekend, but did confirm hundreds of new cases.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Washington Reports 15 Deaths, 598 More Coronavirus Cases
Case counts remain on the decline, and the DOH is changing how the death toll is reported. Catch up on the latest developments.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Deadly Car Vs Motorcycle Crash In Spanaway
At least one person has died in a collision on State Route 7 in the Spanaway area Friday.
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University Place, WA|News|
Family Of Man Killed By Tacoma Police To File $30 Million Lawsuit
Manuel Ellis was killed being restrained by four officers on March 3. His family announced the suit on what would've been his 34th birthday.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Deputies Sound Alarm After Pregnant Parkland Woman Goes Missing
Detectives say there has been no activity from 33-year-old Kassanndra Cantrell's phone, which has them concerned for her safety.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Weekend Construction Project To Force Complete I-5 Shutdown
WSDOT says their project will require portions of I-5 to shut down completely over the weekend. Here's what drivers need to know.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Farmers Market Moves To Downtown
The market will have a brand-new location starting in September.
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Seattle|News|
Jacob Blake's Aunt Speaks At Seattle Rally
Blake's aunt, Nicole Blake Chafetz, held a rally in Seattle to denounce police brutality and the shooting that hospitalized her nephew.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Clover Park Schools Will Continue To Provide Meals For Students
Many families rely on school support to help keep children fed. Here's how the district is helping amid the pandemic.
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Seattle|News|
Study Finds Strong Link Between Flu And Heart Disease
In some cases, the flu can lead to heart complications even for patients who don't have any other documented cardiac health concerns.
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