Puyallup, WA|News|
Canyon Road Construction Project To Begin Next Week
Commuters may want to find different routes to work, as the project is expected to run through Fall 2023.
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|
Rep. Kilmer Tests Positive For COVID-19
Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Gig Harbor) has tested positive for the coronavirus, his office confirmed Thursday.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM Announces Weekend Mortar Training Session
Anyone who lives near Joint Base Lewis-McChord can expect some more noise for the next few days.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Live Power Line Falls On I-5, Interrupting Traffic
The line blocked two lanes of traffic Thursday morning, causing significant delays for some commuters.
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Seattle|News|
Fish And Wildlife Seeks Help Battling Invasive Crab Species
An infestation of European green crabs has the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife scrambing for help.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Looking For Work? Pierce County To Host Career Fair Later This Month
The county has over 30 job openings, including full-time, part-time and seasonal employment opportunities.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Undercover Deputies Capture Serial Bank Robbery Suspect
The Sheriff's Department and Puyallup Police teamed up to catch the suspect, who they say recently robbed two banks back-to-back.
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Seattle|News|
Puget Sound Ranked As Best Place To Live For Those With Allergies
Hate pollen? You and the Seattle-Tacoma metro area should get to know one another.
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Seattle|News|
DNR Launches Carbon Offset Project To Protect Washington Forests
The Department of Natural Resources says the program is the first of its kind in the nation, and will preserve over 10,000 acres of land.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup School District Asks Residents To Complete Survey
The survey is open for most of April, and may help develop a capital levy for voters to weigh in on.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Victim In Critical Condition After Late-Night Spanaway Shooting
The victim reportedly told deputies he knew his attacker, and that his car had been stolen.
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Seattle|News|
Human Remains Found Outside Carbonado, Deputies Investigating
The remains were discovered by a duo who had been hiking through the woods Sunday.
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Seattle|News|
Washingtonians Asked To Help Rename 18 Places With Derogatory Names
The 18 locales each feature a name that is now considered racist and sexist against indigenous women.
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Seattle|News|
Drivers Reminded To Stay Alert For Work Zone Awareness Month
Road construction is a dangerous job, and the Washington State Department of Transportation is asking drivers to be extra careful.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
East Pierce Schools Prepare For Biggest Lahar Drill In The Country
Students from five local districts will be participating in a record-breaking emergency drill later this month.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner City Council Approves Third Round Of ARPA Spending
In total, Sumner will receive $2.9 million from the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Seattle|News|
Anti-COVID Drug Now Available For Some Washington Patients
Thousands of doses of a potentially life-saving COVID-19 drug have arrived in Washington, and could help high-risk patients avoid illness.
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Seattle|News|
AG Ferguson Warns of Scam Charities Trying To Exploit Ukraine Crisis
Washingtonians are being asked to report suspicious solicitations to the Attorney General's Office.
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Seattle|News|
18 Sickened With Norovirus-Like Illnesses After Eating Oysters: DOH
The Department of Health is warning Washingtonians not to eat or serve raw oysters harvested from British Columbia until further notice.
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Seattle|News|
As Windy Weather Rolls In, WA Warned To Prepare For Power Outages
Wind is coming, and with it comes power outages. Here are a few tips to prepare from Seattle City Light.
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