Puyallup, WA|News|
Distracted Driving Patrols Begin Across Pierce County
Nearly a dozen agencies will have extra officers on the road this month, hoping to catch any dangerous drivers.
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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Seattle|News|
Inslee Strikes Tax Exemption Through Partial Veto
One critic called the move an attempt to apply a "Seattle-centric, one-size-fits-all policy" to the statewide measure.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Pierce County Law Enforcement Cracks Down On Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is down year-over-year, and these extra emphasis patrols hope to keep it that way.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
5 Lanes Open on I-5 Puyallup River Bridge
All southbound travel lanes of Interstate 5 have been moved to the new southbound bridge, and more changes are on the way this summer.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Whale Watchers Spotted 70+ Orcas Thursday, A New Single-Day Record
Thursday was a banner day for whale watchers, as they logged dozens of Bigg’s killer whales sightings across the Salish Sea.
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Seattle|News|
WA Creates First-Ever Alert System For Missing Indigenous Women
The system, which received Gov. Jay Inslee's final approval Thursday, works similar to Amber or Silver Alerts.
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Seattle|News|
Murray Urges Senate To Pass Restaurant Relief With COVID Relief Funds
"I feel very strongly we need to pass both bills, so why not get them both done together and as soon as possible," the senator said.
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Seattle|News|
Seattle One Of The Happiest Cities In The Country: Study
Seattle is dying... to show you its beautiful smile, that is.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Saw Small Increase in Crime Last Year: LPD Report
Despite the increase, the local crime rate remains well below that of the 2000s, and maintains a downward trajectory.
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Seattle|News|
Ticks Are Waking Up In Washington: How To Avoid Getting Sick
It’s not too soon to start thinking about ticks, which transmit a variety of illnesses and diseases that can be deadly or debilitating.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Inslee Signs Bill To Rapidly Expand Housing For The Homeless
“With Apple Health and Homes, we will save lives, save costs and save communities,” said Rep. Frank Chopp (D-Seattle).
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Seattle|News|
Rep. Kirsten Harris-Talley Will Not Seek Re-Election
In an op-ed, Harris-Talley (D-Seattle) cited frustration with police reform rollbacks and a "toxic work environment" in Olympia.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Starbucks Employees Turn To GoFundMe For Support Amid Union Drive
Money will be used to reimburse workers who lose income because they have shifts cut or while they're on strike, organizers said.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
1 Critically Injured After Late Night Shooting In Tacoma
A car dropped the victim at a local hospital and fled, according to police.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱 Gig Harbor Adopts 2-Year Plan + Police Chief Reacts To Reform
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Gig Harbor.
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Seattle|News|
Memorial Service For Everett Officer Set For Next Week
Officer Dan Rocha was killed in an altercation with a suspect Friday.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake PD Announce Distracted Driving Emphasis Patrol
Extra officers will be out on patrol next month as the city tries to crack down on dangerous driving practices.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor City Council Adopts A Two-Year Strategic Plan
View the Gig Harbor Two-Year Strategic Plan 2022-2023.
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Seattle|News|
Spike In Pot Shop Robberies A 'Massive Public Safety Crisis': LCB
"We could be approaching one [robbery] a day," said Liquor and Cannabis Board Chair David Postman.
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Seattle|News|
FDA Authorizes 2nd Booster: What To Know In Washington
The fourth shot is for anyone 50 and older, or those who are immunocompromised.
Charles Woodman and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
