Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Deputy Dies After Spanaway Shooting
Two deputies were shot during a SWAT operation Tuesday. One is recovering, but Deputy Dom Calata passed away Wednesday.
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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Puyallup, WA|News|
2 Pierce County Deputies Shot Near Spanaway, Suspect Killed
One of the deputies is expected to fully recover, but the other is gravely injured and in critical condition.
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Seattle|News|
Senate Adopts Murray Bill To Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) is behind a bipartisan push to make this week the last time we change our clocks ever again.
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Seattle|News|
Washington One Of The Least Federally Dependent States: Study
Both Washington residents and the state government do pretty well without leaning on federal spending, the study found.
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Seattle|News|
WA Sues Seattle Company For Peddling Unproven Stem Cell Treatment
The company claimed their stem cell injections could treat COVID, Parkinson's, lupus and heart failure, the AGO's suit said.
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Seattle|News|
Don't Forget To 'Spring Forward' For Daylight Savings 2022
That's right, the controversial clock change is upon us.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County District Court To Lift Mask Requirements Monday
Pierce County District Court Probation Services and the District Court Resource Center will also soon resume in-person services.
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Seattle|News|
State Superintendent Lauds 'Critical' Investments From WA Leg
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is celebrating new funding for seismic retrofitting and expanded access to free school meals.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Washington National Guard Dispatched To Help Local Veterans Homes
The guard will help address staffing shortages at Veterans homes in Port Orchard, Orting and Spokane.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Appoints New City Administrator
Linda Kelly has 27 years of experience working in local government, and recently served as the Town Manager of Windsor, California.
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Seattle|News|
Washington Wraps 2022 Legislative Session: What Made It Through
The shorter, 60-day legislative session came to an end Thursday. Here's a look at some of the highlights.
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Seattle|News|
AG's Litigation Has Reclaimed $1 Billion For WA
Thanks to a recent payment from Purdue, the Attorney General's Office has now reclaimed $1.14 billion for Washingtonians.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
No Charges Filed For Police Shooting That Killed Said Joquin
A Pierce County prosecuting attorney has said she will not file charges against the officer who shot and killed Said Joquin on May 1, 2020.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
1 Injured After Car Hits Pedestrian In Puyallup
A 60-year-old man is in the hospital in critical condition after an accident early Thursday morning on North Meridian.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Serial Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested, Accused Of 6-Month Spree
The two men are accused of at least 24 armed robberies in Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Spanaway and Graham, deputies said.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Pierce County Sees 80% Dip In Outbreaks As COVID Wave Levels Out
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department's latest update is full of good news for county residents. Here's what to know.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Masks In Schools: Department Of Health Releases New Guidance
Washington's indoor mask mandate is set to be lifted on March 12, but it doesn't mean everyone will go mask-free. Here's how it will work.
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Seattle|News|
Survey Finds 'Stunning' Fentanyl Surge: UW Medicine
A survey of nearly 1,000 people who use syringe-service program sites in Washington found 42 percent had used fentanyl in the last 3 months.
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Seattle|News|
Ex-Doctor Gets 4 Years For Defrauding Pandemic Relief Programs
A former Seattle doctor has been convicted for fraudulently claiming $3.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Humane Society Seeks Aid Saving Orphaned, Critically-Ill Kittens
Vets with the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County have been treating 4 kittens 24/7 after they were found abandoned last week.
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