Puyallup, WA|News|
WA Leg Approves New Alert System For Missing Indigenous Women
If the bill receives Inslee's signature, it will create the first alert system for missing or murdered Indigenous women in the nation.
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|
Driver Killed After Car Careens Off Road Near DuPont
According to witnesses, the driver was trying to pass a large truck, but lost control and flew down an embankment.
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Seattle|News|
Biden Bans Russian Oil And WA Gas Prices Could Break Records
Washington's gas prices are already nearing record-breaking highs, and could go even higher following Biden's announcement.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Cold Weather Blast To Bring Lowland Rain, Mountain Snow To PNW
After a sunny weekend, Washingtonians should settle in for a dreary workweek. Here's what to expect.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
How Washingtonians Can Help Ukrainians Amid Russian Invasion
Washington state leaders are urging residents to help out where they can. Here are a few ways to support struggling Ukrainians.
Charles Woodman and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Tax Holiday Bill Would Cut Sales Tax For 3 Days In September
If passed, the bill would help back-to-school shoppers by removing sales tax on clothing, school supplies and more.
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Seattle|News|
'Sorry, Not Sorry' Thief Sentenced For Bridge Theft
A Forks man has been sentenced to a year and a half in prison for carving up a Jefferson County bridge for black market cedar.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
1 Killed, Another Injured After Shootings In Graham & Spanaway
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a pair of unrelated late night shootings over the weekend.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Ban On High-Capacity Magazine Sales Clears Washington Legislature
If the bill receives the governor's signature, it would ban the sale of magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Cap On Insulin, Police Reform, School Meal Bills Signed Into Law
Less than a week remains in the 60-day legislative session. Here's a look at some of the bills that made it through the gauntlet this week.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Woman Arrested, Accused Of Mailing Drugs To Gig Harbor Prison
A Sequim woman is accused of mailing drugs to two inmates at the Women’s Correctional Center for Women in Gig Harbor.
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Seattle|News|
2 Million Washingtonians Impacted By T-Mobile Data Breach
The data recently showed up for sale on the "dark web." Now, the Attorney General's Office is warning Washingtonians to protect their info.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pipe Bomb Found Near Burned Vehicle, Tacoma Police Investigating
Tacoma Police say they believe the vehicle was intentionally set on fire.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce Transit To Remove Hundreds Of Stops Later this Month
The rebalancing effort will remove 214 of stops, many of which were found to be redundant and slowing transport.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Car Crash Blocking 1 Lane Of I-5 Near JBLM, One Injured
Troopers say to expect backups if you're heading through the area.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Asks Residents To Help Name Midtown Park
The park, located along South Prairie Road, will have a new name chosen via an essay contest.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WA Capitol Campus Prepares For 2 COVID-Related Protests: Reports
Washington State Patrol troopers are preparing to secure the campus, as the two protests may draw thousands of attendees.
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Seattle|News|
Washington Wins $113M By Challenging Purdue Settlement
By pushing back on the initial bankruptcy plan, WA Attorney General Ferguson has won the state millions more to fight opioid addiction.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WA Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Ukraine Against Invasion
The resolution urges Washingtonians to support Ukrainian Americans and the people of Ukraine in their time of need.
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Seattle|News|
J Pod Welcomes New Southern Resident Orca Calf
The Center for Whale Research confirms that a new baby orca, J59, has been spotted with the pod, and is likely just a few days old.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
