Puyallup, WA|News|
K9, ATF Agent Recognized For Recovering Firearm
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is recognizing an officer and his K9 partner for their help solving a homicide.
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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|
Washington Reacts As Russia Invades Ukraine
After weeks of mounting tension, Russia has launched a full-scale invasion into Ukraine. Here's how local leaders are reacting.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
After I-5 Shooting, WSP Asks For Public's Help Finding Suspect
Washington State Patrol troopers are hoping someone saw a shooting on I-5 in Tacoma early Wednesday afternoon.
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Seattle|News|
Washington Sues Swedish, Providence Hospitals Over Collections
According to the suit, the 14 hospitals aggressively collected money from low-income Washingtonians who should've been eligible for charity.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM Announces Day & Nighttime Demolitions Training This Week
Anyone who lives near Joint Base Lewis-McChord can expect some more noise this week.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Sees Moderate Property Tax Increases For 2022
Though the housing market is surging, county officials say major tax increases have been avoided thanks to statutory limits on tax rates.
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Seattle|News|
Most Puget Sound Residents Support More Housing Density: Study
Unsurprisingly, survey respondents also said they were concerned about rising housing costs in Western Washington.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Razor Clam Digging Okayed For Late February Low Tides: WDFW
Want to get your clam on? The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says you can for seven days starting later this month.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Train Hits, Kills Pedestrian At Meridian Crossing
A late night accident in the Puyallup area left one person dead, and closed several roads for hours.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱 Warming Shelter Opens + Cold Forecast + Local Jeep Theft
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Gig Harbor.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Dive Team Pulls Body Of Missing Boater From American Lake
The Pierce County Metro Dive Team on Monday recovered the body of a boater who had sunk 77 feet underwater.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Warming Shelters Open Across Pierce County Amid Freezing Temps
Overnight lows are forecast to stay below freezing through at least Friday, and several cities are standing up cold weather shelters.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Health Care Cost In Washington Grew 13% Over 4 Years: OIG
A new analysis from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner found health care costs grew at nearly twice the rate of inflation.
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Seattle|News|
Daylight Saving 2022: When Do Clocks Spring Forward In WA?
Washington may have approved permanent Daylight Saving Time years ago, but without federal approval we'll spring forward just the same.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
WSP Launches Commercial Vehicle Emphasis Patrol For Pierce County
Pierce County has seen more than its fair share of crashes these past few months. Troopers say, hopefully this will help.
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Seattle|News|
Infant Formula Recalled Due To Bacterial Contamination: WA DOH
Three brands of powdered formula have been recalled over a potentially deadly contamination.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Child Rape Suspect Shot, Killed After Stabbing Officer: Police
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is linked to two shootings in Chehalis Friday. Here's what we know right now.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Bethel High Put In Lockdown After Former Student Arrives With Gun
No shots were fired. The suspect and two other students have been detained.
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Seattle|News|
Schrier Introduces Bill To Suspend Gas Tax, Lower Costs In WA
Drivers in Western Washington pay nearly 20 percent more than the national average for gas. The Gas Prices Relief Act may fix that.
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Seattle|News|
Paul McCartney To Play Climate Pledge Area This May
McCartney's first live tour since 2019 will include two performances in Seattle Center.
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