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.
The 2022 legislative session may be a short one, but lawmakers have been busy making big changes. Here's a look at a few high-profile bills.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell extended the eviction moratorium through the end of February, but promised that it would not be renewed again.
The 10-year-old girl reportedly had multiple underlying health conditions. She is the first COVID-19 death under 18 in the county.
We're planning for a long, healthy life amongst the evergreens.
Senator Patty Murray's office calls the purchase "an important step towards making EV charging accessible to all Americans."
Pinnacle Steel Fabricators' co-owner Donna Powell is accused of pocketing over $1 million in employee's payroll taxes.
Total outbreaks are down 27 percent from last week, and the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department says hope is on the horizon.
A 38-year-old Midland man was killed early Tuesday when two home invaders broke into his apartment and opened fire.
Once again, the $83 million bond appears just shy of success.
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says schools are ready for the statewide mask mandate to end. State leaders, however, are not as sure.
Gig Harbor Police are hoping someone might recognize two suspects linked to the recent theft.
The FAA is investigating nearly 2 dozen laser strikes from earlier this week. Laser strikes are on the rise, with 9,723 incidents in 2021.
Residents of West Pierce County are about to get one more COVID-19 testing option, when a new mass testing site opens Thursday.
State estimates found it would cost about 17.2 billion to repair all 6,894 bridges in need of work.
Polls have closed, and the final votes are being tallied. Here's a look at the preliminary results for Puyallup.
Polls have closed, and the final votes are being tallied. Here's a look at the preliminary results for Lakewood.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Gig Harbor.
"We hope there'll only be a few more weeks of this wave," said Washington State Hospital Association CEO Cassie Sauer.
Want a rapid antigen test mailed to your door? Right now you can get up to five, but you'll need to act quickly.
Washington's Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Veterans Warehouse Thrift Store, and is asking more victims to come forward.
