University Place, WA|News|
Tacoma Police Investigating Overnight Arson Spree
Nearly a dozen fires were set in the Tacoma area starting late Tuesday night. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
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|
Free N95 Masks Coming To WA: Get Them At CVS, Costco, Walgreens
The federal government is partnering with multiple retail pharmacies in Washington to distribute free N95 masks.
Charles Woodman and Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
'Sold By Amazon' Price-Fixing Program Shut Down Following Lawsuit
Amazon is paying $2.25 million and shutting down the “Sold by Amazon” program after an investigation from Washington's attorney general.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
WA Restaurants Say COVID Relief Needed To Avoid Closures
Independent restaurants are calling on Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund so they can keep their doors open.
Charles Woodman and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Suspect Arrested For Hit-And-Run That Killed 12-Year-Old Girl
On Jan. 15, two 12-year-old girls were hit by a pickup truck while walking along 104th Street in Midland. One later passed away.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Health Launches Vaccine Verification Program
The health department's BRAVO program encourages local businesses to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for customers to enter.
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Seattle|News|
Hospitalization Down In Puget Sound, But Eastern WA Is A Concern
Hospitalization trends are down slightly in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, but rising rates in the east may hurt local hospitals.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Overnight Fire In Lakewood Destroys Several Apartments
The Red Cross has volunteered to assist the displaced find housing.
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Seattle|News|
Omicron Surge Continues In Washington, But May Peak Soon
The omicron wave is starting to peter out in the east, and is expected to tail off in most states by mid-February.
Charles Woodman and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lacey Contractor Fined $72,000 For Water Quality Violations
The Department of Ecology says the contractor illegally discharged polluted stormwater from their development at least a dozen times.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱 Jury Trials Suspended + Court Closed + Free COVID Tests
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Gig Harbor.
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Seattle|News|
Bank Branch Closures Hit Record: Dozens In Washington Shuttered
U.S. bank retail branch closures increased by 38 percent in 2021 as more customers went digital for the pandemic.
Charles Woodman and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Bill Would Criminalize Fake Vaccine Cards
If passed, the bill would make forging and selling fake vaccine cards a felony. Using one to enter a business would be a misdemeanor.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Most School-Related COVID Outbreaks From Outside Classroom: TPCHD
While there have been outbreaks that originated inside school buildings, most are not started in the classroom, the health department said.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Sues Google For Secretly Tracking Users' Location
"In reality, consumers cannot effectively prevent Google from collecting, storing and profiting from their location data," the AGO said.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Suspected DUI Crash On SR-167 In Sumner Injures One
One person in the hospital after a head-on crash on SR-167 early Monday morning.
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Seattle|News|
Department Of Health Overhauls Data Reporting Dashboard
The agency says the dashboard will better present the current status of the pandemic by focusing on case rates and hospital occupancy.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
DuPont COVID-19 Testing Site To Replace Spanaway Park Location
Pierce County is shuttering the Spanaway Park testing site this weekend. Here are some other ways to find testing.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Omicron May Herald The End Of The Pandemic: IHME
COVID will remain for years to come, but omicron may mark the point where it becomes a seasonal nuisance instead of a crisis.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Deputies Investigating Possible Murder-Suicide In Graham
Initial investigations indicate a 68-year-old man killed his 73-year-old roommate before taking his own life.
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