Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Conservation Effort Aims To Preserve Natural Beauty
The newly-established Gig Harbor Land Conservation Fund wants to buy and preserve natural habitats and the environment.
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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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱 Home Sales Soar + Creative Endeavor Grants + Hospital Capacity
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Gig Harbor.
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Seattle|News|
WA Hospitals Straining Under 'Staggering Number Of Cases'
"We're at a higher peak than we ever were with delta, and it continues to limit our hospital's ability to care for patients who need help."
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Releases Footage From Cold Storage Facility Fire
Last August, a 3 alarm fire at a cold storage building on 15th St. E forced a large portion of downtown Puyallup to evacuate.
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Seattle|News|
Starbucks Drops Vaccine Mandate Following Supreme Court Ruling
Starbucks will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations for its 228,000 workers.
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Seattle|News|
Washington Looks Back On 2 Years Of COVID
As of Thursday, it has officially been two years since the first COVID-19 case was found in Washington.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Mayor Whalen Announces 'Coffeehouse' Engagement Sessions
The bimonthly community engagement events will include presentations from the mayor and other local leaders.
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Seattle|News|
Washington Fundraisers Aim To Help Tonga Recover From Eruption
Several fundraisers have been organized by Tongans living in Washington, and have raised thousands for disaster relief.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Granted $14M For White River Restoration Project
The restoration project includes the construction of a new bridge, levee, and the restoration of 170 acres of land.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Omicron Cases May Be Nearing Peak In Western Washington
Eastern Washington, however, continues to see case counts climbing. Here's the latest data.
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University Place, WA|News|
Moore Takes Over As Tacoma Police Chief
Avery Moore has assumed the position from Interim Chief Mike Ake.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱 Gig Harbor CEO Sentenced + Deadly Hit & Run + 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|
After Tsunami, Snow & Flooding: A Welcome Return To Normality
This week's forecast calls for rain, fog and wintry temperatures-- which is just fine by us.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Young Girl Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash, Person Of Interest Sought
Pierce County deputies are hoping to find a person of interest in a recent, deadly hit-and-run that killed a young girl and injured another.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Washington One Of The Worst States For Drivers: Study
Analysts found that Washington had high gas prices, a high car theft rate, and poor road quality.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM Announces Wednesday Demolition Training
Anyone who lives near the base should expect to hear a little extra noise during training.
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Seattle|News|
Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In Washington
Washington households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests starting Wednesday.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
'Betty White Challenge' Raises Thousands For Sumner Shelter
Dozens of donors stepped forward to help out in honor of the late actress.
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Seattle|News|
For MLK Day, Inslee Updates Affirmative Action Guidelines
Inslee's executive order, signed Monday, removed a directive which the governor's office says was "overly restrictive."
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Seattle|News|
Tsunami Surge Raises Coastal Waters, But No Injuries Reported
Some places, like La Push, saw water rise over a foot. The tsunami advisory has since been lifted.
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