Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Man Charged With Bank Fraud Over Iowa Music Festival
Prosecutors allege that Go Cedar Rapids intentionally tried to defraud a bank to finance their failed music festival.
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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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools Closed Due To Snowy Forecast
The closure includes preschool, childcare, after-school activities and out-of-district transportation.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱 Gig Harbor Seeks Councilmember + Snow Chances
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Gig Harbor.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Council Selects Leaders For 2022
At its first meeting Tuesday, the Pierce County Council elected its Council Chair, Vice Chair, and Executive Pro Tempore.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Bill Proposes Delaying WA Cares Payroll Tax Collection To 2023
The Washington Cares Fund payroll tax had already been delayed once, but may be pushed an additional 18 months to work out some kinks.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Body Found In Graham Auto Yard Was Missing Snohomish County Woman
The Pierce County Medical Examiner has identified a body found in the trunk of a vehicle as Patricia Soto, who had been missing since Nov. 7
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Seeks Applications For City Council Position
Gig Harbor is looking for someone to replace Tracie Markley, who officially resigned to become the mayor at the start of the year.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Icy Roads Blamed For SR-7 Pileup, Drivers Urged To Slow Down
Troopers are reminding everyone to take it easy after a crash that involved nearly a dozen vehicles early Tuesday.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱 City Council Plans + Creek Preservation + Testing Surge
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Gig Harbor.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Testing Sites Struggle To Handle Surging Demand
Looking to take a COVID-19 test in Pierce County? So are thousands of others. Here's how to find a last-minute slot.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Edmonds, WA|News|
Landslide Near Edmonds Blocks Sounder Tracks
Sounder N Line service between Seattle and Everett has been cancelled through Wednesday to give crews time to clear the slide.
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Seattle|News|
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $522M: Deadline For Tickets In WA
An estimated $522 million jackpot is up for grabs in Monday’s Powerball drawing. What would you do with the winnings?
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WA House Announces Fully Remote Session, Citing COVID Concerns
When the session starts next week, only five people will be allowed on the floor.
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Seattle|News|
NHL Postpones Another Kraken Match Over COVID Concerns
Thursday's match against the Ottowa Senators has been indefinitely postponed due to COVID-related issues.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Bill Would Create Alert System For Missing Indigenous Women
If passed, it would be the first alert system specifically for missing or murdered Indigenous women in the nation.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Woman Found Dead Inside Vehicle, Lakewood Police Investigating
Witnesses heard gunshots in the area shortly before the woman was discovered.
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Seattle|News|
WA 2022 Guide To Meteor Showers, Lunar Eclipses And Supermoons
The Quadrantids usher in 2022; two total lunar eclipses and three supermoons are also on YOUR Washington's celestial calendar.
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Seattle|News|
2021 In Review: The Stories That Defined Washington This Year
Let's say goodbye to 2021 with a look back at the stories that shaped our year.
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Seattle|News|
7 Washingtonians Sickened In Multi-State E. Coli Outbreak
All seven of Washington's cases have been linked to packaged salads sold at QFC and Fred Meyer stores.
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Seattle|News|
A Final Shot For Snow Before Weather Gives Way To Warmer Weekend
Western Washington's cold snap will end this weekend as temperatures crawl back towards the 40s- but before that, one last chance for snow.
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