Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Jack-Knifed Semi Crash Likely To Cause I-5 Backups: WSP
A serious crash in Tacoma City Center is likely to cause some major hurdles for commuters Thursday.
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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CDC Slashes Omicron Estimates, But Not For Washington
New CDC data shows there are 50 percent fewer omicron cases nationwide than previously thought. In Washington, however, it remains dominant.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington's Minimum Wage To Rise In 2022
Minimum wage workers across the state can look forward to slightly healthier paychecks starting this weekend.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Flu Levels Low In Pierce County, But Rising Nationally
Flu activity currently is high or very high in eight states or U.S. territories. Locally, however, numbers remain stable.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Reports 19 Percent Surge In COVID-19 Case Rate
"We know people are tired of COVID-19. But the growing numbers are a stark reminder the pandemic hasn’t gone away."
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Vulnerable Adult Missing From South Hill
Deputies are asking the public if they've seen 66-year-old Michael Robinson, who was last seen Tuesday morning.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
New Year’s 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Washington
Short on ingredients for New Year’s Day brunch? Find out where you can pick up those last-minute items in Washington
Charles Woodman and Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Winter Weather Advisory: More Snow, Cold Temps For Puget Sound
Parts of Western Washington saw a dusting of snow Christmas day, but Sunday is when it'll really come down, with up to 7 inches possible.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Hospitals 'More Than Maxed Out' As Holidays Approach
Medical leaders are urging everyone to take care this Christmas, as an omicron-powered COVID-19 surge could overwhelm local hospitals.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Prepares For Snow, Frigid Temperatures
Snow looks increasingly likely between Christmas night and Monday, and temperatures are unlikely to top freezing for much of next week.
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Seattle|News|
10 Things Washington Food Pantries Need For The Holidays
The holidays are approaching. Here’s how you can help your neighbors have a merry, hunger-free Christmas and New Years.
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Seattle|News|
EPA Grants WA $63M To Replace Lead Water Lines
The DOH says the money will significantly speed up efforts to cull lead from local drinking water.
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Seattle|News|
WA Corrections Center Fined $60K For Breaking COVID Regulations
Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen reportedly did not enforce social distancing or mask use in employees.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WA Notify Expands To Include At-Home COVID-19 Testing
WA Notify users who test positive for COVID using an at-home test will now be able to anonymously notify others of potential exposure.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Multi-Vehicle Rollover Closes Spanaway Loop Road
A large collision closed a significant portion of Spanaway Lake road midday Wednesday, with deputies asking drivers to avoid the area.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood To Form Committee For Tree Preservation
The 13-member committee will help guide city leaders on matters of preservation and development.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Police Ask For Help Identifying Shoplifting Suspect
Officers are asking the public for help identifying a man accused in a recent theft.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱 County Districting + Omicron Holiday Worries
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Gig Harbor.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Body Discovered In Trunk At Graham Auto Yard
Detectives are currently waiting on a search warrant to inspect the vehicle further.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
2 Tacoma Officers, Both Present For Ellis' Death, Return To Work
Officers Farinas and Ford will return to their positions, Tacoma Police announced. Both were on scene when Manuel Ellis died in 2020.
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