Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce Exec Signs $3.01 Billion Biennial Budget
County leaders say the two-year budget will focus on criminal justice reform, housing affordability, homelessness, and behavioral health.
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|
COVID-19 Outbreaks Linked To High School Wrestling Tournaments
Recent wrestling events in Lacey, Sumner, Puyallup and Yelm have been linked to up to 90 new COVID-19 cases across Washington.
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Seattle|News|
Tacoma ICE Detention Center To Pay WA $4.5M In Attorney Fees
The state recently filed, and won, a suit against the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma for paying detainee workers just $1 per day.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood's Fallen Officer Drive Gathers 12,000 Pounds Of Food
Lakewood Police are wrapping up another successful year of their Fallen Officer Food Drive.
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Seattle|News|
Structure Fire On Gravelly Lake Drive Causes Morning Road Closure
A commercial building fire on Gravelly Lake Drive in Lakewood is expected to cause lingering traffic impacts through the morning.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱 COVID Cases Down + Police Chief's Message To Lawmakers
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Gig Harbor.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Armed Carjacking In Spanaway: Neighbors Ordered To Stay Indoors
Residents of Spanaway who live near the Walmart were asked to stay indoors Tuesday afternoon while K9 units searched the area for suspects.
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Seattle|News|
WA Dept Of Health Celebrates 1 Year Of COVID-19 Vaccines
The very first COVID-19 vaccines landed in Washington exactly one year ago. Since then, more than 11.3 million have followed.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Launches New Online Permitting System
The program, called CityView, aims to streamline local permitting processes.
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Seattle|News|
Omicron Variant Gaining Ground In Washington: Report
It's been 10 days since the omicron variant was confirmed in Washington, but analysis suggests it's quickly spreading.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
WSDOT Celebrates Worker For Puyallup Car Fire Rescue
WSDOT is celebrating employee Casey O'Connell, who last month pulled a woman from a burning vehicle on State Route 512 while on the job.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Icy Roads Cause Nearly 100 Crashes In Pierce/Thurston Tuesday AM
Troopers are urging drivers to slow down this week, as icy conditions caused dozens of crashes and halted traffic on I-5, SR 510 and SR 16.
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Seattle|News|
When Will COVID-19 Pills Be Available In Washington?
Pills from Merck and Pfizer, which limit the severity of coronavirus illnesses, are moving through the regulatory process.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Driver Arrested, Accused Of Vehicular Assault In SR-512 Crash
The crash put another person in the hospital with serious injuries, investigators said.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Store Employee Hailed For Stopping Theft In Progress
Video shows Iconic Workwear employee Gaby Gonzalez pouncing on a would-be criminal, stopping him in his tracks.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Councilmember Running To Replace Pierce County Chair
Pierce County Council Chair Derek Young will term out next year. Gig Harbor's Robyn Denson hopes to take his space.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Inslee Kicks Off Legislative Budget Season With Climate Package
Climate change remains a serious concern, the governor said, and the forefront of his 2022 policy rollout.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Avalanche At Crystal Mountain Kills 1, 5 Others Rescued
The Avalanche took place in Silver Basin, part of Crystal Mountain's backcountry area.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Volunteers Sought For Pierce County Homelessness Survey
The annual point-in-time count helps local leaders understand the scope of the homelessness crisis.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Overnight Closure Planned For N Meridian Next Week
Late-night commuters will want to find an alternate route through the area. Here's what to expect.
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