Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Task Force Recommends WA Improve Response To Sexual Assault
Among the recommendations, a proposal to hire more sexual assault trauma nurses to better support victims.
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|
WA Virology Labs On 'Close Watch' As Omicron Arrives In U.S.
State health leaders say it's "only a matter of time" before the variant comes to Washington, but that they'll be prepared when it does.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Prepares For Tree Lighting Ceremony Sunday
The City of Gig Harbor is inviting everyone to come down to Skansie Brothers Park this weekend for a massive holiday event.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM Aircraft Training Likely To Cause Extra Noise This Month
Neighbors living near the base can expect to hear some extra air traffic starting later this week.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱 Annual Homelessness Study + Officer Hurt In DUI Crash
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Gig Harbor.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
19 Vehicles Stolen From Frederickson Auction Lot, 10 Recovered
Deputies say they are continuing their search for the remaining 9 missing vehicles.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Police Announce DUI Emphasis For December
All next month, the Bonney Lake Police Department will have extra officers on the roads making sure everyone is driving sober.
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Seattle|News|
Oak Harbor Duo Launch Winter Clothing Drive For Afghan Refugees
The GoFundMe aims to raise $5,000 to buy coats for hundreds of children who have arrived in American with only the clothes on their backs.
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Seattle|News|
WA Solicitor General Appears In Court To Oppose Purdue Bankruptcy
Washington's representatives say the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan is "flawed" and doesn't adequately hold Purdue's owners responsible.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Schools Begin 'Test-To-Stay' For Unvaccinated Students
The program allows unvaccinated students who have been exposed to COVID-19 to get back into the classroom faster through testing.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Sewer Installation To Close Military Road Next Week
Commuters passing through Spanaway will want to prep an alternate route early next week.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱 Omicron Concerns + City Seeks Park Commissioners
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Gig Harbor.
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Seattle|News|
Washington DOH: 'Just A Matter Of Time' Until Omicron Is Here
The omicron COVID-19 variant has not been detected in Washington, but experts say the state should brace for its arrival.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Clover Park High School Asks Public To Help Select New Mascot
The Clover Park Warriors will be renamed to comply with a new state law "prohibiting the inappropriate use of Native American names."
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
The New Omicron Variant: What Washingtonians Should Know
Here's the latest news about the new omicron variant.
Charles Woodman and Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Among States Least Reliant On Federal Funding: Study
Just 15 percent of Washington's revenues came from federal funding pre-pandemic, making the state one of the most financially independent.
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Seattle|News|
Returning From Thanksgiving: Best Travel Times In Washington
Thanksgiving weekend is drawing to a close and more than 1.4 million Washingtonians are headed home. Here's when to avoid the holiday rush.
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Seattle|News|
Small Brewery Sunday 2021: Where To Grab A Pint In Puget Sound
Small Brewery Sunday is Nov. 28. Inside, outside or curbside, here’s how to support local breweries and taprooms in Western Washington.
Charles Woodman and Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2021
Local Christmas tree farms are welcoming families back to their lots this year as the country emerges from the pandemic.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Christmas Tree Farms Near Gig Harbor: Your 2021 Guide
Many local Christmas tree providers are taking coronavirus precautions to help you and your family enjoy a jolly holiday.
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