Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Christmas Tree Shopping Near Lakewood-JBLM? Here's A Local Guide
Fewer Christmas trees will be available this year due to supply chain delays.
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|
Where To Buy A Christmas Tree In The Bonney Lake-Sumner Area
Local Christmas tree farms are welcoming families back to their lots this year as the country emerges from the pandemic.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Seattle One Of America's Worst Cities For Package Theft: Study
A study from Safewise found the Emerald City has some of the most prolific package thieves. It has had worse years, however.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Council Votes To Adopt $2.97B Biennial Budget
After more than five hours of deliberation, the Pierce County Council voted to approve a nearly $3 billion budget for the 2022-23 biennium.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Small Business Saturday 2021: ‘Shop Small’ In Washington
Small Business Saturday has never been more important as small businesses pull themselves out of the pandemic.
Charles Woodman and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In South Hill
Pierce County Deputies say the plane's landing gear was stuck, forcing an emergency touchdown. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱 Thanksgiving Travel + Palmer Lake Algae + I-5 Closure
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Gig Harbor.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
WSDOT Announces Post-Thanksgiving I-5 Closure In Tacoma
Travelers planing on using I-5 next week will probably want to find alternate routes, the agency said.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Toxic Algae Advisory Lifted At Palmer Lake
After a monthlong caution advisory, the health department now says the water is safe for people and pets.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WA Department Of Health Hopes New Data Will Help Even Inequities
An update to the state's COVID-19 data dashboard hopes to help realign Washington's uneven vaccine distribution.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Reminds Residents To Flush Cautiously This Thanksgiving
The holidays are no time for a toilet disaster.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Police Recover 3 Stolen Vehicles, Suspects Arrested
Police say one of the vehicles fled, only to cause a crash in downtown Puyallup.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Suspect Captured Mid-Burglary: Lakewood Police
Officers say that when they responded to an alarm late Monday, they found a suspect "actively crawling" out of a window.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱 Prolific Shoplifter + 1 Hurt In House Fire + Food Bank Funding
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Gig Harbor.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
1 Hospitalized In Gig Harbor House Fire
Three occupants had to be evacuated. One had to be taken to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Amazon To Pay $2.5M Over Illegal Pesticide Sales
The Washington Attorney General's Office says Amazon illegally sold industrial-grade pesticides to consumers without a license.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Hobbs Sworn In As Washington Secretary Of State
State Sen. Steve Hobbs (D-Lake Stevens) has officially replaced Kim Wyman, becoming Washington's 16th Secretary of State.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Police Ask For Help Identifying 'Prolific' Shoplifter
Officers are hoping someone will recognize a man who they say is being a series of recent thefts.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Fire Marshall Investigating Blaze In Abandoned Puyallup Home
Firefighters are investigating after an abandoned building caught fire late Sunday night.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Pedestrian Hit, Killed On SR-7 In Late Night Spanaway Crash
Investigators say the victim stepped into the road and in front of a car, which didn't have time to stop.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
