Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Wraps Random Audit Of Election Ballots
The random audit helps ensure that Pierce County's vote is accurately tallied.
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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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Tow Truck Strikes Semi On I-5 Near JBLM, Traffic Delays Likely
Three lanes of I-5 have been blocked near Joint Base Lewis-McChord thanks to a car collision midday Thursday.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood's Community Cleanup Is This Weekend
Got any extra junk lying around you want to ditch? Well, Lakewood has just the event for you.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Sells Downtown Parking Lot To Housing Developer
The city says the sale is "a key step towards realizing the vision of a more vibrant and walkable downtown".
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce Transit Trims Routes, Citing Driver Shortage
Starting Sunday, five local routes will have their service reduced. To make up for the inconvenience, some fares will be waived.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Train Strikes, Kills Pedestrian In Sumner
A pedestrian was killed when they were struck by a train at the Maple Street crossing in Sumner early Thursday.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱Election Updates + Biennial Budget + Child Vaccination
Find out everything worth knowing in town today with the Gig Harbor Daily.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Questions About Child Vaccinations? Pierce Health Has Answers
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is hosting a webinar this Thursday to help explain the COVID-19 and kids.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup's Public Safety Building Measure May Still Fail
Puyallup Proposition 1 received over 60 percent approval but may still fail to pass, according to the Pierce County Auditor's office.
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Seattle|News|
Washington Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids 5-11
At least two pharmacy giants say "select locations" will begin offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to younger kids starting this weekend.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Food Bank Asks For Public's Help Securing Grant
The food bank's Vice President Teri Hochstein is a finalist to receive a $50,000 BECU People Helping People Grant.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Council Appoints Trudeau To 27th District Seat
Yasmin Trudeau will replace State Senator Jeannie Darneille, who stepped down to accept a position at the Department of Corrections.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
2021 Tacoma Mayor's Race Election Results
Incumbent Victoria Woodards is facing off against challenger Seve Haverly for the position of Tacoma Mayor. Here's a look at the results.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood 2021 Election Results: City Council Races
Lakewood has been asked to elect four city council members. Here's a first look at the preliminary results.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor 2021 Election Results: Mayor, City Council
Gig Harbor has been asked to elect a mayor and four city council members. Here's a first look at the preliminary results.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup 2021 Election Results: City Council
Puyallup has been asked to elect three council members, and approve a new public safety building. Here's a look at the preliminary results.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner 2021 Election Results: Mayor, City Council
Sumner has been asked to elect a mayor and three city council members this election. Here's a first look at the preliminary results.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
McCullough Leads Johnson Jr. In Bonney Lake Mayor's Race
Bonney Lake has been asked to elect a mayor and four city council members this election. Here's a first look at the preliminary results.
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Seattle|News|
WA Hospital Association Shares Concerns Over Stagnant COVID Cases
"We don't like where we are plateauing," said WSHA Executive Vice President Taya Briley. "The rate of decrease has been slowing."
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Holiday Market Will Return To Downtown Puyallup Next Month
The Puyallup Farmers Market confirms its popular winter market will be returning in December.
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