Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Candidate Profile: Pat Cole For Sumner City Council
Pat Cole shares with Patch why she should be elected to Sumner City Council.
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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Puyallup, WA|News|
Candidate Profile: Joe Colombo For Puyallup City Council
Joe Colombo shares with Patch why he should be elected to Puyallup City Council's Position 2.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor's Lighted Boats Parade Will Return This December
Last year, 52 boats took part in the parade, and event organizers are hoping to have an even better show this year.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Inslee: New Vaccine Mandate Will Apply To Large Events
Meanwhile, the governor also confirmed the state would not be extending the deadline for state employees to get vaccinated.
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Seattle|News|
Banned By Alaska Airlines Over Masks, Lawmaker Now COVID Positive
Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold was banned from Alaska flights over her refusal to wear a mask. Now, she's tested positive for COVID-19.
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Seattle|News|
Staffing Shortages Force Reduced Schedules On WA Ferries
The change, which WSF says will be temporary, will cut the number of boats on the Seattle/Bainbridge service and other popular routes.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Man Shot Near Muckleshoot Casino
The 48-year-old victim was struck in the cheek, and taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Woman Killed In Spanaway Shooting, Deputies Seek Witnesses
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is hoping someone knows who killed a woman near Mountain Highway late Tuesday night.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Rental Saga Continues + County COVID Spending + School Rankings
The quickest way to get caught up on everything worth knowing around town today.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Allocates Remaining ARPA Funds On COVID Relief
The spending includes $4 million for the health department to pay for COVID testing and contact tracing in local schools.
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Seattle|News|
COVID Case Counts Down Across All Age Ranges: Washington DOH
Case counts and hospitalizations remain high, but are all trending in the right direction for the first time in months.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Injured Hiker Rescued At Victor Falls City Park
Bonney Lake Police say the hiker was stuck at the park overnight after taking a fall and being unable to hike out.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Schools Make Changes To Handle COVID Outbreaks
The district has already seen nearly 200 COVID cases for the 2021-22 school year, forcing more than a thousand students into quarantine.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood's 'Parade of Lights' Returns This December
What started as a pandemic precaution proved to be so popular that it's looking to become an annual event.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Rain, Wind, Cold, And More Rain: Washington Weather Forecast
The National Weather Service predicts a cold, rainy week ahead for Puget Sound. Here's what's in store.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Suspect In Custody After Police Response Called To Pacific Ave S
A large police response was called to Pacific Ave S in the Spanaway area Tuesday afternoon.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Buckley Man Convicted For Attempting To Entice A Minor
Prosecutors say Taylor J. Matson responded to an advertisement, posted by a detective, promising sex with a 12-year-old girl.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Mourns Former Mayor & Council Member Leroy Goff
Leroy Goff passed away on Monday. He first moved to Sumner in the 1920s and had a long career as a Sumner City Council member.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Turns Purple For Domestic Violence Awareness Month
You might notice some new color during your next visit to downtown Puyallup.
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University Place, WA|News|
Deputies Suspect Arson After Fire At Islamic Center Of Tacoma
The building was occupied when the fire started, but everyone managed to evacuate unscathed.
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