Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Council Passes Ordinance Cracking Down On Puppy Mills
The bill will require pet shops to offer more information on where their dogs come from.
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|
Rare Planetary Alignment, Supermoon, ‘Blue Clouds’ Over WA In June
Evergreen State stargazers have some great excuses to stay up late watching the sky this month.
Charles Woodman and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Teenage Heart Attack Survivor Raising Money For School Defibrillators
Teachers saved Justin Thomas' life when he suffered a cardiac arrest in class. Now, he wants to make sure other students have that lifeline.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Drivers Increasingly Refuse To Stop For Troopers: WSP
Washington State Patrol data shows almost a thousand drivers sped away instead of pulling over in the first half of 2022.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Invests $10 Million In Sewer, Water Utility Grants
The money comes from the federal American Rescue Plan Act and will improve access to clean drinking water, and affordable housing.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Gun Control After Texas School Massacre: How Washington Is Responding
In the wake of the Uvalde shooting, Washington lawmakers are promising to do more to combat gun violence.
Charles Woodman and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WSDOT To Resurface 10 Miles Of SR 7 In Pierce County This Summer
Construction begins in early June and lasts through August, but officials say the payoff will be worth it.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Seattle One Of America's Best Cities To Raise A Family: Study
WalletHub recently ranked the best and worst cities to raise a family. Here's how Washington's cities stacked up.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Seattle Starbucks Is 100th Store To Join Union
The Eastlake Avenue Starbucks voted 12-0 in favor of unionization, making it the 100th store to join Starbucks Workers United.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
DNR Urges Fire Safety For Memorial Day Weekend
“This summer is still expected to be warmer and drier than normal, setting the stage for active fire danger,” Commissioner Franz said.
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Seattle|News|
Memorial Day Deals & Steals 2022: Restaurant Dining Guide For WA
Celebrate the unofficial start of summer with weekend dine-in & to-go specials, freebies, military discounts & National Hamburger Day deals.
Charles Woodman and Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
'Deaths Of Despair' On The Rise In Pierce County: Report
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is reminding everyone that help is available for those who are struggling.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Confirms State's First Monkeypox Diagnosis
A King County man is one of several Americans who have recently been diagnosed with the disease, which normally remains confined to Africa.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Innocent Bystander Killed in Spanaway Shooting
The woman was killed in the crossfire as one man shot at another outside a Spanaway gas station. No suspect has been identified.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Litter Removal Will Force SR 410 Lane Closures Next Week
The Washington State Department of Transportation says the closure will likely lead to long backups.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Pierce County 2022 Primary: Here's What's On The Ballot This August
The list of candidates and ballot measures on this year's primary ballots is now final, and several major offices are up for election.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
WA DOH Asks Everyone To Mask Up For Memorial Day
COVID-19 case counts are on the rise once again, and the state's top health experts are asking everyone to act accordingly.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Road Resurfacing Project To Impact Traffic On Point Fosdick Drive
Crews will be resurfacing about a mile of Point Fosdick Drive Northwest next month, and drivers are being warned to expect delays.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Salmonella Outbreak: Jif Recall Expands
So far, 14 people have fallen ill in the outbreak, including one Washington resident.
Charles Woodman and Anna Schier and Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Pierce County Voters To Receive New Voter Registration Cards
As part of the county redistricting, all Pierce County voters should be receiving new voter registration cards in the mail soon.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
