Puyallup, WA|News|
Safeway Now Offering Pfizer Boosters To Eligible Washingtonians
Following new FDA guidance, the state recommends boosters for high-risk patients and those over 65.
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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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Plastic Bag Ban + WA Election Lawsuits + Sweet Potato Pie
Welcome to the Gig Harbor Daily! Here's your go-to for all things going on in town.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
PHOTOS: Lakewood Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Street Festival
Lakewood is turning 25 this year, and celebrated this weekend with an arts festival at Colonial Plaza. Here's a look back at the big day.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Greyhound Ends Immigration Sweeps Following Washington Lawsuit
Greyhound is paying Washington $2.2 million to resolve the suit, and will no longer allow warrantless ICE sweeps of its buses.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington's Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect Friday
The single-use plastic bag ban has been delayed several times, but its time has finally come. Here's how it works.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Crews Break Ground On $38M Sumner High Modernization Project
The construction will add a new library, kitchen, cafeteria, and more classrooms to the west campus.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
COVID Vaccine Boosters: Washington Okays 3rd Pfizer Shot
Following new FDA guidance, the state is recommending boosters for high-risk patients and those over 65.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
COVID Case Backlog + Elementary Lockdown + School Visitor Guides
Learn everything new in Gig Harbor with Patch's daily newsletter.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Swift Water Elementary Locked Down For Police Investigation
Officers say the school was put in "modified lockdown" while they tracked the driver of a stolen car nearby. Lockdown has since been lifted.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
WA Awards Nearly $1M To Pierce County Salmon Restoration Projects
The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board is awarding $21 million to salmon restoration, including $983,062 for local projects.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Sammamish-Issaquah, WA|News|
WA Funds 4 Salmon Restoration Projects In King County
New state funding will help restore the salmon habitat along a quarter-mile of Issaquah Creek and three other King County projects.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
As Eviction Moratorium Looms, Pierce County Offers Rental Aid
The eviction moratorium will now expire next month. Here's a resource that can help out when that back rent becomes due.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington To Collect Nearly $1B More Revenue For 2021-23
New estimates from the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council show an economy rebounding from pandemic lows.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Man Added To 'Insurance Fraud Most Wanted' List
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s office says Anfernee Aldan filed a false insurance claim, and then skipped his court date.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
New Airport Plans + Moratorium Delay + Things To Do In Gig Harbor
Get clued into everything you need to know about in Gig Harbor with Patch's daily newsletter.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Inslee Extends Eviction Moratorium 'Bridge' Through October
The moratorium had been set to expire at the end of September. The extra month will give the state time to dispense more relief funding.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
3rd Asian Giant Hornet Nest Destroyed In Whatcom County
The third nest is down, and entomologists are optimistic it didn't produce any new queens.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
GOP, Dems Clash Over Washington Redistricting Proposals
The Redistricting Commission has two months to choose between four proposals, otherwise the state Supreme Court will.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Redistricting Battle + WA Election Lawsuit + COVID-19 In Schools
The Gig Harbor Daily is the quickest way to get caught up on what's going on today in town.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WA DOH Asks Retirees, Volunteers To Help Fill Staffing Shortages
The state Department of Health is joining the call for more federal support to short-staffed hospitals, but is also seeking volunteer help.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
