Seattle|News|
Southern Resident Orca Grandmother Goes Missing
The killer whale, L47, was missing from the Center for Whale Research's yearly census, and researchers fear she may have died.
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|
Pierce Council Votes To Limit Fireworks To July 4, New Years Eve
The ordinance also gives the Fire Marshal to temporarily ban fireworks if fire conditions are particularly bad.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Schools Have Already Seen 200+ COVID Cases: Report
School has just begun, but local schools are already grappling with dozens of COVID-19 infections, according to The News Tribune's report.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Daily: The Latest Updates From The Peninsula Wednesday
The Gig Harbor Daily is the quickest way to get caught up on everything worth knowing around town today.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce Exec Unveils $3 Billion 2022-2023 Budget Proposal
Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier's biennium budget proposal includes millions for housing and homelessness. Here's a look.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
State Sen. Darneille Steps Down For DOC’s Women’s Prison Division
The Pierce County Council will appoint an interim replacement for Darneille later this fall.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Best Schools: How Sumner-Bonney Lake Ranked In 2022 Niche List
The data analysis company Niche looked at academics, teachers and diversity in school districts across the country. Here's what they found.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Best Schools: How Lakewood Ranked In 2022 Niche List
The data analysis company Niche looked at academics, teachers and diversity in school districts across the country. Here's what they found.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Best Schools: How Gig Harbor Ranked In 2022 Niche List
The data analysis company Niche looked at academics, teachers and diversity in school districts across the country. Here's what they found.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Best Schools: How Puyallup Ranked In 2022 Niche List
The data analysis company Niche looked at academics, teachers and diversity in school districts across the country. Here's what they found.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Asks Feds For Help Staffing Struggling Hospitals
Gov. Inslee says local hospitals are "at or beyond capacity," and is asking for outside help supporting overworked health care providers.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Asks Residents To Spread The Love For World Gratitude Day
On Tuesday, the city will be collecting food and other critical supplies to help the less fortunate. Here's how to get involved.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood To Celebrate 25th Anniversary This Saturday
Hard to believe, but the City of Lakewood is just 25 years old. Here's how to get in on it's quarter-century birthday bash.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Pierce County's Burn Ban To Be Lifted Tuesday
Local leaders say last weekend's heavy rains significantly reduced fire danger, and are lifting the county-wide burn ban.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Patch Readers Pick Puyallup's Best Burger
Patch asked readers to name the best cheeseburgers in town. Here's what our readers recommend.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington DNR Lifts Statewide Burn Ban, Citing Recent Rains
Department of Natural Resource leaders say they're optimistic the fire season is nearing its end, and have canceled the statewide burn ban.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Stormy, Gusty Weekend To Continue Sunday Before Calmer Work Week
It's starting to feel like fall across the PNW as rainy weather returns to Western Washington. Here's what to expect the next few days.
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Seattle|News|
Wet, Windy Weekend With Potential For Thunderstorms: WA Forecast
Friday evening looks like it'll have the bulk of the rainfall, but the wild weather will continue through the weekend.
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Seattle|News|
UFO Study: Washington State Had 3rd Most Sightings Of 2020
Washington may be more famous for the Sasquatch, but it's no stranger to alien sightings.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Wet And Slick Roads Cause Surge In AM Crashes, WSP Urges Caution
After the wet roads caused several early morning crashes Friday, first responders are asking drivers to be careful and slow down out there.
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