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Emergency Medical Responders Largely Protected From COVID: Study
A new study from UW Medicine is highlighting how PPE has worked to protect EMS staff as they've responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
3 Alarm Fire Tears Through Edgewood Apartment Complex
10 units were damaged and one resident put in the hospital after an apartment complex fire Tuesday morning.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Washington State Fair Begins Friday: What To Know
The state fair will be back, but will look a little different thanks to COVID-19 safety regulations. Here's what to know before you go.
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Seattle|News|
WA COVID Death Tolls Rise As Hospitalization Surge Grows
Health care providers had hoped COVID-19 hospitalizations had peaked, but instead hundreds more have checked in, and death tolls are rising.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Commercial Fire Cleanup An Ongoing Effort
Firefighters are asking residents for patience as they work to safely clean up the remains of last week's fire downtown.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce Housing Authority Exec Sentenced For $6.9 Million Theft
A former Pierce County Housing Authority executive will spend 4 years in prison for stealing nearly $7 million in public funding.
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Seattle|News|
Sunnier, Warmer Weekend Inbound After Dreary Workweek: WA WX
Western Washington can expect a nice little treat the next few days, a reward for pushing through the recent gray skies.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
'We Need To Come Together' Pleads Pierce Health Director
Pierce County's Health Director is asking residents to band together as the county faces a wave of new COVID-19 infections.
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Seattle|News|
Supreme Court Nixes Biden's Eviction Moratorium, But WA's Remains
The Supreme Court overturned the nationwide eviction moratorium ordered by the CDC, but Washington's moratorium will continue as planned.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Inslee Reaffirms Washington's Support For Afghan Refugees
As the evacuation deadline looms, Washington is promising to do what it can to foster refugees escaping Afghanistan.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup 101 Aims To Give An Inside Look Into Local Government
The City of Puyallup is now offering an 8-week course of classes aiming to teach residents about how their local government works.
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Seattle|News|
Ivermectin Should Not Be Used To Treat COVID-19: WA DOH
The drug is picking up steam in some circles claiming it treats COVID-19. Unfortunately, it doesn't work and has some nasty side effects.
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Seattle|News|
30 Percent Of Pierce County Firefighters Are Unvaccinated: Report
The looming vaccine mandate has some worried that it will cause staff shortages. Others argue it's necessary to protect public health.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Police Look For Suspects In Goodwill Theft
The Bonney Lake Police Department is hoping the public will recognize two men involved in a recent theft at the local Goodwill.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM Asks Public To Help Report Abandoned Vehicles
The base says this year, more than 500 cars, trucks, boats, bikes and RVs have been ditched on or near JBLM, and it's time to stop it.
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Seattle|News|
CAIR Washington Asks Biden To Keep Promise To Afghan Refugees
A local advocacy group is calling on the White House to evacuate eligible refugees before withdrawing the remaining U.S. troops.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Vaccination Ordered For Military Members, Including At JBLM
The Secretary of Defense has ordered military departments to "immediately begin full vaccination" of all armed forces.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Missing Vulnerable Adults & Caretakers Found At Tacoma Hotel
A missing group of vulnerable adults and their two caretakers have been found after vanishing Monday.
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Seattle|News|
Washingtonians Sickened In Salmonella Outbreaks
Two Washingtonians are among the dozens of people sickened by salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats. Here's what to watch for.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County's COVID Case Rate Nearly Doubled The Past 2 Weeks
The 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 2 - 15 was 556.0, the highest rate the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has ever logged.
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