Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Allocates $1M Of First Round Of ARPA Funding
The American Rescue Plan Act funds will support the Community Food Bank, pay for costs associated with the pandemic response, and more.
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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|
2020 U.S. Census Results: The Changing Demographics Of Washington
The 2020 census shows an America that is becoming more diverse. Here's how Washington's demographics changed over the past decade.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Vaccines Required At Washington Schools, Mask Mandate Reinstated
Gov. Jay Inslee has announced a vaccine order for K-12 teachers and staff, and the surprise return of the statewide mask mandate.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Mask Directive Issued For Pierce County
Pierce County Director of Health Dr. Anthony L-T Chen has issued a countywide mask directive, asking everyone 5+ to wear masks in public.
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Seattle|News|
Washington Unemployment Edges Closer To Pre-Pandemic Normals
The delta variant may be running amok, but the state's unemployment rate continues to improve.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Police Search For Suspect Who Took $2,000 From Store
Police are hoping the public can recognize the suspect accused of a major theft at a local retailer.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Maritime Gig Festival Canceled Due To COVID-19 Concerns
The annual festival had already been postponed for the pandemic. It was supposed to take place this weekend.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Council Shows Solidarity With Afghan Refugees
The Pierce County Council is asking local residents to welcome incoming Afghan refugees and help immigrant support organizations.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Pierce County May Be Seeing More COVID-19 Cases Than Ever Before
The delta variant has case counts climbing across the state, but Pierce County is struggling especially hard.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
2 Hospitalized In Gravelly Lake Drive Crash, Road Closed
A car collision on Gravelly Lake Drive Tuesday has the road closed between Main and 112th Streets.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Farmers Market Seeks To Return Missing Ring
The Farmers Market says employees found what appears to be a diamond ring. Now, they're hoping to find the owner.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Pierce County Launches Online Sewer Billing Portal
About one sixth of the county's sewer customers will have a new bill due date as a result of the change.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Suspected DUI Driver Plows Through Construction Safety Barriers
The Puyallup Police Department says the driver later blew a .200, nearly three times the legal limit.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Plane Seen Evacuating Kabul Airport Stationed At JBLM: Reports
Viral footage shows hundreds of Afghans rushing a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane Monday in an attempt to escape the Taliban.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools Back-To-School Fair Begin Tuesday
Families in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District will have four opportunities to grab some free school supplies this month.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Maritime Gig Festival Begins This Weekend
The festival's return is good news for revelers, but road closures may pose a hassle for some commuters. Here's what they've got planned.
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Seattle|News|
Top 10 Fastest-Growing Cities In Washington: See The List
Over the last decade, Washington's population grew at almost twice the nationwide average. Here are the cities that saw the most change.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
3rd COVID Vaccine Dose For Immunocompromised: What To Know In WA
People who are "moderately to severely immunocompromised" should get a third shot, the DOH says. Here's how that works.
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Seattle|News|
Delta 'Exhausting Hospital Capacity' Across Washington: DOH
Washington is now reporting more than 2,000 COVID-19 cases each day, the most it has seen since winter.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Seeks Proposals To Boost Tourism
The City of Lakewood is offering grants to projects that encourage tourism and promote local culture. Here's how it works.
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