Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce Health To Begin Tracking Wastewater For COVID-19
Wastewater testing can help gauge the prevalence of COVID-19 in the community.
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|
More Than 100 Starbucks Have Now Voted On Unionization
At least 100 more votes are coming, as the National Labor Relations Board says it has now received a total of 268 union petitions.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Alaska Airlines Pilots 'Overwhelmingly' Vote To Authorize Strike
The pilots voted 99 percent in favor of authorizing union leaders to call a strike if talks fail.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington AG Reclaims $6.6M More In Stolen Unemployment Money
All together, the Attorney General's Office has reclaimed $18.8 million stolen from Washington's Employment Security Department.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Council Takes 2nd Swing At Safe Parking Program
The council's first attempt to create parking facilities for people living out of their cars was vetoed by County Executive Bruce Dammeier.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
WSDA Asks Washingtonians To 'Adopt A Wasp' To Help Trap Murder Hornets
The state will also be setting up over a thousand hornet traps in northern Washington, hoping to contain the invasive species' spread.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Spanaway Man Hires, Then Kills Plumber: Deputies
Police say the homeowner accused the plumber of hitting his gate, then shot the plumber while he was still inside his car.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Has A Monkeypox Case: So What Is It?
The disease has been grabbing headlines recently, but health officials are quick to stress that this isn't the new COVID.
Charles Woodman and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Library To Relocate In June
The 59-year-old building needs an estimated $15 million in repairs and renovations.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Some Users Dissociate When Using Social Media: UW Study
Researchers at the University of Washington are shedding new light on zen and the art of posting.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
National Wine Day: A Perfect Excuse To Support Washington Wineries
Napa Valley is out, the Yakima Valley is in.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood's SummerFEST Returns To Fort Steilacoom Park
The stage is set for SummerFEST 2022.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
4 Teenagers Injured In Saturday Night Drive-By Shooting
The four victims are all recovering, with non-life threatening wounds.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
City Of Gig Harbor: 2022 Maritime Gig Festival
Come out and celebrate our beautiful city!
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
CDC Moves Pierce County Into 'Medium' COVID-19 Community Level
Rising COVID-19 case counts and hospitalization rates have put the county in the medium range, and have health officials urging caution.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Harborview Construction Nearing Completion Ahead of Schedule
Good news for drivers, as the longstanding road closure near the Harborview/Stinson intersection is drawing to a close.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Approves Pfizer Booster For Kids 5-11
Local health leaders say the extra boosters will be key to curbing the new, rising wave of COVID infections.
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Seattle|News|
Sunny Weekend Ahead Poised To Be The Warmest In Months
Most of Western Washington hasn't cracked 70 degrees in over 40 days, but that streak could end by Sunday.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Public Works Vehicle Stolen, Police Investigating
The vehicle was stolen off city property earlier this month. Now, officers are hoping someone has seen it.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Vaccination Could Have Prevented Half Of WA's COVID Deaths: Study
More than 5,000 Washingtonians died preventable deaths, according to a new data analysis.
Charles Woodman and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
