Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Multi-County COVID-19 Outbreak Linked To Gorge Music Festival
Health officials are asking everyone who attended the Watershed Music Festival at the gorge two weeks ago to seek testing.
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|
WA Smoke Forecast: Cooler Temps, Clearer Skies Inbound
Heavy smoke rolled into Puget Sound early Friday, bringing unhealthy air with it. Fortunately, its time in Western Washington is limited.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WSP Seeks Witnesses To I-5 Shooting In Tacoma
Just before 11 p.m. Monday, the driver opened fire on another vehicle on southbound I-5. Investigators are hoping someone saw it happen.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
WA Superintendent Proposes Vaccine Order For School Staff
Superintendent Chris Reykdal is asking Gov. Jay Inslee to consider an executive order requiring teachers to vaccinate against COVID-19.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Task Force Fights For Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
A new task force will investigate systemic causes behind the high rate of disappearances and murders of indigenous people in Washington.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
2020 Census Results: Here's How Pierce County Grew
Washington's population grew almost 1 million new residents over the past decade. Here are the places seeing the biggest boom.
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Seattle|News|
2020 Census Results: Here's How King County Grew
Washington's population grew almost 1 million new residents over the past decade. Here are the places seeing the biggest boom.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
South Hill Brush Fire Mostly Contained, Though Smoke May Linger
Deputies say Wednesday's fire scorched 30+ acres of land and partially burned two sheds, but is now largely under control.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Red Flag Warning Issued For Pierce County
As the weather heats up, the county has put a total ban on outdoor burning in an attempt to prevent wildfires.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
South Hill Brush Fire: Evacuation Lifted, Roads Reopened
Witnesses say a falling tree hit a power line and sparked a wildfire along 160th St E. Residents have been asked to avoid the area.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Excessive Heat Warning Issued Across Puget Sound
The National Weather Service predicts that temperatures could get nearly as hot as June's deadly heat wave. Here's what to expect.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
First Responders Stress Water Safety During Heat Wave
Despite the heat, Puget Sound's waters remain deceptively cold.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Excessive Heat Warning: Cooling Centers Open Across Pierce County
Forecasters are predicting unseasonably warm temperatures later this week. Here's how you can escape the heat in Pierce County.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Is Not Mandating That Employees Vaccinate
Though other government agencies have followed the governor in requiring COVID-19 vaccination, Pierce County has no plans to do so.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Pierce Medical Examiner Seeks Family Of 170 Unclaimed Dead
If the families of friends of the unclaimed deceased cannot be found, they will be interred and given a public memorial later this month.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Fife To Open Cooling Center For Incoming Heat
The forecast calls for nearly triple-digit highs this week. To help residents escape the heat, Fife is opening up its community center.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Vaccines Required: Auditor, Other WA Agencies Jump On Order
After the governor announced an order requiring state employees be fully vaccinated, several other Washington agencies are following suit.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Sewer Repair Will Have Traffic Impacts
Crews will need to shut down parts of Steilacoom Blvd for repairs to a sewer main that broke late last month.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Seattle City Council Approves Another Pandemic Relief Package
The Seattle Rescue Plan 2 will spend $52.2 million in federal pandemic relief funds on rent assistance, senior support, and infrastructure.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WA Announces Vaccine Order For State Employees, Health Workers
Gov. Inslee has announced an order requiring that doctors and state employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Here's what to know.
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