Seattle|News|
Canada Reopens Border To Vaccinated Americans
Canada has reopened the border to vaccinated U.S. citizens. Canadian citizens, on the other hand, still have to wait before crossing over.
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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Puyallup, WA|News|
South Hill Brush Fire: Crews Work Through Night To Contain Blaze
Firefighters spend Sunday night tending to a brush fire that sparked up suddenly near the Sunrise community.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
WA Man Among First To Plead Guilty In Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Devlyn Thompson of Puyallup is one of two men who have pleaded guilty to assaulting an officer during the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Sound Transit Approves ST3 Budget, Including Light Rail Delays
The realignment aims to address a $6.5 billion shortfall by delaying construction of several light rail stations. Here's what's changing.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Brush Fire Under Control, But Smoke May Linger
A fire Thursday afternoon forced a brief level 1 evacuation. Now the blaze is contained, but crews will be staying on scene.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
After Morning Wet Road Crashes, Drivers Urged To Slow Down
Firefighters say slippery roads Friday morning had their crews called to several dangerous crashes. Now, they're urging caution.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Brush Fire 100% Contained
A fire Thursday forced first responders to issue a level one evacuation order, which asks that neighbors to prepare to leave their homes.
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Seattle|News|
Inslee Cheers Biden Order On Electric Vehicle Sales
President Joe Biden has announced an executive order requiring up to half of all new car sales be electric vehicles by the year 2030.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Traffic Light Malfunction May Cause Backups Near South Hill Mall
Police say to expect heavier traffic in southern Puyallup this afternoon as crews work to fix a malfunction at a major intersection.
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Seattle|News|
Rain Should End Puget Sound's Dry Streak Friday: WA WX
It'll likely be less than first forecasted, but rain is still expected over the Sound, ending a nearly two month dry spell.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WA Will Block Funding To Schools That Don't Enforce Masking
Funding could also be cut for schools that do not offer full-time, in-person learning, warns Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner-Bonney Lake District Offering $2,000 For New Bus Drivers
The district is getting ready for kids to return to the classroom this fall, but it's in desperate need of new bus drivers.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Missing JBLM Soldier Found Alive And Well
The 7th Infantry Division's Aaron Haakenson was reported missing Wednesday, but has since been found.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
As Sound Transit Debates ST3's Future, County Execs Weigh In
Sound Transit is deciding the future of the transportation package, but some say their plan will be too different from what voters approved.
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Seattle|News|
Ballard Sandwich Shop Named One Of America's Best Burger Joints
This Ballard eatery is Patch-certified as "the ultimate place to chomp".
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
SR 167 Weekend Closure Likely to Cause Traffic Headaches
WSDOT says an SR 167 closure later this month could cause more than 10 miles of backups. Here's what to know.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Perseid Meteor Shower: Peak Dates Over Washington
To see the fireball-producing Perseid meteor shower, a summertime favorite, head to the darkest skies you can find in Washington.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Election Results: Pierce County 2021 August Primary
Polls have closed and the final votes are being tallied in Pierce County. Here's a look at the preliminary results in Lakewood.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Election Results: Pierce County 2021 August Primary
Polls have closed and the final votes are being tallied in Pierce County. Here's a look at the preliminary results in Bonney Lake.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Election Results: Pierce County 2021 August Primary
Polls have closed and the final votes are being tallied in Pierce County. Here's a look at the preliminary results in Puyallup.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff