Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Firefighters Head North To Battle Cedar Creek Fire
The Ceder Creek Fire is burning near Mazama, and is one of two large active fires in Okanogan County.
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|
Resume Masking In Public, Washington Health Officers Say
8 health officers from across the state have issued a joint statement asking the public to keep wearing masks while in indoor public spaces.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Civic Center Reopens To The Public
The news means residents can once again conduct city business and attend City Council meetings in-person.
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Seattle|News|
Study Names 10 Deadliest Washington Roads: 9 Are In Puget Sound
A recent study poured over 1,518 deadly crashes in Washington, and found the Evergreen State's most dangerous streets.
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Seattle|News|
Clear, Warm Weekend On The Way: Washington Weather Forecast
Smoke from wildfires is causing problems up north, but the Puget Sound region should be in the clear for now. Here's what to expect.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
As Delta Strain Spreads, WA Considers Renewing Mask Mandate
State health leaders say a fifth wave of COVID-19 is tearing through the unvaccinated population, which has them debating new protections.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Construction Project To Slow Traffic Along Sumner-Tapps Highway
Puget Sound Energy has begun a month-long project to install new power poles along the highway, which may slow or even stop traffic.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
SWAT Team Called To Resolve Spanaway Standoff
A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested after deputies say he barricaded himself inside his Spanaway home for almost six hours.
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Seattle|News|
Candidate Profile: Gwendolyn Fullerton For Bonney Lake Council
Gwendolyn Fullerton shares with Patch why she should be elected to represent the people of Bonney Lake.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Volunteers Sought To Help Clean Puyallup's Meridian Habitat Park
This weekend, volunteers will be helping to root out invasive species at Meridian Habitat Park. Here's how to get involved.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Rejects 'Insufficient' $527M Opioid Lawsuit Settlement
"We are looking forward to walking into a Washington state courtroom to hold these companies accountable for their conduct," said Ferguson.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Toll Hikes Planned For 520 Bridge, 99 Tunnel And Tacoma Narrows
Two of the three toll rate hikes would go into effect this fall. Here's how they will work.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Candidate Profile: Michael McCullough For Bonney Lake Mayor
Michael McCullough shares with Patch why he should be elected to serve as Bonney Lake Mayor.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Sewer Spillage Closes Beaches At Lakewood Parks
Tuesday night's sewer line failure may have caused sewage to spill into nearby Flett Creek, which feeds into Chambers Bay.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Break-In Damages Sumner's Loyalty Park, May Prolong Closure
Sumner had closed the park to resurface the playground, but an overnight break-in left big, damaging footprints in the new surface.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
11 Winners Drawn For WA's Military Vaccine Lottery
The "A Heroes Thanks" vaccine lottery is for Washingtonians who got their shot from the Department of Defense or Veterans Affairs.
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Seattle|News|
Inslee 'Extremely Disappointed' By Ongoing Canada Border Closure
News that the U.S. border will remain closed to Canadian visitors through most of August also incensed some Washington lawmakers.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Candidate Profile: Gene Drawhorn For Lakewood City Council
Gene Drawhorn shares with Patch why he should be elected to represent the people of Lakewood.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Candidate Profile: Jeni Woock For Gig Harbor City Council
Jeni Woock shares with Patch why she should be re-elected to serve on the Gig Harbor City Council.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Candidate Profile: Joe Colombo For Puyallup City Council
Joe Colombo shares with Patch why he should be elected to represent the people of Puyallup.
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