Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Candidate Profile: Neil Johnson For Bonney Lake Mayor
Neil Johnson shares with Patch why he should be re-elected as Bonney Lake Mayor.
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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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Sewer Main Break Forces Road Closure, Flush Embargo
A sewer line failure in Lakewood had the city urging nearby homes not to flush their toilets Tuesday night.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Missing JBLM Soldier Found Dead Near Mt. Whittier
First lieutenant Brian Yang was found dead early Wednesday afternoon.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood PD Increase Presence At City Events Following Shootings
The city says two recent shootings, one at American Lake Park and one at Fort Steilacoom Park, have them tightening security.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Reopens City Offices To Public
The public can now attend council meetings and workshops in-person, though the city will continue to allow online access as well.
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Seattle|News|
New Law Bans Property Flippers From Doing Their Own Wiring
Last year, WA L&I inspectors found more than 600 flipped homes with wiring problems. Now, house flippers will have to hire an electrician.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Public Asked To Help Find Missing Tacoma Woman
Rose Shilko was last seen in downtown Tacoma on July 4. Anyone who has seen her in the weeks since is asked to call 911.
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Seattle|News|
June Heat Wave Now Washington's Deadliest Weather Event
The death toll jumped to 112 with the Department of Health's latest update, and is expected to keep rising as more data is processed.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Deadly Heat Wave: Pierce Medical Examiner Ids Final Victims
At least 23 Pierce County residents were killed by last month's the record-breaking heat wave.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Washington Athletes Prepare For The Tokyo Olympics
The Evergreen State is sending a number of talented athletes to Tokyo. Here's who to watch.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Tacoma Job Fair Offers Hundreds Of Full and Part-Time Positions
Pierce Transit, Emerald Queen Casino, and dozens of other employers will join a job fair this week at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM Announces Day & Nighttime Artillery Training This Week
If you live near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, expect a little extra noise for the next few days.
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Seattle|News|
Undervaccinated WA Counties Could See COVID Surge
Undervaccinated parts of the country are most at risk for experiencing another surge in coronavirus cases as the Delta variant spreads.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
City Of Lakewood Plans 25th Birthday Party, Other Summer Events
The city's birthday is just one of many celebrations Lakewood has planned for this summer. Here's a few to look forward to.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Council Returns To In-Person Sessions
The public can now attend council meetings in-person, though remote participation remains welcome.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Nordstrom Leases Sumner Warehouse Space: Report
Nordstrom has signed a deal to lease a 500,000 square facility at the SeaPORT Logistics Center, according to several reports.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Farmers Market To Host Blood Drive Saturday
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday the Blood Mobile will be visiting the Puyallup Farmers Market.
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Seattle|News|
King County Mechanic Claims $1 Million Vaccine Lottery Prize
A 23-year-old South King County mechanic has claimed the vaccine lottery's grand prize. Now he's encouraging others to consider vaccination.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Washington's Plastic Bag Ban Will Begin In October
The ban had been set to go into effect at the beginning of 2021, but was delayed due to the pandemic.
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Seattle|News|
Canada May Reopen Border To Fully Vaccinated Americans In August
Prime Minister Trudeau says the border could open to Americans by mid-August if vaccination rates hold.
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