Seattle|News|
New Law Makes WA Dairy Workers Eligible For Overtime
The law takes effect later this month, but all agricultural workers in Washington will receive the same benefit starting next year.
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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University Place, WA|News|
1 Killed In Early Morning Tacoma House Fire
Tacoma Fire says the cause of the blaze appeared to be a stove top which had been accidentally left on overnight.
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Seattle|News|
West Seattle Bridge Repairs Could Begin As Early As October
Crews have already installed 10 miles of steel cable inside the bridge. SDOT says they're on track to reopen the bridge by mid-2022.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Added 24,100 Jobs In June As Economy Stabilized
Unlike the national unemployment rate, which rose slightly last month, Washington appears to be on the road to recovery.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Mails Ballots Friday For August 2021 Primary
Primary ballots will head out to registered voters Friday. Unregistered voters still have until July 26 to sign up online.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Drought Emergency Declared For Almost All Of Washington
"Every part of our state is under attack," said Gov. Jay Inslee at a news conference announcing the emergency.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Hits 70 Percent Vaccination Goal
"We don't plan to stop until we cross the finish line," said Assistant Secretary of Health Michele Roberts.
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Seattle|News|
These Washington Restaurants Got Restaurant Revitalization Money
A total 3,247 Washington businesses scored a combined $921 million from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
These Gig Harbor Restaurants Got Restaurant Revitalization Money
A total 3,247 Washington businesses scored a combined $921 million from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Here's who benefitted locally.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
These Lakewood Restaurants Got Restaurant Revitalization Money
A total 3,247 Washington businesses scored a combined $921 million from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Here's who benefitted locally.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
These Puyallup Restaurants Got Restaurant Revitalization Money
A total 3,247 Washington businesses scored a combined $921 million from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Here's who benefitted locally.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
These Sumner Restaurants Got Restaurant Revitalization Money
A total 3,247 Washington businesses scored a combined $921 million from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Here's who benefitted locally.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
These Bonney Lake Restaurants Got Restaurant Revitalization Money
A total 3,247 Washington businesses scored a combined $921 million from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Here's who benefitted locally.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Library Among Three Pierce Libraries Reopening This Week
The Sumner Pierce County Library is now one of 14 local libraries that have reopened their doors to readers.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
23 Pierce County Residents Died Due To Heat: Medical Examiner
The death toll for the record-breaking heat wave has nearly doubled since last week, and even more deaths are under investigation.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood's 'Summer Nights At the Pavilion' Concerts Begin Thurs
The beloved summer music series returns this Friday with a performance by 80s new wave cover band Nite Wave.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Urged To Prepare For Wildfire Smoke: Here's How
Millions are already suffering under smoky skies, and now's the time for WA to prepare, warns the state Department of Emergency Management.
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Seattle|News|
Seattle Named Among Best Places To Live: U.S. News
U.S. News has released its annual list of the best places to live in the country. Here's how the Emerald City stacked up.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Free Preschool Applications Now Open For Pierce County
Pierce County Early Childhood Education and Assistance Programs is a free, state funded preschool program from children ages 3 and 4.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
WSDOT Relaunches 'Good To Go!' Tolling System Ahead Of Schedule
Though it is open, WSDOT is asking drivers to wait a bit before using the system, and is giving those with unpaid tolls extra time to pay.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
