Seattle|News|
UW Studying Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
A UW Medicine trial will have previously-vaccinated patients taking the J&J shot to see if it prolongs immunity.
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|
Gig Harbor Seeks Volunteer For Design Review Board
The board is tasked with determining which properties qualify for historic preservation, among other issues.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM Celebrates 100,000+ Vaccines Administered
The combined efforts of Madigan, I Corps and the 62nd Airlift Wing have paid off, the base said.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Still Falling Short Of 70 Percent Vaccine Threshold
The state had hoped 70 percent of Washingtonians 16+ would begin vaccination by mid-June. Now, weeks into July, we still aren't there.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington's Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Sells For $1.2 Billion
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates' owner, Altria, has reached a deal to sell the Woodinville-based wine company to a private equity firm.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
$15 Million Set Aside For Broadband In Pierce County
Council members say the American Rescue Plan Act funding will help bring the internet to the county's most underserved areas.
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Seattle|News|
Delta Aquariids, Perseid Meteors In Washington: Peak Dates
Plan your summer nights in Washington around two meteor showers: the long-running Delta Aquariids and the fireball-producing Perseids.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
New I-5 HOV Lane Between DuPont And Lakewood Opens Sunday
WSDOT says the 4.5 mile carpooling lane should help cut congestion between the two cities. Another lane will open in August.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup School District Offers Free Books Through Summer Program
The district is offering free books to students 8 and under who attend a free summer reading program.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Heat Wave Death Toll Rises To 24 In King County: DOH
Pierce, King and Snohomish counties make up the bulk of the state's 78 heat-related deaths. Washington saw 7 heat-related deaths in 2020.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Heat Wave Death Toll Rises To 13 In Pierce County: DOH
Pierce, King and Snohomish counties make up the bulk of the state's 78 heat-related deaths. Washington saw 7 heat-related deaths in 2020.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake's Summer Event Season Begins
Bonney Lake's summer season begins with the return of the Outdoor Market. Here's a look at what is and is not coming back this summer.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Heat Wave Death Toll Rises To 78 In Washington: DOH
The state says the toll will keep rising as all deaths are processed. Washington saw just 7 heat-related deaths in 2020.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Gay Pride Proclamation Passes Pierce Council But Faces Pushback
The proclamation failed to gain support from GOP leaders, including County Executive Dammeier, who has said he will not sign it.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Suspect Accused Of Throwing Rocks At Cars On I-5
Troopers have investigated more than 75 reports of rocks thrown at cars in the Seattle area this year.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
First Responders Warn Revelers To Stay Safe This 4th Of July
Most state agencies are asking the public not to set off fireworks this year. But if you are going to, take care not to hurt yourself.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Dying Woman Dropped At Puyallup Hospital, Police Investigating
A shooting victim was left at Good Samaritan Hospital early Saturday, but died soon afterwards. Police hope the public may know more.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Data Breach May Have Exposed Info Of 16,000 Washington Workers
The Department of Labor & Industries says hackers may have accessed the data of 16,466 people who filed for worker's comp in 2019.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Extends Utility Moratorium Through September
The governor has issued what he promises will be the final extension of the utility moratorium, now set to expire Sept. 30.
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Seattle|News|
Washington State Parks Issues Total Ban On Campfires
Washington State Parks is banning wood and charcoal fires at its parks statewide in an attempt to tamp down on accidental wildfires.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
