Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Council Passes Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth
Juneteenth is already a legal state holiday, but Pierce County's resolution recognizes the holiday and the continual fight against racism.
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|
2 Injured, 3 Pets Killed In Puyallup House Fire: Roads Reopened
A house fire in Puyallup closed roads along 9th Street SW for several hours Tuesday afternoon.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Edges Closer To 70 Percent Vaccination
Once 70 percent of Washingtonians 16+ have had at least one vaccine dose, the state will lift the bulk of the remaining restrictions.
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Seattle|News|
Southwest Airlines System-Wide Outage Impacts Sea-Tac
A system-wide issue with Southwest Airlines' software has grounded flights across the country, and causing delays at Sea-Tac.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup's $82 Million Police Building Headed To Ballot: Report
In November, Puyallup residents will have the opportunity to vote on a bond measure that would build a new police HQ, jail and court.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Man Accused Of Dragging Suspected Thief With Truck
Investigators say the man shot a suspected catalytic converter thief, then dragged him away and left him in a field to die.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
4 Pierce County Programs Recognized In NACo Achievement Awards
Pierce County won four Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties this year, more than any other Washington county.
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Seattle|News|
NWS: Soggy Tuesday Incoming, But Summer Weather On The Way
If Puget Sound can tough out scattered showers Tuesday, we'll be rewarded with temperatures in the 70s and possibly 80s this weekend.
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Seattle|News|
AG Warns Of Washington Vaccine Lottery Scams
The state says its gotten several reports of scammers posing as lottery officials. Here's how to tell if the call is legitimate.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Releases Draft Housing Plan, Seeks Public Review
The demand for housing is on the rise, but construction isn't keeping pace. Here's how the city hopes to fix the issue, and how to weigh in.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood To Close Dog Parks For Improvements This Week
Both parks at Fort Steilacoom Park will be closed for one day this week as the crews tidy up and repair loose ends.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Council Resumes Investigation Into Sheriff Troyer
The council's investigation was paused in April over concerns it would interfere with the state's criminal review of Troyer's conduct.
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Seattle|News|
UW Study Compares COVID Differences Between Kids And Adults
The research studied how COVID-19 spreads asymptomatically in children, and could be used to help guide safety restrictions in our schools.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Seeks Community Input On ARPA COVID Relief Spending
The American Rescue Plan Act allocated $13.77 million to the City of Lakewood. Now, the city is seeking input on how to prioritize spending.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Offers Food Vouchers
The program offers $40 vouchers that can buy food at participating farmers markets and fruit stands across Pierce County.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Parents Ask Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools To Ditch Mask Mandate
At the school district's first in-person meeting of the year, some parents asked board members to stop requiring kids to wear masks.
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Seattle|News|
University's Pride Flag Burned In 'Appalling Act Of Hate': School
A Central Washington University student has been arrested, accused of stealing and burning the school's LGBTQ+ Pride flag.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Police Ask For Help Finding Stolen Classic Cars
Police say both a '33 Ford and a '66 Mustang were stolen from a Bonney Lake home yesterday. They're hoping someone has seen them.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Job Search Requirement For Unemployment Benefits Resumes In July
The 286,000 Washingtonians currently receiving unemployment benefits will soon need to provide proof they've been looking for work.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
The Washington State Fair Will Return In September
Organizers confirm the state fair will return later this summer, after a year off due to the pandemic.
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