Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Make Music Day Festival Comes To Gig Harbor Later This Month
The inaugural 'Fest4All' promises a free, family-friendly day of music.
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|
Meeker Days Arts & Music Festival Returns This August
The festival had to be cancelled last year. It's coming back this summer, but will be held in August instead of Father's Day weekend.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
When Washington Reopens, Some Restrictions Will Remain: Inslee
Washington has committed to fully reopening by the end of the month or earlier, but some familiar requirements will be sticking around.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
264th Street East Will Remain Closed Through June
A landslide has closed a 250-foot stretch of 264th Street near Kapowsin Creek, forcing a 5.6 mile detour around the area.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
6 Factors That Increase The Risk Of Drowning In WA
Drowning is the second-highest cause of accidental death for children ages one to 14 in the United States, the CDC finds.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington State Parks And National Forests Are Free Saturday
Get out and enjoy a 'fee free' visit to one of Washington's gorgeous parks this weekend.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
New I-5 Ramps Open In Lakewood Thursday
After a long wait (and some delays) the Berkeley Street shared exit and Thorne Lane on-ramp will finally open this week.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup River Pollution: Electron Hydro Fined $501K For Spill
The Washington Department of Ecology is fining Electron Hydro half a million dollars for spilling astroturf into the river last summer.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
NOAA Debates Limiting Salmon Fishing To Support Struggling Orcas
NOAA's proposal would limit Chinook salmon fishing if the forecast falls significant lower than average, freeing up food for the orcas.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
3 Pierce County Libraries Reopen Their Doors To Readers
The Graham, Steilacoom and Milton/Edgewood libraries will be the first to resume in-building services, but many more are coming soon.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
SR 302 Little Minter Creek Project Will Cause Closures Next Week
Next week, WSDOT will wrap up a multi-year project to improve fish passage under SR 302.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Seeks Restaurants For Vaccine Incentive Program
The city is hoping to team with small, locally-owned businesses to create a new promotion encouraging vaccination.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Man Found Dead In Puyallup Home; Woman Injured In Police Shootout
Police say the woman opened fire on officers when they arrived for a welfare check Monday night. They returned fire, injuring her.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Trolley Service Returns This Weekend
After taking a year off for the COVID-19 pandemic, the trolley is coming back just in time for summer.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Seeks Comment On Western State Hospital Reconstruction
The plan includes the "complete reconstruction of the hospital and its campus" and adds a 350-bed forensic hospital, among other changes.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Forecast: Slightly Warmer With Sporadic Showers
"Juneuary" has lived up to its reputation in recent days, and a few showers remain in the forecast. However, things should get a bit warmer.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Weather Forecast: Slightly Warmer With Sporadic Showers
"Juneuary" has lived up to its reputation in recent days, and a few showers remain in the forecast. However, things should get a bit warmer.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Forecast: Slightly Warmer With Sporadic Showers
"Juneuary" has lived up to its reputation in recent days, and a few showers remain in the forecast. However, things should get a bit warmer.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Weather Forecast: Slightly Warmer With Sporadic Showers
"Juneuary" has lived up to its reputation in recent days, and a few showers remain in the forecast. However, things should get a bit warmer.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
University Place, WA|News|
Tacoma Weather Forecast: Slightly Warmer With Sporadic Showers
"Juneuary" has lived up to its reputation in recent days, and a few showers remain in the forecast. However, things should get a bit warmer.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff