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.
Over the weekend, the White House reported that 70 percent of Washington's adults had taken one vaccine dose. That's not what DOH data says.
Pierce County residents have a chance to win free round trip tickets if they get vaccinated at pop-up clinics this week.
Deputies say a domestic violence suspect barricaded himself inside his home for hours Sunday night, and had to be retrieved by a SWAT team.
COVID-19 transmission is on the decline, but the DOH says the vaccination rate will still need to increase in order to end the pandemic.
Friday marked the 500th day of the pandemic response in Washington, and health leaders are using the day to reflect on all that's changed.
The Mariners were already offering free doses at home games, but for their upcoming home stand they've made that deal even sweeter.
A construction project accidentally triggered a landslide, forcing the county to close a small section of road - and set up a long detour.
Despite the delay, drivers should still expect closures this weekend.
No one was injured by the fire, but the blaze will cause lingering backups in the area, troopers say.
The County City Building, however, will allow vaccinated visitors to go mask-free and ignore social distancing requirements.
A new study from the city found that nearly 10% of 911 calls could be handled by trained civilians.
University of Washington employees have until the autumn quarter to get fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
The county is asking residents to take a quick, anonymous survey so they can improve transit services for residents with limited options.
The district has announced their plans for this year's summer meal program. Here's how it works.
Hackers claim that they stole around 5 GB of data from the district, which they are threatening to release unless a ransom is paid.
Western Washington is expected to see a "normal" fire season this year, but normal has changed quite a bit recently. Here's what to know.
The city is also looking to fill a spot on the Council Salary Commission and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
The Pierce County Council has designated June 2021 as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Month in an effort to bring awareness to mental health.
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A new program from the Washington State Department of Health is working to get more vaccines to the communities that need them most.
