Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Man Charged In Killing Of Parents: Police
Court documents show the 29-year-old suspect told police he killed his parents because they had kicked him out of the house.
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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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Receives $1.4M More To Move Businesses From JBLM: Report
The city is hoping to move 21 businesses that would be in danger if a plane crashed near the base.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Canyon Road Project May Cause Delays Thursday
Crews will begin installing a new traffic signal system beginning at 8 a.m., which the city says is likely to cause some delays.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Win A Round Trip Flight At Pierce County Vaccine Clinics
The county has teamed up with eight local restaurants for a series of pop-up vaccination clinics this week.
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Seattle|News|
T-Mobile Park To Dramatically Boost Seating Capacity By Mid-June
The Mariners have received permission from the state to expand capacity and sell 26,265 vaccinated-only tickets per game.
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Seattle|News|
Washington State Ferries Turn 70
State ferries have been taking Washingtonians where they need to go since June 1951. Here's a look back at all they've done over the years.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Stabbing Leaves 2 Dead, Suspect In Custody
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department say a 29-year-old man has been arrested, accused of killing his mother and father.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Police Announce Range Training In Southwest Puyallup
Neighbors may hear a few gunshots this week, but don't need to worry.
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Seattle|News|
Warm, Sunny Days Ahead Following Hot Memorial Day
Sea-Tac Airport recorded a high of 80.1° Monday, and while it won't be that hot the next few days, it will remain pleasant through midweek.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Flag Etiquette: Displaying Old Glory Properly On Memorial Day
Memorial Day is coming up quick, but if you're going to display a flag on Monday, make sure you know how to do it right.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Pierce County: Week In Review
Vaccination rates are climbing, but unfortunately case counts are also on the rise. Here's how things stand.
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Seattle|News|
Transportation Secretary Recommends $330M For WA Transit
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced a proposal to build two new Bus Rapid Transit projects in King and Pierce counties.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Tacoma Police Officers Plead Not Guilty In Death Of Manuel Ellis
At their arraignment hearing Friday, all three officers were given $100,000 bail.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Police Report Shows Increases In Theft, Fraud In 2020
On the other hand, traffic stops were nearly cut in half because of the pandemic, with notable declines in DUI and traffic citations.
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Seattle|News|
Stores, Restaurants Open On Memorial Day 2021 In Washington
Whether it’s the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open and closed this Memorial Day.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Catalytic Converter Thefts Are Up In WA: How To Deter Thefts
Thieves are lured to the car part by its expensive metals: platinum, palladium and rhodium.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
New Unemployment Claims Dip As Washington Tamps Down On Fraud
The Employment Security Department said a bump in new unemployment claims this month was likely due to scammers targeting the system.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
3 Officers Charged In Killing Of Manuel Ellis
Attorney General Ferguson has announced felony charges for three of the five Tacoma officers who were on scene at the time of Ellis' death.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Amtrak Training To Cause Delays At Railroad Crossings This Summer
Crews will be training on the tracks alongside I-5 from Tacoma to DuPont, which will cause some delays for nearby roads.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Seeks Volunteers To Serve On Parks Commission
The commission helps the city make important decisions regarding park maintenance and development.
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