Puyallup, WA|News|
As Vaccination Rates Rise, Pierce Health Addresses Hesitancy
Vaccination rates are on the upswing in Pierce County. Now, health officials are hoping community members will speak up against hesitancy.
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|
JBLM To Air Memorial Day Recording In Lieu Of In-Person Ceremony
Due to the pandemic, the base says they've made the tough call to cancel all in-person Memorial Day events this year.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Plan To End Street Homelessness By November Moves Ahead
The Pierce County Council is developing a two pronged approach to create long- and short-term solutions to the homelessness crisis.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
'Kids Need To Play!' Campaign Discounts Camps In Gig Harbor
Under the program, several Gig Harbor summer camp programs will be discounted 70 percent. Here's how to get involved.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
'Kids Need To Play!' Campaign Discounts Summer Camps In Lakewood
Under the program many Pierce County summer camp programs will be discounted between 60 - 90 percent. Here's how to get involved.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
'Kids Need To Play!' Campaign Discounts Summer Camps In Puyallup
Under the program many Pierce County summer camp programs will be discounted between 60 - 90 percent. Here's how to get involved.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Chambers Bay To Host 2022 U.S. Women's Amateur
The move means Chambers Bay will be just the 15th course to host all three of the original USGA golf championships.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Libraries Recognized For 75 Years Of Service
The Pierce County Library System turns 75 this year. Here's a look back at how far these local libraries have come.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Woodland Park Zoo Asks Public To Help Name Baby Lemur
The zoo is asking the public to help them choose a name for one of their three new baby red ruffed lemurs.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Amtrak Resumes Daily Service As Pandemic Wanes
It's been a lean year for the Amtrak Cascades thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but service is starting to return to normal.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
West SR-410 Cleared After Hit-And-Run Crash
The 410 was blocked for an extended period as troopers cleared the dangling power lines from the roadway.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake High Announces 'MORP' To Replace Prom
The district says this school year has been backwards, so prom might as well be backwards too.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor BoatShop's 10th Annual Auction Begins Thursday
This year the auction will be held remotely due to health and safety concerns.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
SR-16 Rollover Likely To Cause Lingering Traffic Delays
A two-car rollover collision on SR-16 westbound in Tacoma is likely to cause some headaches for commuters this evening.
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Seattle|News|
20 Month Prison Sentence For Fire Outside SPD East Precinct
A 20-year-old Alaska man has been sentenced to 20 months behind bars after he was found guilty of conspiracy to commit arson.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Farmers Market Adopts New Pandemic Safety Guidance
Going forward the market says they will no longer require fully vaccinated guests to wear masks, though they will strongly encourage them.
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Seattle|News|
Ex-Logger Charged With Stealing $300K Through Workers' Comp Scam
Washington L&I says the man falsely claimed to have severe back and leg injuries, scamming the state out of $300,000 over four years.
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Seattle|News|
Extra Patrols Will Crack Down On Unsecured Loads In Washington
Highway debris causes around 300 crashes and 30 injuries in Washington state every year.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Day And Nighttime Mortar Training Returns To JBLM This Week
The base says to expect extra noise at all hours of the day starting Monday and running through to the weekend.
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Seattle|News|
2020 Pedestrian Deaths Climbed In Washington During Pandemic
U.s. pedestrian deaths were up 4.8 percent in 2020, the Governors Highway Safety Association found. Bad driver behavior is likely to blame.
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