Seattle|News|
As Weather Heats Up, Coast Guard Stresses Water Safety
While it is getting warmer out, the water is still cold and much more dangerous than it looks.
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|
Coronavirus In Pierce County: Week In Review
Now the county is in Phase 3 for good, health officials say the next step is improving the local vaccination rate. Here's where that stands.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Pierce County Director Of Health Chen Attacked In Tacoma
Director of Health Anthony Chen says he will recover, and does not believe the attack was racially-motivated or linked to his job.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Overnight Lane SR 167 Lane Closure Begins Next Week
Crews will be working on SR 167 between Puyallup and Auburn next week, which will close lanes and lower speed limits in the area.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
'Honor System' For Masks Enough For Compliance: Inslee
Gov. Inslee has issued a proclamation officially updating the state's mask guidance to match the recent CDC changes. Here's how it works.
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Seattle|News|
COVID-19 Trending Downward In WA Thanks To Vaccination: DOH
The DOH now estimates that more than 36.5 percent of Washingtonians are fully immune to the coronavirus, which is limiting transmission.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
2 Key Peninsula Bays May See Shellfish Harvesting Restrictions
The DOH says Filucy Bay and Vaugh Bay are fine for harvesting now, but may be closed this summer if their bacteria situation worsens.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
15 JBLM Families Sue Over Base's Living Conditions: Report
The 51 plaintiffs allege mismanagement by Lincoln Military Housing caused mold to grow in their homes, according to a News Tribune report.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood's Towne Center Clinic Now Offering J&J Vaccine
Not only does the clinic still take walk-ups, but now residents can pop in, get the single dose shot and be done with it.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Fraudulent Unemployment Claims On The Rise In Washington
The Employment Security Department is seeing a new wave of false unemployment claims, but says this time they're not going through.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup School District Announces Vaccine Clinic For Students
Students 12 and older who haven't gotten their shot can do so at an upcoming clinic at Rogers High School.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Botched Bong Heist Escalates Into Police Pursuit
Deputies say the suspect stole a bong by pointing over an employee's shoulder and saying "What's that?" and running. He's since been caught.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Police Search For Suspected Cologne Thief With Distinctive Tattoo
Officers say they believe a man with a neck tattoo reading "KARMA" stole "a large amount of cologne" from a Gig Harbor store last week.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Major Steilacoom Boulevard Construction Project Begins Next Month
Though there will be no full closures, the city says to expect delays in the area for most of the summer.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Inslee Signs Suite Of Police Accountability Bills
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a dozen police accountability bills into law this week, including one to create a new oversight agency.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Grocery Store Worker's Union Continues Push For Hazard Pay
Pierce County's hazard pay ordinance has been vetoed by Executive Dammeier, but UFCW Local 367 is not ready to give up the fight.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Police Warn Of Scam 'Fallen Officer Food Drive'
Officers say a new scam is making the rounds in Lakewood, which has scammers posing as cops to gather donations for a bogus charity.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Washington Breweries Offer 'Pints For Pokes' To Boost Vaccination
Participating members of the Washington Brewers Guild will be offering a beer on the house to vaccinated customers next month.
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Seattle|News|
Where You Do And Don't Need A Mask In Washington For Now
Washington has adopted the latest CDC guidance but state health officials are formalizing new mask guidance for businesses.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
East Pierce Fire Swears In New Fire Chief
Jon Parkinson will officially take over when Fire Chief Bud Backer retires in June.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
