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.
The fourth round of Working Washington small business grants went to 11,697 businesses. One in five say they'll use the money to reopen.
The governor has announced that all counties will drop restrictions by June 30, but Pierce County will see an even more immediate jump.
Shortly after the call, the suspect was found dead inside his car.
At least six people have been sickened, though health officials warn more reports may be coming.
The Washington State Department of Health is now recommending the vaccine be used for anyone 12-years-old or older.
The sheriff's department is hoping the public will recognize a suspect who they say assaulted a convenience store clerk last month.
The Pierce County Council is moving ahead on a plan that would create a district to improve and maintain Spanaway Lake.
Supporters say the extra tenant protections will help prevent homelessness in Washington state.
Previously drivers could have their licenses suspended indefinitely for not paying a ticket, which supporters say was penalizing poverty.
What started as a regular spring-cleaning quickly escalated when a homeowner found eight military canisters in his yard.
The county council has already signed off on a proposal spending $50 million in ARPA funding. Here's how much remains.
Lakewood was among 34 Washington metropolitans allocated financial support through the federal support program.
The police department is hoping the public will join them for a blood drive at Columbia Bank this Friday.
The Cascade Regional Blood Services Bus will be at Lakewood Police Department headquarters May 13th for a community blood drive event.
One of the last hurdles has been cleared, and children in Washington could soon be receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson is one of 44 attorneys general who have signed a letter urging Facebook to ditch the program.
The project is one of four designed to protect north Sumner from future flooding.
The emphasis means extra deputies will be on the streets this week trying to catch drivers who ignore speed limits.
A deadly crash on I-5 in south Tacoma has killed one driver and blocked two lanes of the freeway northbound.
There are signs that the recent wave of transmissions is evening out, but doctors say we'll still have to wait before declaring victory.
