Puyallup, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Pierce County: Week In Review
Case counts and hospitalizations remain high enough that the county continues to qualify for Phase 1, but there are reasons to be hopeful.
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|
University of Puget Sound Requires Students Take COVID-19 Vaccine
Students will now need to be immunized against COVID-19 to enroll in the fall 2021 semester.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Tacoma Police Search For Serial Bank Robbery Suspect
Officers say the suspect robbed four banks in just the past eight days.
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Seattle|News|
Mariners Offer Exclusive Seating, $10 Tickets For Vaccinated Fans
The team are one of the first to take advantage of new state guidelines that allow venues to expand capacity with vaccinated-only seating.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Canyon Road Repaving Project Set For Next Week
The project is likely to shift traffic overnight. Here's what to expect.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Double Semi Crash On I-5 In Fife: Lanes Reopened
I-5 has fully reopened after an 11-hour closure Friday.
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Seattle|News|
CVS Pharmacies Now Offers Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
CVS has more than 40 locations across Washington, and none of them require appointments. Here's how to find a shot.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Firefighters Mow Neighbor's Lawn After 911 Call
The fire department says their crew had nothing to do while waiting for some smoke to clear, so they set about on some home improvement.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County's COVID-19 Metrics Fall To Phase 1 Levels
The county has under two weeks to turn the numbers around — otherwise COVID-19 restrictions could become much more severe.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Mom Says It Best: Don't Hurt Yourself By Helping Others
Patch readers are recalling the best advice their mothers ever gave them in our extended celebration of Mother's Day 2021.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic Set For Bonney Lake High Saturday
While patients can register in advance, the health department says just about anyone can stop by and get their first dose of Pfizer.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Food Bank Seeks Donations As Demand For Food Grows
The food bank says they're working to make ends meet, but they need a little assistance to go the last mile. Here's how you can help.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Police Search For Home Invasion, Attempted Sexual Assault Suspect
Police say the man broke into a condo late last month and attacked the 77-year-old woman inside. They are offering a $1,000 reward for info.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
As Vaccine Demand Softens, Hesitancy & Accessibility Enter Focus
Vaccine supply remains a limiting factor, but health officials have growing concerns about the holdouts who can't or won't get shots.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Inslee Signs Capital Gains Tax, Working Families Tax Credit Bills
“This is a day where Washington state starts to make progress on making our upside-down tax system fairer and more equitable," Inslee said.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM To Detonate Unexploded Ordinance Through Friday
If you hear some strange noises coming from the base this week, that's not artillery.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Deputies Arrest Suspect In Purdy Vaccine Heist
Deputies say they have captured the man who stole 100 J&J vaccines and $100,000 in medical equipment Saturday.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce Exec To Veto Hazard Pay For Grocery Store Workers
The Pierce County Council passed a plan giving an extra $4 per hour to local grocery store workers, but it appears dead on arrival.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Washington State Fair Tentatively Set To Return In September
The fair had to be cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but organizers say they're hopeful they'll be able to return this year.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Aims To End Street Homelessness By November
The plan: expand shelters until they have space for anyone who needs it. Here's how it would work.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
