Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Deputies Search For Suspect In Early Morning Stabbing
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department says one person is injured and another on the loose after a stabbing in Tacoma.
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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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools Will Return Fully In-Person 2021-22
Though all students are being welcomed back for full-time classes, they will be asked to follow new pandemic safety guidelines.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Lawsuit Filed To Prevent Washington's New Capital Gains Tax
In their lawsuit, the Freedom Foundation argues the tax is an unconstitutional income tax disguised as an excise tax.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WA Warns Of Scam Health Insurance Marketplace Websites
The Washington Health Benefit Exchange has gotten several complaints about imposter sites run by scammers. Here's what to avoid.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
'The Big One': How Cascadia Tsunami Would Impact Puget Sound
An earthquake on the Cascadia subduction zone would cause a tsunami to hit Puget Sound in just 2 to 4 hours, according to a new DNR study.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Launches Parklet Pilot Program
Puyallup is testing a program allowing restaurants to open curbside cafés so they can host more customers during the pandemic.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce Council's Troyer Investigation Paused For Criminal Case
The council's investigation into Troyer may go ahead, but only after the Attorney General's Office completes its criminal investigation.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
WSP Asks For Public's Help Catching Hit-And-Run Driver
Troopers are hoping someone will recognize a damaged Ford pick-up that struck and seriously injured another person earlier this week.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Major Changes Coming To I-5 At Madigan Gate
WSDOT says a big shakeup is coming to I-5's southbound exits near Berkeley Street. Here's what to expect.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Asks Fully Vaccinated People To Keep Wearing Masks
The change is one of several new pandemic safety guidelines suggested by the Centers for Disease Control.
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Seattle|News|
REAL ID Deadline Extended Again For Washington
U.S. residents will have an additional 19 months to get their REAL ID after the Department of Homeland Security delayed the requirement.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WA's 2021 Legislative Session Ends: Key Highlights
Washington's 105-day legislative session ended Sunday night. Here's a look at some bills that made it through to the governor's desk.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
WA Grew Nearly 1 Million Residents Over Past Decade: 2020 Census
Despite the growth, the Evergreen State will keep the same number of congressional seats.
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Seattle|News|
Washington Legislature Approves Capital Gains Tax
The tax will only apply to an estimated 0.2 percent of Washington taxpayers, but will raise around half a billion dollars a year.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
1 Killed, 1 Injured In Late Night Spanaway Crash, DUI Suspected
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash late Sunday night. Now, the causing driver has been arrested, accused of DUI.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Approves Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
After an 11-day pause, the Washington State Department of Health has approved the use off the J&J vaccine, effective immediately.
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Seattle|News|
WA Has "Code Red" Blood Shortage, Bloodworks Northwest Says
Bloodworks says their supplies are so low, they have less than a days worth of supply on hand.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Pierce County: Week In Review
Pierce County has just over a week to turn case counts around in order to re-enter Phase 3. Unfortunately, they continue to grow.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Inslee Orders Criminal Investigation Into Pierce County Sheriff
The governor has directed Attorney General Ferguson to review Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer's conduct for "potential criminal violations."
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Seattle|News|
J&J Vaccine Recommended For Use In Washington, Other States
A key federal committee recommended that the U.S. lift the pause of the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
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