Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County To Move Back Into Phase 2 This Week
The county is one of several that failed the state's evaluation and will be forced to reimpose old COVID-19 restrictions.
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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Seattle|News|
Police Search For Driver In Deadly Seward Park Hit-And-Run
A 63-year-old bicyclist was killed when he was kit by a sedan on Seward Park avenue Sunday night.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
After 175+ Complaints, Motion Church To Require Masks: Report
The church has drawn nearly 200 complaints for not following COVID-19 safety guidelines, according to a new report in The News Tribune.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Police Launch Distracted Driving Emphasis Patrols
The police department says they'll have extra officers on the road all this month to crack down on drivers using their phones.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
7 Days Of Warm Temps, Sunny Skies: Washington Weather Forecast
It's finally starting to feel like spring in the Puget Sound, and it's only going to get warmer this coming week.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower Begins Over Washington: What To Know
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Washington. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County On Cusp Of Rollback To Phase 2: Week In Review
We won't know for sure until Monday, but as of the latest available data, Pierce County is failing the metrics needed to remain in Phase 3.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM Resumes Mortar And Artillery Training For The Next 10 Days
Anyone who lives near Joint Base Lewis-McChord can expect some more noise for the next week and change.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Construction Coming To Canyon Road East Next Week
Major construction next week will force some drivers to take significant detours. Here's what to know.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Washington Updates Phase Guidance, Clarifies Rollback Criteria
The changes to the Healthy Washington plan include one that will make it more difficult for counties to fall back into earlier phases.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Card Scam In WA: What To Know
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson joined 45 other state AGs in calling for tech companies to crack down on fake vaccine cards.
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Seattle|News|
Warm, Dry Summer 2021 In Store For Washington: Farmers' Almanac
Unlike much of the country, whose forecasts range from "muggy" to "oppressively hot," Washington has a nice summer ahead.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Does WA Need Vaccine Passports? Patch Readers Weigh In
Washington Patch readers shared their thoughts around the idea of a statewide vaccine passport. See what they had to say.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Inslee Urges Lawmakers To Address Homelessness With Federal Funds
The governor says the funding from the American Rescue Plan provides a rare opportunity to confront the crisis head-on.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Canyon Road Crash: Deputies
Deputies had to warn commuters to avoid Canyon Road just south of SR 512 in Puyallup after a crash midday Thursday.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Allergy Tracker: Bracing For Pollen, Sneezing & Ruin
Look upon this seasonal allergy forecast and despair, ye whose noses sniffle in the spring.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Woman Accused Of Fabricating Hate Crime
Police say fabrication is especially harmful, because it can delegitimize victims of actual hate crimes in their community.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Prepares For Spring Cleanup
Looking to freshen up for spring? Here are two local events that might help.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Bonney Lake Prepares For Spring Cleanup
Looking to freshen up for spring? Here are two local events that might help.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
New Law Restores Voting Rights To Washingtonians With Felonies
Now that it has the governor's signature, HB 1078 has restored voting rights to some 20,000 Washington residents.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
