Puyallup, WA|News|
2 Shot During Overnight Robbery In Puyallup: Police
Police say the three men walked into an apartment in an attempt to rob it, but were shot by the tenant inside.
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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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Pierce County Council Commits To Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The council voted 6 - 1 Tuesday to reaffirm their commitment to cutting the county's greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Lowers Flags In Remembrance Of Boulder Victims
Flags will remain at half-staff through Saturday.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Sounders FC Ink Multi-Year Partnership With Emerald Queen Casino
The deal will add the casino's logo to Sounder jerseys, but also means new collaborations with the Puyallup Tribe on social justice issues.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
WSP Troopers And Good Samaritan Save Eagle Hit By Car
Surprisingly, it was not the first time troopers rescued an eagle this week.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Pierce County Council Requests Investigation Into Sheriff Troyer
A Seattle Times report found the sheriff had called 911 on a Black deliveryman, resulting in a large police response.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Pedestrian Deaths Increased In Washington Early In Pandemic
The U.S. saw a projected 20 percent increase in pedestrian traffic deaths during the first six months of 2020.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM Announces Mortar Training Tuesday & Thursday
Get your earplugs ready: JBLM says they'll be starting mortar training just after midnight.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Registration Opens Tuesday For Orting Vaccine Clinic
Registration begins at 10 a.m. for a clinic this Friday in Orting.
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Renton, WA|News|
Washington State Leaders Denounce Anti-Asian Violence
Gov. Jay Inslee and other leaders held a conference discussing the concerning rise in anti-Asian bias, and how the state can fight hate.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension Now 75 Percent Finished
Sound Transit says their crews have installed more than 22,000 more feet of rail. The station is set to open in 2022.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
FEMA Approves Yakima Mass Vaccination Site
The site will be a drive-thru clinic at Central Washington State Fair Park, which should be able to administer up to 1,200 vaccines per day.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
21 Arrested In Puyallup Traffic Safety Emphasis Operation
Extra officers were on the streets Saturday night, and arrested 10 for DUI driving, and 11 other for traffic violations
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Seattle|News|
Washington Vaccine Rollout: Where Things Stand
130,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been distributed at the state's mass vaccination sites alone. Here's what to expect going forward.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Pierce County: Week In Review
Washington entered a new phase of vaccination this week, and more reopenings are just around the corner. Here's the latest on the pandemic.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Police Release Update On Monday's Deadly Drive-By
A 20-year-old man died in a shooting Monday. No suspect has been arrested, though police say they don't believe the shooting was random.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Sheriff Under Scrutiny For Calling Cops On Black Delivery Driver
Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer told police the driver threatened his life. He later recanted the story, The Seattle Times reports.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
4 Arrested, Accused Of Sexual Predation Of Pierce County Children
Three of the four men lived in the county, but WSP says all four had targeted Pierce County kids.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Next Tier Of Vaccinations Expanded, Will Begin March 31: Inslee
The next tier now includes more essential workers in congregate settings, plus people living in congregate settings. Here's what to know.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Olympia Capitol Reopens To Pedestrians After Monthslong Closure
Portions of the Capitol Campus had been closed following the protest that breached the gates of the governor's mansion in early January.
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