Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Rite Aid Prioritizing Vaccines For Washington Teachers
For several days this month, Rite Aid will be offering the vaccine exclusively to teachers, school staff and child care providers.
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|
Tacoma Commercial Fire Heavily Damages Building
An early morning fire in Tacoma tore through a building and upset many commutes, but no injuries have been reported.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Federal Data Shows Washington COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Declining
The data is good news for health leaders, who have been concerned about the potential for a fourth wave of COVID-19 cases.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Registration Opens Thursday For Edgewood Vaccine Clinic
The clinic will be Saturday, and includes residents who qualify for the vaccine under Phase 1B2.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Physician Union Protest MultiCare Clinics Over COVID-19 Safety
You may have seen health care workers picketing outside MultiCares in Puyallup and Tacoma this week. Here's why they were speaking out.
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Seattle|News|
Washington Leaders React To Atlanta Massage Parlor Shootings
Most of the victims were of Asian descent and the attack comes at a time when anti-Asian hate crimes are on the rise in Washington.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Police Search Suspect In Hold-Ups At Ladybug Espressos
Police say one suspect is responsible for a pair of robberies at two different coffee stands - and want to catch him before a third.
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Seattle|News|
Vaccine Rollout Advances: Phase 1B2 Begins Wednesday
The next tier makes several groups eligible for vaccination, largely high-risk critical workers who work in congregate settings.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Registration Opens Wednesday For Bonney Lake Vaccine Clinic
The clinic will be Saturday at Bonney Lake High School, and includes residents who qualify for the vaccine under Phase 1B2.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Pierce County Recognized For Effective Use Of CARES Act Funding
A study from the National Academy of Public Administration says Pierce County could set the mold for how other counties use relief funds.
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Seattle|News|
'Band Together Washington' Virtual Concert Celebrates Live Music
Pearl Jam, Macklemore, Foo Fighters and more will perform and raise money for independent music venues.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Listed As One Of Washington's Most Diverse Suburbs
Niche ranked Washington cities on all sorts of metrics from public schooling to housing, and found Lakewood to be one of the most diverse.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Thorne Lane On-Ramp Closes For 3 Months Wednesday
The closure had originally been scheduled for last Friday, but has been pushed to begin overnight Wednesday.
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Seattle|News|
Sunny Skies To Give Way To Rainy Washington Week
If at any point you can see the sun this week, savor that precious, fleeting moment like a diamond.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Vaccine Clinic Offers Shots To Patients In Phase 1B2
Registration opens Tuesday for the Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department's next COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
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Seattle|News|
Dick's Drive-Ins President Responds To Employee Complaints
Five employees allege that Dick's put them in unsafe conditions. Here's how the company and employee advocates are responding.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Deadly Drive-By Shooting In Puyallup, Police Investigating
Officers are on scene of a shooting on 8th St NW, and are asking everyone to avoid the area. Here's what we know.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Makes Several Downtown Parking Changes
The city says they heard several complaints from downtown businesses about overlong parking times, so they're tightening some time limits.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Environmental Groups Sue Over Puyallup River Debris
Last summer, a construction project at the Electron Dam dumped a significant amount of astroturf into the river.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Barge Runs Aground, Damaging Gig Harbor Homes
The coast guard says the master of a towing vessel fell asleep allowing the barge to plow into several docks and homes on the waterfront.
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