Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Confirms Utility Billing 'Data Security Incident'
The city says a ransomware attack on their utility billing vendor may have compromised some residents' data.
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|
Ship Destroyed In Overnight Fire At Port Of Tacoma
Crews worked for hours to prevent the blaze from spreading to any nearby vessels.
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Across Washington, WA|News|
Surprise Orca Calf Born To Southern Resident L Pod
Whale watchers say 30-year-old L86 has unexpectedly given birth to a new calf.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Earthquake Early Warning System Test Planned For Next Week
Washington is prepping a new earthquake warning system, which will launch later this spring.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Asks Residents To Weigh With Community Survey
Residents have until the end of the month to tell the city what they like, and what they think should be improved.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Spring Is Coming: How Warm Will It Be In Washington?
The Farmers’ Almanac’s extended spring forecast is out, giving Washington residents a peek at when it will start warming up around here.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
WA Expands School Testing To Promote Return To In-Person Classes
A pilot program had 11 districts performing COVID-19 tests for staff and students. Now, the DOH says they're bringing testing to many more.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Pierce County Reopens COVID-19 Testing Sites As Snowstorm Passes
The testing sites were one of several government functions that had to shut down for this weekend's wild weather.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Now Accepting Tourism Grant Applications
Tourism-related projects and events can receive up to $50,000 through the city's Lodging Tax grants.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Lakewood Calls On Artists To Create Designs For Signal Cabinets
Artists whose submissions are selected win $700 and get to see their art brought to life.
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Seattle|News|
Community Groups, Philanthropists Team Up For Vaccine Equity Fund
A recent study found that vaccines have not been fairly distributed across Washington state. This fund aims to fix that.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Registration Full For Tacoma Vaccine Clinic
As with earlier vaccination clinics, TPCHD's latest filled up in under half an hour.
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Across Washington, WA|News|
More Snow Expected Sunday Before Transition Back To Rain
Forecasters say to expect more snow Sunday before a warming system moves in through the night.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Restaurant Jobs: Is The Industry Recovering In Washington?
See how employment in the restaurant industry in Washington has fared month to month since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Puyallup: The Week In Review
1 million vaccine doses have been administered, and dozens more counties will soon move to the next phase of reopening. Here's the latest.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Bonney Lake: The Week In Review
1 million vaccine doses have been administered, and dozens more counties will soon move to the next phase of reopening. Here's the latest.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Gig Harbor: The Week In Review
1 million vaccine doses have been administered, and dozens more counties will soon move to the next phase of reopening. Here's the latest.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Coronavirus In Lakewood: The Week In Review
1 million vaccine doses have been administered, and dozens more counties will soon move to the next phase of reopening. Here's the latest.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Police Search For Lacey Runaway
Halonna Harlow is missing from her home in Lacey, but police say she may have gone as far as Tacoma or Seattle.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
JBLM To Resume Mortar And Artillery Training Next Week
If you live near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, expect a little extra noise for a few days after Valentine's.
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