Gig Harbor, WA|News|
New Data On COVID-19 Outbreaks In WA Schools May Guide Path Ahead
The department of health says a new study of outbreaks in public schools may be the key to bringing more kids back to the classroom.
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|
Pierce County Prepares For Snowy Roads, Traffic Impacts
Pierce County residents have several ways to receive live alerts, find plowed roads, check traffic cameras and more. Here's how.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Across Washington, WA|News|
5 More WA Regions Will Enter Phase 2 Reopening Sunday
The news means only one region, South Central Washington, will remain in Phase 1.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Police Search For Missing Tacoma Woman
Tacoma Police are hoping someone may have seen 66-year-old Eileen Strittmatter, who has been missing nearly two weeks.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
How Much Will It Snow In Puyallup? Here's The Latest Forecast
Forecasters are now expecting significant lowland snowfall in Puget Sound over the next three days. Here's when it will arrive.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
How Much Will It Snow In Lakewood? Here's The Latest Forecast
Forecasters are now expecting significant lowland snowfall in Puget Sound over the next three days. Here's when it will arrive.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
How Much Will It Snow In Gig Harbor? Here's The Latest Forecast
Forecasters are now expecting significant lowland snowfall in Puget Sound over the next three days. Here's when it will arrive.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
How Much Will It Snow In Bonney Lake? Here's The Latest Forecast
Forecasters are now expecting significant lowland snowfall in Puget Sound over the next three days. Here's when it will arrive.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Toxic Algae Advisory Lifted For Spanaway Lake
The health department says everyone should check for algae before getting near the water, however.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Vaccine Distribution Improving, Equity Remains A Concern: DOH
Washington has improved the pace of vaccinations, but vaccine doses may not be going to those who need them most.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Anti-Tax Activist Tim Eyman Loses Campaign Finance Suit
A judge has ordered Eyman to pay $2.6 million after finding he pocketed significant sums of money raised by his political initiatives.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Lake Tapps Spring Refill To Begin Next Week
The lake is drawn down each winter for maintenance and stability reasons.
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Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Peninsula Schools Offering Free Meals For Mid-Winter Break
Families in need of a little extra help can pick up a week's worth of meals for their children on Tuesday, February 16.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Spanaway Son Arrested, Accused Of Stabbing Father In Argument
Just before 6 p.m. Tuesday a man drove himself to a medical center after being stabbed. A few hours later and his son was behind bars.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Federal COVID-19 Data Shows Washington On Road To Improvement
New COVID-19 data shows Washington improved over the previous week by nearly every metric.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Registration Full For 2 Tacoma Vaccine Clinics
The Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department has announced another pair of clinics.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Washington Has Administered 90% Of First Vaccine Doses
A new report from the CDC shows how Washington's vaccine response compares to other states.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Patch Readers Share Favorite Local Restaurants
This week Patch asked its readers which local restaurants deserved national attention. Here's what Puyallup said.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Construction Forces Purdy Bridge Lane Closure
The bridge will be reduced to one, alternating late of traffic for much of the day Tuesday and Wednesday.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Fixes Issues With Online Utility Payment System
After a slightly rough start, the city's new online bill pay system is now up and running.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
