National safety board calls out the “diffusion of responsibility” by four rail agencies that didn’t challenge an unsafe curve design of the track near DuPont where the derailment occurred. Read more: ‘Everybody hated that curve’: Amtrak engineer told of worries before December crash south of Tacoma | The Seattle Times … [Read more...]
AP Exclusive: Washington Hospital Is ‘Like Going Into Hell’ | Washington News | US News
Hundreds of patients at Washington state's largest psychiatric hospital – Western State Hospital in Lakewood – live in substandard conditions as overworked employees say they're punished for speaking out. Read more: AP Exclusive: Washington Hospital Is 'Like Going Into Hell' | Washington News | US News … [Read more...]
Authorities identify Lakewood family found dead in apartment. Mom, toddlers beaten to death | The News Tribune
The names of a Lakewood family found dead inside their apartment this week have been released. Read more: Authorities identify Lakewood family found dead in apartment. Mom, toddlers beaten to death | The News Tribune … [Read more...]
Lakewood’s Western State Hospital shows Wa state mental health failure | The News Tribune
Washington taxpayers should be alarmed that the latest inspection by federal Medicare and Medicaid inspectors results in loss of $53 million for Western State Hospital. But collective willpower, not just money, is needed to remake mental health system. Read more: Lakewood's Western State Hospital shows Wa state mental health failure | The News Tribune … [Read more...]
Parents, 2 toddlers found dead in Lakewood apartment | The News Tribune
A Lakewood couple and their two young daughters were found dead inside their apartment Wednesday night. Police said it appears to be a homicide-suicide but they haven't determined which parent is responsible. Read more: Parents, 2 toddlers found dead in Lakewood apartment | The News Tribune … [Read more...]
Man facing deportation to Mexico seeks Lakewood’s help to remain in US. City says no | The News Tribune
Via The News Tribune A dispute between a man facing deportation to Mexico and the city of Lakewood went public Tuesday when the man and a number of his supporters marched on police headquarters and then City Hall. Read more: Man facing deportation to Mexico seeks Lakewood's help to remain in US. City says no | The News Tribune … [Read more...]
Federal inspection report shows problems at Western State Hospital that led to loss of certification | The News Tribune
Via The News Tribune. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Monday it would pull $53 million in annual funding from the 857-bed hospital after a two-week survey found it came up short in four of 26 broad health and safety standards. Read more: Federal inspection report shows problems at Western State Hospital that led to loss of certification | The News Tribune … [Read more...]
Lakewood stolen car wreck injures 1 critically, officials say | The News Tribune
One person was critically injured and others were hurt after a stolen car crashed into a school bus and other vehicles in Lakewood after a pursuit, according to police. … [Read more...]
Suit says counselor abused minor patient at state facility | The News Tribune
A woman has sued the state, alleging that she was sexually abused by a counselor, when she was a minor, while she was committed to a state psychiatric hospital for children. The facility, the Child Study and Treatment Center, is in Lakewood. Read more: Suit says counselor abused minor patient at state facility | The News Tribune … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Former Ducks, Steilacoom player Fotu Leiato killed in rollover crash
EUGENE, Ore. -- Former Ducks – and Steilacoom High School – football player Fotu Leiato, 21, who was dismissed from the team in late April following an arrest, was killed in a single-vehicle rollover accident near Autzen Stadium on Friday morning. Read more: UPDATE: Former Ducks player Fotu Leiato killed in rollover crash … [Read more...]