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Family Sues Rainier School, Alleging 'Deadly Neglect'
In 2017, JoHanna Pratt died while in the care of the Rainier School, a state institution for adults with developmental disabilities.

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.
In 2017, JoHanna Pratt died while in the care of the Rainier School, a state institution for adults with developmental disabilities.

Ingrid Anderson shares with Patch why she should be elected to represent Washington's 5th District.
Here is a breakdown of information regarding the Nov. 3 election in Washington.
These local Gig Harbor-area pumpkin patches are perfect for a Fall outing.
These local Bonney Lake-area pumpkin patches are perfect for a Fall outing.
These local Sumner-area pumpkin patches are perfect for a Fall outing.
These local Lakewood-area pumpkin patches are perfect for a Fall outing.
These local Puyallup-area pumpkin patches are perfect for a Fall outing.
Experts say a heavy flu season and the COVID-19 pandemic would make for a disastrous combo, which is why they continue to tout the vaccine.
According to state L&I, Washington is among the first to consider making new rules to protect workers from wildfire smoke.
The DOH says the interim plan puts the state in a good place to quickly and equitably distribute a vaccine when it arrives.
Forecasters are confident temperatures will dip into the freezing range by the weekend, bringing about the season's first widespread frost.
Forecasters are confident temperatures will dip into the freezing range by the weekend, bringing about the season's first widespread frost.
Forecasters are confident temperatures will dip into the freezing range by the weekend, bringing about the season's first widespread frost.
Forecasters are confident temperatures will dip into the freezing range by the weekend, bringing about the season's first widespread frost.
A man has died after a hit-and-run in Seattle's Lake City neighborhood late Tuesday night, now police are trying to find the escaped driver.
Stay up late to see the Orionid meteor shower, known for its extended peak, this week in Washington.
Travelers may be returning to airports nationwide, but how is Washington stacking up?
Officials have increased the number of ballot drop boxes in Washington to make voting in the 2020 General Election easier than ever.
Officials have increased the number of ballot drop boxes in Washington to make voting in the 2020 General Election easier than ever.