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Could More Staffing And Higher Pay Fix Western State Hospital?

The main entrance of Western State Hospital in Lakewood, Wash.
KUOW Photo/John Ryan
The main entrance of Western State Hospital in Lakewood, Wash.

Kim Malcolm talks with state Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) about the problems facing Western State Hospital and why she believes adding staff and raising pay is a big part of the solution.

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