Children's Hospital Nurse Gives Fatal Dose Of Medicine To Baby

Seattle - Only on Q13 Fox News a medical mistake that cost a family everything. Q13 Fox News has learned a nurse at Seattle Children's Hospital gave a baby ten times the intended dose of a commonly used medication killing that child. It's the second time in a little over a year that a patient at Children's has died of a drug overdose.

Children's Hospital would not speak with Q13 Fox News on camera Monday but instead issued us a letter which the CEO sent to hospital employees last week after this happened. In it he admits a nurse gave the child too much calcium chloride. It doesn't say and Children's Hospital wouldn't tell us why the child was getting the medication in the first place, or how the nurse could have gotten the dose so drastically wrong.

Children's CEO Doctor Tom Hanson says the infant who died was profoundly fragile. He says the hospital is investigating why its usual safety checks didn't prevent the overdose.

It was just last year that another patient at Children's suffered a similar fate. Tammy Jarbo-Blakenship lost her son Michael on day after a routine visit for dental work. The family's lawyer Chris Davis says the drug should have never been given to Michael.

"With respect to Michael who was given an overdose of a drug called Fentanyl pain patch that his dentist had prescribed for the first time in her career," said Davis.

Davis says after Michael's death Children's Hospital promised the Blakenships it would establish new guidelines to prevent accidental overdoses.

"We were assured at the beginning of the lawsuit that they had taken changes, implemented changes to make sure this type of thing wouldn't happen again. I'm absolutely shocked. It's very tragic of course and absolutely unfortunate," said Davis.

The nurse who caused this latest overdose death is on leave while the hospital investigates. The Blankenship's lawyer Chris Davis says he doesn't want to alarm the public, but after dealing with Michael's death he's learned getting to the truth in these types of cases may be difficult.

"The number of deaths and errors you see really hasn't declined in my experience because the hospitals and medical profession goes to great lengths to keep it confidential," said Davis.

The Blankenship Family just settled their lawsuit against Children's as part of the deal; they're not allowed to talk specifically about the settlement. As for changes the letter from the hospital says from now on only Pharmacists and Anesthesiologists can draw up doses of calcium chloride unless there's a life-threatening emergency.

Calcium chloride is used for a lot of different things including metabolism problems and dehydration. In this case we just don't know what the baby was being treated for.

What A Deal! You Can Own Your Own Coffee Shop And It Won't Cost You A Dime

FREELAND - A Whidbey Island business owner has a sweet deal for you that won't make you jittery; she wants to sell you her coffee shop for a shocking price.

Talk about deal that'll give you a jolt. You can have Jessica Leon's coffee shop without having to pay a nickel for it. You heard right Jessica will give you the 1504 Coffee Bar in Freeland for zilch, zippo, nada.

Jessica has owned the shop since 2006. But, tough economic times forced her to put it up for sale last year.

"You know I lost about 20 to 25 percent of my business in that time," said Leon.

Since then, she's cut the price and still has gotten any nibbles then she got an idea.

"I just was working in here and I suddenly thought adopt a coffee shop it just came to me I thought might get somebody," said Leon.

Now, there are a couple of catches, the new owner must promise keep the coffee shop open and sign a new lease with the property owner.

In exchange the new owner gets the keys, coffee machines, and organic beans. So far, 55 people have offered to take over the business, though Jessica stresses they may have to partake in a lot of their own product to make it work.

"Are you prepared to do 70 to 80 hours a week in here and do all your own books, get up every morning 7 days a week at 4 AM," said Leon.

Soon, Jessica will be making her final double tall mocha and turning over the shop to a new owner she hopes will remember, this isn't about getting a freebie it's about serving the people of Whidbey Island.

"It's one of the oldest coffee shops on the island, it has such a legacy it was heartbreaking to think of looking at my customers in the eye and saying sorry this is your last coffee here," said Leon.

Jessica says she plans on making a final decision this weekend on who she will hand over the coffee house too. After that she plans on taking some time off to relax and get some sleep. Be the first to know. Sign up for Q13 FOX Mobile and E-mail Alerts >>>

Seattle Police Issue Arrest Warrants In Brutal Hate Crime Attack

WEST SEATTLE - It was a crime that stunned a Seattle community, a teenager savagely beaten and burned for hours because the color of his skin. Now, arrest warrants have been issued for the men accused of the heinous attack.

For the first time in months there's some relief on Tim McClellan's face.

"Hopefully, it's just a matter of time until they get picked up. It's been a while, it's been real aggravating," said McClellan.

It was the end of May when two men assaulted his son Shane. They whipped him with his belt, burned him with a lit cigarette, urinated on him and threatened to cut his throat if he screamed.

Police say Shane was attacked for several hours on a dead end street in the 7700 block of 14th Avenue Southwest. It's a place that brings back bad memories, so much so that Tim has never been here.

"Every time I drive by the place I look up there, but, I haven't been physically able to walk up the stairs to the actual spot where it happened," said McClellan.

Then, just two weeks ago blood evidence collected from two men spotted in the area that night connected them to Shane's attack.

"I'm very happy that DNA came back and they got the results they know who it is positively and hopefully they'll be off the street very soon," said McClellan.

King County Prosecutors are doing their best to make that happen. They've charged 21 year old Jonathan Baquiring and 23 year old Ahmed Mohamed with malicious harassment a hate crime.

Court documents show why, revealing that during the attack the men shouted at Shane, "The white man has kept us down," and "This is for enslaving our people."

Police are tracking down leads on the two suspects for Tim McClellan and his family it can't happen soon enough.

"Once these guys are off the street, then we can start to have some closure and put it behind us," said McClellan.

Q13 Fox News went by Jonathan Baquiring's West Seattle home his grandfather told us he hasn't seen him in several days. When asked about the attack he said if Jonathan did it he should go to jail. Both Baquiring and Ahmed Mohamed's bond has been set at $500,000.

Seattle Firefighters Battle Massive Fire At Old Peanut Butter Plant

The City of Seattle owns the old Sunny Jim Peanut Butter Plant in Sodo and was supposed to tear it down a few years back but ran out of money. Now, the demolition is well on its way thanks to a raging fire that darkened the skies over Seattle and delayed many people on their commute home.

On Monday Seattle Firefighters came face to face with flames that moved at will through the old Sunny Jim Peanut Butter Plant. Andy Kim was nearby when the fire started.
“We work next door and we saw the smoke coming by our building. So, we went over there and saw fire shooting out through the roof,” said Kim.

Nearby businesses had to evacuate as the wind fanned the flames threatening to take over other buildings too. Scott Macmillan was working next door and was overcome by smoke.

“Lots of smoke, somebody told us the fire started at the other end, went down there and got a bunch of video, flames just pouring out of the top of the building,” said Macmillan.

The plant backs up to I-5, soon the smoke from it all brought even the afternoon commute to a blinding halt. Because, the plant is abandoned firefighters fought the fire defensively keeping it in check from the outside.

Fire crews dumped a lot of water on the structure which turned the building into something that looked like an urban waterfall.

Fire Chief Gregory Dean says one of his firefighters got hurt when he tried opening a side door to shoot water on the flames.

“When you have siding coming down it means he probably got hit in the head, hit throughout the body, so, they'll take a look at him make a determination,” said Dean.

The firefighter is a 37 year veteran with the department. He suffered a broken ankle and is expected to be okay. Chief Dean says much of the north end of the building is gutted and there are charred remains where the roof and a sidewall used to stand.

“The north end of the building is pretty much written off and we’re just trying to contain it and see if we can save the south part of the building,” said Dean.

Andy Kim says the damage from the fire was shocking. He didn’t realize the old building had also burned back in 1997.

“We never really understood what went on in the building. Of course we were surprised we didn't think anybody was in there, but so definitely it was surprising, scared,” said Kim.

Community Mourns For Child Killed In Car Crash Cops Investigate Mom

A community continues to grieve for a 7 year old boy that was killed in a tragic car crash in Arlington. Investigators say the boy's mother was driving yesterday afternoon with her children when she wrecked her truck.

On Sunday loved ones like Lisa Mosby came to the spot where Isaiah Forbes died to remember his spirit and wonderful smile.

"But, I have been crying for the last couple of hours because he was a very good little boy," said Mosby.

The pain of Isaiah's death hit Mosby the hardest when she walked to the place where the little boy she's known for years was killed.

"Always got hugs from him before and after, I'm gonna miss those hugs definitely," said Mosby.

Snohomish County Sheriff's Deputies say the 7 year olds mother hit a utility pole and flipped her truck on McRae Road Saturday afternoon. The crash happened right in front of Gene Connor's house.

"The lady was kind of running around panicking and asking people to get her kids out of the truck," said Connor.

The mother, her 5 year old son and 3 year old daughter suffered non-life threatening injuries. But, Isaiah was partially ejected from the truck and killed. Gene Connor said it was horrible to see.

"It wasn't anything I enjoyed watching, but it was just something I didn't really want to see here in my own front yard," said Connor.

Deputies are questioning whether the children were wearing seatbelts. They're also investigating if the mother was under the influence witness's smelled alcohol at the scene. She also fought with Deputies and paramedics who tried to take her to the hospital. Lisa Mosby believes her friend was in shock.

"I can't imagine being in her shoes sober or drunk I could have probably reacted exactly the same way. I don't know if she was drinking I hope she wasn't," said Mosby.

Lisa says Isaiah loved playing football and spending time with his family in the outdoors.

"They rode quads, motorcycles, horses, I mean there wasn't anything he didn't like he was just fun loving full of life," said Mosby.

Lisa says Isaiah's family is in pain and regardless of what Deputies determine caused the deadly crash she is sticking by them.

"I know that I'm going to try to be there for them for everything they need as much support as I can give that's what friends do," said Mosby.

No word as of yet what type of charges Isaiah's mother could face. Lisa says the family is grieving in private with other family members tonight.

Neighbors Are Divided Over Dozens Of Trees Being Chopped Down In Redmond

REDMOND - A major construction project in Redmond is dividing tree lovers and bicyclists. The City is cutting down dozens of trees so crews can build a new sidewalk and bike lane. Many people are angry over the trees getting chopped up, but some environmentally friendly people say it's a worthy sacrifice for public safety.

Limb by limb, branch after branch, 50 years of history is getting chopped down and chewed up in Redmond and Charles Graves is pretty ticked off about it. He's losing the trees by his business on Northeast 90th Street.

"It's a very nice neighborhood I mean when you have all the foliage and birds and squirrels running around in these trees their homes are gone now," said Graves.

The City of Redmond is removing 33 large Maple Trees to make way for that new sidewalk and bike lane. The City says the project is about improving safety but, many people think ripping out these trees isn't worth it.

Mike Paul who is the Construction Division Manager for the City of Redmond says there was nothing the city could do to save the trees.

"And, unfortunately the way the ground is mounded in that location, proximity to the businesses we simply had to take the trees out to get the sidewalk in," said Paul.

This tree controversy is dividing "green" friendly people; even Victoria Cary who is working with the tree removal crew is getting hassled.

"Oh, they come by they slow down they yell out their windows are you really taking the trees down, really, they shake their heads at us give us dirty looks," said Cary.

While neighbors may be yelling some bicyclists like Seth Gray and pedestrians like Nancy Churchill say take the trees down.

"Having another lane might help give a little more room let you pass somebody that's always really nice it's frustrating getting stuck behind someone," said Gray.

"Well, I think it will improve safety for people that walk through this area," said Churchill.

The City says it was able to save 15 trees from being chain-sawed and it plans to plant another 23. That does make Seth Gray feel a bit better about the trees.

"You know you can always replace them with little trees, they always grow," said Gray.

But, Charles Graves says he doesn't have decades to see those little trees grow, he wishes the City would have left things alone.

"It's sad to see definitely doesn't have the same atmosphere as it did before," said Graves.

The City says the sidewalk and bike lane project should be completed by the end of the year. The last of those big maple trees on Northeast 90th Street will be cut down Wednesday.

Urban Coyotes Are Invading Seattle Area Neighbors Fear For Pets And Kids

BURIEN - They're hungry wild animals looking for a place to hang out and not just around the Seattle area. Urban coyotes are becoming a growing problem in Bellevue too.

For the last two decades the number of coyotes moving into urban areas has been on the rise due to the animals having no predators in the suburbs and plenty of food sources.

But, some folks like Bryan Anderson are worried about the coyotes moving in, especially after he videotaped one in his backyard.

"We watched it, we saw it there got the camera out, started recording and called up the neighbors to make sure they didn't let their dogs out," said Anderson.

Bryan and his Mom couldn't believe the coyote was so relaxed making itself at home in their yard.

"We did notice it was eating something and that afternoon we noticed there was a carcass that had been well eaten that by that evening was gone," said Anderson.

State Wildlife Officials say the coyote population is booming in suburbia because they have wooded areas for their dens and plenty of rodents to snack on. But, Bryan worries what the animals could do to their pets and children.

"They walk back and forth up and down the street everyday to and from school. So, it's not a safe situation if that coyote gets hungry or scared," said Anderson.

Those fears are shared by neighbors in Bellevue where Derek Tighe came face to face with a coyote while playing with his 3 year old son.

"People don't know there's actually wild animals right here you never know what they'll do we're adults so we can handle a little coyote, children can't I'm worried about the kids right there and my son, everybody plays right here," said Tighe.

So, what do you do if you come face to face with a threatening coyote? Animal control experts say make noise, wave your arms, even throw a few rocks.

Bryan won't let his dog go out while the coyote is still around, and he was surprised to learn the State won't help evict his unwanted guest.

"They said they can't trap him, they can't cage him, nobody will come, no agencies will come out to do it because it's illegal," said Anderson.

State Wildlife Officials will remove a coyote from a neighborhood if it's threatening humans. The best ways to keep the coyotes out of your yard don't leave garbage, cat or dog food even bird seed out in the open.

Caught On Video Cops Make Dramatic Arrest In Sedro Woolley

SEDRO WOOLLEY - A Spokane man whose violent arrest in Sedro Woolley was caught on tape, says he is the victim of excessive force after he was repeatedly punched and tasered while being taken into custody. The incident was caught on video by a guest at the Skagit Motel.

It was in the parking lot of the motel where Sedro Woolley Police responding to a 9-1-1 call say they were confronted by a man under the influence who refused to cooperate. Jeff Woods says he doesn't remember much of what happened in the early hours of Tuesday September 7th, but some things are clear.

"I can't remember a lot of that night my whole face was red, been smashed down into the asphalt," said Woods, who reports he was just trying to exchange his room key when all hell broke loose. "I got tased and then uh it scared the crap out of me cause I told them I didn't want any problems."

But, according to Sedro Woolley Police Chief Doug Wood what you see on this video is only part of a long and violent story.

"Prior to this he attempted to assault the officer. They used justified and reasonable force, using aerosol spray, taser and prior to this they physically fought with him," said Chief Wood.

Cops also say suspect was high on methamphetamine and out of control. Jeff Woods insists he never touched the stuff and the bag of drugs police found wasn't his.

Surveillance video from inside the motel shows how violent things got before that struggle on the ground. Chief Wood says it shows tasers had no effect. "See he crashed through the window and that's a taser probe there, that's hooked to his clothes, he's pulling on it," said the chief.

Later on the motel video you see Woods pick up a rock and threaten the officers. Eventually, the fight moves to the parking lot, Woods insists he did not resist arrest.

"I never took a swing at any of them to know my knowledge, never took a swing at any of those fellas," he said.

Chief Wood says as bad as it may look his officers did what they had to, to take Woods into custody. "What I would say to him is when the police show up cooperate and he would have been in the back of the car and there would have been no problem,"

Woods says he does plan on filing a complaint against the Sedro Woolley Police Department.

"And, I figure I'm lucky to be alive out of that situation," said Woods.

Chief Wood says the department will examine the officers use of force in this case as a matter of policy. Meanwhile, Woods is facing multiple drug, assault and burglary charges.

Husband Of Missing Utah Mom Stirs Controversy Over Joining PTA

PUYALLUP - It's been 9 months since his wife disappeared under mysterious circumstances and questions still surround Josh Powell. But, it's what he plans to do at his son's school that has some parents concerned.

Powell's been surrounded in suspicion for the last nine months since his wife Susan Cox vanished from her Utah home. But, he seems to be moving on with his life. He's living in Puyallup sending his son to school and even signing up for the PTA, although that's not going over well with fellow parents.

David Quantrell is passionate about his kids and like most parents that includes being passionate about protecting them.

"I definitely don't want him around my kids," said Quantrell.

"Him" is Josh Powell, David's neighbor who he says informed the PTA at their kids' elementary school that he wants to get involved.

"It is a bit of a concern and fear for the kids. I mean if he would do something to his wife who knows if he would do something to someone he doesn't know or a kid he doesn't know," said Quantrell.

David says he's so upset about Josh Powell possibly volunteering his time at Carson Elementary that he's willing to start his own petition drive to get parents to sign it to keep Powell out of the school's PTA.

It was last December when Powell's wife Susan disappeared. He says he'd taken their two young sons camping that night around midnight in freezing cold temperatures near their Utah home. Investigators say he's their only person of interest in the case, though they've never gone so far as calling him a suspect.

The difference does nothing to reassure parents like Eric and Amanda Rouse

"I wouldn't want my kids to be around that you know, I just don't trust him just based on what we know," said Rouse.

That's why Amanda says they're thinking twice about joining the PTA.

"We're all interested in the safety of our children and what happens to them. I'm sorry it's just too weird of a situation to not be concerned about it," said Rouse.

Q13 Fox News went to Powell's house Tuesday evening to get his side of this story nobody would come to the door.

David Quantrell's words are passionate and so are his actions. He says he'll do whatever it takes to keep Powell away from his kids.

"I'd like for him to be able to bring his kids to school, I'd like the kids to be involved in the school as much as possible, but as for him I'd like him to stay away from the school," said Quantrell.

Though, ultimately that'll be up to the Carson Elementary PTA.

Carson Elementary PTA President Holly Mickel gave Q13 Fox News this statement on Tuesday about Powell's application.

"Our PTA membership is open to anyone who would like to join and is interested in helping the children of Carson Elementary reach their full potential. All of our volunteers are required to complete the background check through the School District before volunteering.

After So Many Cop Shootings Public Wonders If Non Lethal Alternatives Would Work Instead

SEATTLE - Six Officer involved incidents that have left 5 people dead another injured in a week. Many people are asking can Police protect the public without using lethal force. Some believe new technology that doesn't require bullets or an electrical charge is the answer.

One of those options could be the Dazer Laser. Ryan Battis with Laser Energetics explains.

"They are non-lethal, less violent, visual impairment ocular distracters," said Battis.

According to Battis the crime fighting tool doesn't require bullets from a gun or an electrical jolt from a taser.

"What that means is that we use a green laser to impair the vision of a subject so they cannot judge distances, judge shadows or engage an Officer because he can't see," said Battis.

The Dazer Laser is designed to stun someone so an Officer can take them down. But, Veteran cops like Sergeant Frank Kampsen aren't sold just yet on laser beam law enforcement.

"You hit a guy with a light, the bright light and maybe he can't see he's still got a weapon in his hands, I'm not going to take him while he's still got it in his hand, it's just not going to happen," said Kampsen.

Seattle Police are looking into getting the Dazer Laser but the Department doesn't have the money for it right now.

Another high-tech gizmo that provides transparency and accountability for Officer's actions are portable cameras they can wear. One of those products is made by Vievu. The camera can be clipped to the Officer and records everything he or she does like handling traffic stops or dealing with armed suspects.

Seattle City Councilman Bruce Harrell pitched the idea for the cameras. The Council is considering having Officers wear them on the beat sometime in the future.

"It protects the rights of citizens, as well as rights of Officers, you'd be hard pressed to convince me this isn't the right way to go to improve public safety efforts for our city," said Harrell.

Right now, Officers in Orting are testing a camera much like the Vievu. Lake Forest Park and Blaine Police Departments have also tried out the cameras.

Frank Kampsen says these crime fighting gizmos may help but can't replace good old fashioned Police work. Especially when it comes to saving lives.

"But, we need the public to understand if we get into a situation, sometimes we have to use deadly force, what we mean by that, we have to stop that individual from doing us further harm or anybody else further harm," said Kampsen.

Getting Officers to wear those cameras in Seattle might take some work. They are expensive and the budget is tight. The ACLU has had problems with the cameras in the past, and the Seattle Police Officer's Guild is concerned the cameras might discourage people from giving tips.

Second Time In A Week Cops Use A Taser And The Suspect Dies

GOLD BAR - For the second time in a week Police whip out their tasers shock a suspect that that person then dies. The latest incident happened early this morning in Gold Bar where Snohomish County Sheriff's Deputies used a stun gun on a 25 year old Sultan man.

The incident happened outside Sharon Williams's house.

"I think that two trained officers should have been able to subdue a 120 pound dude that was barefoot in my yard and not tase him right in the chest," said Williams.

For the last year and a half Adam Colliers has spent his weekends at Williams' home taking care of her quadriplegic brother. But, early this morning things were different.

"It was very obvious to my brother he was not in his right mind at the moment, whether or not he became threatening I don't know that," said Williams.

Sergeant Robert Goetz with the Everett Police Department says Colliers charged the Deputies and they had to use force.

"Almost immediately after the taser was deployed the man appeared to stop breathing, the Deputies at that point started CPR," said Goetz.

Colliers later died at the hospital. The Snohomish County multi-agency response team is heading up the investigation. Both Deputies involved in the incident have three years each on the job.

Today, outside the place in Downtown Sultan where he sometimes stayed with his Dad friends like Theresa Young stopped by to pay her respects.

"When you lose somebody that you love so much I know that pain too well, so I just came to honor Adam," said Young.

Friends say Colliers loved to play guitar and just picked up the game of golf. Young says Colliers was quite an athlete and was once on the track and wrestling teams at Sultan High School.

"Really a great kid it's a tragedy I don't know everything that happened all I know is he's dead, so that's really just devastating," said Young.

Investigators will determine if drugs or alcohol contributed to Colliers death. Sharon Williams says her family has lost a good friend and believes his death could have been avoided if a taser was never used.

"They're trained to take people down you know, why not that first, the guy didn't even have a weapon," said Williams.

The Snohomish County Coroner will determine Colliers exact cause of death. The two Deputies involved in the tasing incident have been placed on paid administrative leave which is standard procedure.

Burien Family Is Saddened After Sheriff's Deputies Shoot And Kill Their Dog

BURIEN - A Burien family is grieving after their dog was shot and killed by a King County Sheriff's Deputy. Cops say they shot the dog when it charged them during a burglary call.

Russ Harper says his lovable pet never would have harmed anyone.

"We haven't slept for a few days you know it's just our dog was like our daughter," said Harper.

Harper says his 18 month old Rottweiler Nakita was a peaceful loving dog. That's why he asked a friend to let himself into their home earlier this week to fix a leaky pipe.

"Everybody that knew her knew she was the most non aggressive, beautiful heart-full dog," said Harper.

Sergeant John Urquhart with the King County Sheriff's Office says a neighbor thought Russ's friend was burglarizing the home and called the Cops.

"He opens the door wide enough, so the dog can go out a Rottweiler, the dog goes flying out of the house down the stairs across the yard and basically was in the process of trying to attack one of our deputies," said Urquhart.

"They told me they were forced to shoot my dog. You know I rushed home and got home there were Police everywhere and my dog is in a bloody bag at the bottom of the driveway," said Harper.

Russ's friend wasn't arrested for burglary but reckless endangerment. With his dog now dead Russ is left with bittersweet memories of where he used to take Nakita.

Russ's friends at Westcrest Dog Park like Clari Gomes say Nakita was sweet, and she was shocked to learn about her death.

"Nakita and Jack played together since she was a puppy and first started coming here, we just knew here as Nakita this very sweet, sweet dog, it's so sad," said Gomes.

Sergeant Urquhart says if Russ's friend would have controlled Nakita she'd still be alive.

"It's unfortunate because we don't like shooting dogs period, but sometimes it has to be done that's clearly what the case was here," said Urquhart.

Russ says he doesn't hold a grudge against the Deputies, but thinks they could have handled things differently.

"I don't feel the Police came to kill my dog it's not like that at all in my mind, I wish they could have waited an extra second to see what the dog was going to do," said Harper.

Russ says the reckless endangerment charge that was pending against his friend has been dropped.