WA advocates urge Gov. Ferguson to do more on fentanyl deaths
Outreach and recovery advocates are calling on Gov. Bob Ferguson to take stronger action against the state's fentanyl crisis following a series of deadly overdoses.
Outreach and recovery advocates are calling on Gov. Bob Ferguson to take stronger action against the state's fentanyl crisis following a series of deadly overdoses.
WA groups call on Gov. Ferguson to address drug crisis
Outreach and recovery advocates are calling on Governor Bob Ferguson to do more to address fentanyl death happening across Washington state.
Outreach and recovery advocates are calling on Governor Bob Ferguson to do more to address fentanyl death happening across Washington state.
13 arrested in federal drug bust at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles
Local and federal agents, some in tactical gear, have made their way to Los Angeles for an active narcotic operation.
Local and federal agents, some in tactical gear, have made their way to Los Angeles for an active narcotic operation.
Oxycontin maker gets no jail time; ordered to dissolve, pay fine
Purdue Pharma will not exist this time next week. A federal judge ordered that the makers of oxycontin be dissolved as part of a criminal sentencing.
Purdue Pharma will not exist this time next week. A federal judge ordered that the makers of oxycontin be dissolved as part of a criminal sentencing.
$5.5B judgment against Purdue Pharma paves way for opioid deal
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
A chemical 100 times stronger than fentanyl is fueling US overdoses
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
Albertsons opioids settlement: Grocer to pay $774M for role in epidemic
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
King County Exec signs executive order on homelessness, addiction
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay on Tuesday signed an executive order taking aim at the connected crises of homelessness, addiction and incarceration.
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay on Tuesday signed an executive order taking aim at the connected crises of homelessness, addiction and incarceration.
HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
Trump designates fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction in new executive order
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
Colorado authorities find 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills in auctioned-off storage unit: ‘Shocking discovery’
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
Seattle police arrest armed felon smoking fentanyl outside Capitol Hill grocery store
Police arrested an armed felon after he was caught smoking fentanyl in front of a grocery store in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood overnight.
Police arrested an armed felon after he was caught smoking fentanyl in front of a grocery store in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood overnight.
Fentanyl deaths climb in WA as nonprofit fights to save lives
The fentanyl crisis continues to devastate communities across Washington state, but one nonprofit is fighting to turn the tide, one life at a time.
The fentanyl crisis continues to devastate communities across Washington state, but one nonprofit is fighting to turn the tide, one life at a time.
Trump's Halt Fentanyl Act gives harsher drug penalties
President Donald Trump signed the Halt Fentanyl Act into law, which aims to prevent the illegal flow of fentanyl into the nation.
President Donald Trump signed the Halt Fentanyl Act into law, which aims to prevent the illegal flow of fentanyl into the nation.
Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act; reclassifies opioid as Schedule I drug
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid case
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
5 arrested in connection to WA toddler's fentanyl overdose death
Everett police have arrested five people in connection with the overdose death of a young toddler in 2024, but will not file felony charges against them.
Everett police have arrested five people in connection with the overdose death of a young toddler in 2024, but will not file felony charges against them.
Pierce County, WA mother in court for 5-year-old son's fentanyl death
A Pierce County mother appeared in court after her arrest over the weekend in connection with the death of her five-year-old son.
A Pierce County mother appeared in court after her arrest over the weekend in connection with the death of her five-year-old son.
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
Machete-toting man arrested in North Seattle for fentanyl, later released
Bike patrol officers arrested a machete-toting man in North Seattle for allegedly smoking fentanyl, but he claimed they were “fake drugs.”
Bike patrol officers arrested a machete-toting man in North Seattle for allegedly smoking fentanyl, but he claimed they were “fake drugs.”