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.”
Thurston County, WA officials investigate 2 fentanyl overdoses in jail
In less than a week, Thurston County Sheriff’s officials said they dealt with two fentanyl-related overdoses within the jail.
In less than a week, Thurston County Sheriff’s officials said they dealt with two fentanyl-related overdoses within the jail.
Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' talks about son's overdose death: 'There is nothing worse'
Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame is opening up about losing his son, Adam, to a drug overdose last year.
Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame is opening up about losing his son, Adam, to a drug overdose last year.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell talks city changes, public safety
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's annual State of the City addressed touched on issues of crime, drugs, homelessness and concerns of the Trump presidency.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's annual State of the City addressed touched on issues of crime, drugs, homelessness and concerns of the Trump presidency.
Police seize drugs, cash and guns in Edmonds, WA drug bust
Police arrested two people and recovered drugs, cash and multiple firearms at a motel in Edmonds on Thursday.
Police arrested two people and recovered drugs, cash and multiple firearms at a motel in Edmonds on Thursday.
Walgreens sued by DOJ, alleging it knowingly filled illegal prescriptions, including 'dangerous' opioids
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
Multiple people arrested in Seattle during police narcotics operation
Police arrested seven people in Seattle last week during a widespread narcotics operation.
Police arrested seven people in Seattle last week during a widespread narcotics operation.
Tacoma drug trafficking suspect arrested, dozens of pounds of narcotics seized
Tacoma police last week arrested a man accused of selling narcotics along the Puyallup Avenue corridor, after an extensive investigation.
Tacoma police last week arrested a man accused of selling narcotics along the Puyallup Avenue corridor, after an extensive investigation.
Feds, WA authorities bust fentanyl ring based in Seattle's U District
Washington law enforcement agencies and Homeland Security announced Thursday they dismantled a violent drug trafficking ring operating in Seattle’s University District.
Washington law enforcement agencies and Homeland Security announced Thursday they dismantled a violent drug trafficking ring operating in Seattle’s University District.