DOJ: Seattle family led fentanyl ring targeting Lummi Nation
U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman is set to hold a press conference today to discuss a series of arrests related to a multi-state drug ring.
Mayor Harrell wants to triple Seattle's spending on opioid treatment
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell recently announced his proposals for public health investments in 2025, aiming to triple spending to combat the city's ongoing opioid crisis.
'Hell on earth' - Residents, lawmakers demand Bronx "open-air drug market" be shut down
A "open air-drug market" in the Bronx is drawing outrage from residents and Rep. Ritchie Torres, who demand that Mayor Adams take action.
Seattle Mayor Harrell directs $2.85M to substance detox, treatment beds
Mayor Bruce Harrell has greenlit a $2.85 million investment to increase bed capacity for people seeking treatment from substance use.
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Drug overdoses surge in some states: 5 takeaways on numbers that 'are people's lives,' expert says
Newly released figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate a staggering 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during 2023.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
US overdose deaths decline slightly in 2023, CDC reports
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
13-year-old dies of possible overdose in Spanaway
A 13-year-old has died of a suspected overdose in Spanaway while he was staying with a relative.
60k fentanyl pills seized from Renton home in massive drug bust sting
More than 60,000 fentanyl pills and over 30 pounds of fentanyl powder were seized in a massive drug bust that targeted a group operating from Renton to Bellingham.
Seattle mayor announces $7 million in new investments for post-overdose care
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced $7 million in funding for a post-overdose recovery facility and mobile addiction treatment services to combat the city's opioid crisis.
Officials urge more people to carry Naloxone after babies in Everett overdosed on fentanyl
Health and law officials and urging the public to carry Narcan, especially after three children under the age of 1 overdosed in Everett in the span of four days.
3 Everett babies overdose on fentanyl in 4 days; 1 dead
In the span of four days, three children just under the age of 1 overdosed on fentanyl in Everett. One of those babies died as a result.
Seattle Police warn that base ingredient in 'zombie drug' tranq is being sold as standalone pill
Seattle authorities are warning the public about Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer that has already been linked to three overdose deaths in 2024.
First known 'tranq' death reported in Whatcom County
Whatcom County has reported its first-known Xylazine-related overdose death.
Skyline teens create their own PSA to warn of dangers of fentanyl after 2 students OD
Two Skyline High School students have created a fentanyl warning and PSA aimed at their peers after two fellow students died from an overdose several weeks apart. "It's more connective between peer to peer, rather than hearing it from a higher authority figure,."
Fentanyl drug trafficker living in Bellingham’s ‘Walmart encampment’ arrested
A 32-year-old man from Mexico pleaded guilty Wednesday to drug trafficking tens of thousands of fentanyl pills and selling them out of a prominent homeless encampment in Bellingham.