Seattle activist linked to deadly nationwide fentanyl ring

Federal investigators are calling a former Seattle activist a wolf in sheep’s clothing, alleging Marty Jackson is connected to a nation-wide fentanyl ring.

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.

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.

Snohomish County woman charged with manslaughter in child?s fentanyl death
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The Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against Morgan Lee Bassett, 34, for first-degree manslaughter in connection with the death of her toddler from acute fentanyl intoxication.

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.

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. 

WA Gov. Inslee signs bills into law to fight opioid epidemic
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed multiple bills into law this week looking to reverse trends of the ongoing opioid epidemic, and there is a big focus on schools.