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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whatcom County has reported its first-known Xylazine-related overdose death.
WA Gov. Inslee signs bills into law to fight opioid epidemic
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.
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.
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,."
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.
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.
Approximately 22k fentanyl pills seized in Tacoma bust
Tacoma Police seized over 20,000 fentanyl pills during a narcotics operation targeting an alleged fentanyl supplier.
Tacoma Police seized over 20,000 fentanyl pills during a narcotics operation targeting an alleged fentanyl supplier.
New investments to fight fentanyl crisis in King County
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced new investments and actions to address the surge in fentanyl deaths and help save lives.
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced new investments and actions to address the surge in fentanyl deaths and help save lives.
Oregon may revive penalties for drug possession. What will the change do?
Oregon is poised to step back from its first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law with a new measure approved by the state Senate that would reinstate criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of some drugs.
Oregon is poised to step back from its first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law with a new measure approved by the state Senate that would reinstate criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of some drugs.
Oregon nurse could face dozens of lawsuits for switching fentanyl drips with tap water
The first lawsuit brought amid reports that a nurse at a southern Oregon hospital replaced intravenous fentanyl drips with tap water seeks up to $11.5 million on behalf of the estate of a 65-year-old man who died.
The first lawsuit brought amid reports that a nurse at a southern Oregon hospital replaced intravenous fentanyl drips with tap water seeks up to $11.5 million on behalf of the estate of a 65-year-old man who died.
Local developer goes viral promoting new video game aimed at inspiring women
For about a decade, a local developer has been creating a video game aimed at inspiring women.
For about a decade, a local developer has been creating a video game aimed at inspiring women.
Amid fentanyl crisis, Oregon lawmakers propose more funding for opioid addiction medication in jails
Kendra Sawyer spoke with her dad from the Deschutes County jail and told him she loved him. Six hours later, in the throes of opioid withdrawal, the 22-year-old took her own life.
Kendra Sawyer spoke with her dad from the Deschutes County jail and told him she loved him. Six hours later, in the throes of opioid withdrawal, the 22-year-old took her own life.
Tribes in Washington are battling a devastating opioid crisis. Will a multimillion-dollar bill help?
Evelyn Jefferson walks deep into a forest dotted with the tents of unhoused Lummi Nation tribal members and calls out names. When someone appears, she and a nurse hand out the opioid overdose reversal medication Naloxone.
Evelyn Jefferson walks deep into a forest dotted with the tents of unhoused Lummi Nation tribal members and calls out names. When someone appears, she and a nurse hand out the opioid overdose reversal medication Naloxone.
'Prolific' drug dealer arrested in Bellevue; some deals were conducted near a middle school: police
Detectives with the Bellevue Police Department Special Enforcement Team have arrested a man who they call a "prolific" drug dealer, accused of selling a wide variety of narcotics out of his RV.
Detectives with the Bellevue Police Department Special Enforcement Team have arrested a man who they call a "prolific" drug dealer, accused of selling a wide variety of narcotics out of his RV.
Washington state reaches a nearly $150 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis
The Washington state attorney general announced a $149.5 million settlement Wednesday with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson, more than four years after the state sued the company over its role fueling the opioid addiction crisis.
The Washington state attorney general announced a $149.5 million settlement Wednesday with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson, more than four years after the state sued the company over its role fueling the opioid addiction crisis.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.