Pilot program underway to stem opioid overdoses in Seattle
The picture of Seattle’s opioid epidemic became a little clearer on Tuesday morning, as city leaders gathered at the Seattle Fire Department headquarters.
Child dies, 2 others hospitalized after separate fentanyl exposures in Pierce County
Pierce County detectives are investigating two separate fentanyl exposure incidents after one child died, and two other children were hospitalized over the weekend.
Washington counties to receive millions in opioid lawsuit payouts
From Lake Stevens to Lynnwood, the cities of Snohomish County, as well as the county itself, are set to receive compensation for the damages caused by the opioid crisis. However, these disbursements will be spread out until the 2030s.
Seattle to consider public drug ordinance after council committee approves proposal
Seattle is a step closer to adopting its own version of the state’s public drug use laws.
UW study finds meth, fentanyl in air and on surfaces of public transit
The University of Washington ran a study to see if drug smoke from fentanyl and methamphetamine is affecting transit operators and passengers.
AG Ferguson announces $60M to counter WA fentanyl crisis, paid by Walmart settlement
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Thursday announced more than $60 million is coming to counter the state's fentanyl crisis.
AG requests federal assistance in Everett, Yakima and Spokane to address fentanyl crisis
Record-level overdose deaths in Snohomish, Yakima and Spokane counties over the last several years have prompted state leaders to seek federal assistance in fighting the drug crisis.
'We must do more'; Snohomish Co. announces strategies to combat worsening drug crisis
Snohomish County is preparing to roll out near-term fixes to address rising drug addiction and overdoses, including a mobile opioid treatment clinic.
'Fentanyl stole my son and killed him'; Local mother inspired by tragedy to save others
Following the death of her son due to a fentanyl overdose, Milli Militi-Jagamian is working to prevent other families from dealing with the same tragedy.
Mexican man sentenced to 10 years for trafficking fentanyl, meth into Western WA
A 36-year-old Mexican national was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison, for trafficking fentanyl and meth into Western Washington.
Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
Suspected drug trafficker arrested in Kent with 55k fentanyl pills, $90k in cash
A 28-year-old suspected drug trafficker was arrested following an ‘extensive investigation’ into a trafficking organization based in the Puget Sound region.
Seattle unable to prosecute drug arrests due to city lawmakers' delay
A new statewide drug law is set to go into effect this week, but enforcing it will not be so easy for Seattle.
Nearly 300,000 fentanyl pills seized in King County drug bust, enough for 2 million deadly doses
Police and deputies seized nearly 300,000 fentanyl pills from a drug trafficker in Shoreline last week. Authorities say the amount is enough for more than two million deadly doses.
30,000 fentanyl pills seized from alleged drug trafficker in Tukwila
A man has been arrested after the Border Enforcement Security Task Force seized about 30,000 fentanyl pills from an alleged trafficker.
Traces of fentanyl found in 'suspicious envelope' sent to King County elections officials
The Office of the Secretary of State reported that traces of fentanyl were found in a ‘suspicious letter’ received by the King County Elections office while elections workers were processing ballots.
6 suspects arrested in one of King County's largest drug busts plead guilty
All six suspects arrested late last year in a historic drug bust in King County have pleaded guilty to drug trafficking.
Mayors in Snohomish County consider jail as an option for fentanyl and drug treatment
In the fight against fentanyl abuse in Washington, almost every official agrees addiction treatment must be part of the solution. However, there is a divide on where treatment should happen.