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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Married couple travels to music festivals to save people from overdosing
One family is using Seattle’s Capitol Hill Block Party and other music festivals across the country to raise awareness and help save people from overdosing.
One family is using Seattle’s Capitol Hill Block Party and other music festivals across the country to raise awareness and help save people from overdosing.
30K fentanyl pills recovered, 5 drug dealers arrested in Whatcom County
After a months-long investigation, police arrested five drug dealers and recovered around 30,000 fentanyl pills in Whatcom County.
After a months-long investigation, police arrested five drug dealers and recovered around 30,000 fentanyl pills in Whatcom County.
Drug dealer convicted for controlled substance homicide; only the second conviction in King County
A man was convicted of controlled substance homicide for his involvement in an overdose death of a man in Kirkland, making it only the second conviction of its kind in King County.
A man was convicted of controlled substance homicide for his involvement in an overdose death of a man in Kirkland, making it only the second conviction of its kind in King County.
Drugs, crimes and controversy swirl around Everett motel
The final chapter of the Waits Motel may be written on Tuesday night. An agenda item before the city council would condemn the Waits Motel. The move would clear the way for the property to be bought by the city with an ultimate goal to develop the property and turn it into residential housing.
The final chapter of the Waits Motel may be written on Tuesday night. An agenda item before the city council would condemn the Waits Motel. The move would clear the way for the property to be bought by the city with an ultimate goal to develop the property and turn it into residential housing.
New outpatient clinic opens in Tacoma to treat addiction, fentanyl use
On Monday, Ideal Option opened its new clinic in downtown Tacoma to provide access to low-barrier treatment for fentanyl, methamphetamine, alcohol and other substances.
On Monday, Ideal Option opened its new clinic in downtown Tacoma to provide access to low-barrier treatment for fentanyl, methamphetamine, alcohol and other substances.
2 more members of Arlington-based drug trafficking ring sentenced
Two more members of a wide-ranging drug trafficking ring based out of Arlington were sentenced Thursday.
Two more members of a wide-ranging drug trafficking ring based out of Arlington were sentenced Thursday.
3 people overdose at Everett senior apartment complex
Three people were taken to the hospital after allegedly overdosing at a senior apartment complex in Everett. Two of those people are still in critical condition.
Three people were taken to the hospital after allegedly overdosing at a senior apartment complex in Everett. Two of those people are still in critical condition.
Nevada parents face murder charges after 8-month-old dies from fentanyl exposure: police
The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.
The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.
The Spotlight: Debate over drug addiction
As the debate over drug addiction continues, the Seattle City Council blocks the City Attorney from prosecuting open air drug use, required by a new state law. This week, The Spotlight dives into who is now responsible for enforcing the law, and should jail time be part of the solution?
As the debate over drug addiction continues, the Seattle City Council blocks the City Attorney from prosecuting open air drug use, required by a new state law. This week, The Spotlight dives into who is now responsible for enforcing the law, and should jail time be part of the solution?
Lake Stevens overdose, prevention town hall
The city of Lake Stevens is hosting a town hall later Thursday to discuss overdose prevention. The event includes a panel of law enforcement and behavioral health experts discussing the opioid crisis.
The city of Lake Stevens is hosting a town hall later Thursday to discuss overdose prevention. The event includes a panel of law enforcement and behavioral health experts discussing the opioid crisis.
More states legalize fentanyl test strips to fight rising opioid deaths
Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.
Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.
Seattle Mayor says city creating drug enforcement plan consistent with state's new law
With Seattle City Council rejecting the city attorney's push to prosecute public drug use and possession, there is question who is going to see that the state’s new narcotics law is enforced.
With Seattle City Council rejecting the city attorney's push to prosecute public drug use and possession, there is question who is going to see that the state’s new narcotics law is enforced.
Seattle City Council narrowly shoots down bill to prosecute drug possession
The Seattle City Council rejected a bill that would have allowed the city attorney to prosecute those who openly use and possess illegal drugs.
The Seattle City Council rejected a bill that would have allowed the city attorney to prosecute those who openly use and possess illegal drugs.