No fentanyl in candy that 'looks like mint gum' found at Bellingham middle school despite false positive
Bellingham Public Schools (BPS) announced on Friday that a staff member at one of its middle schools confiscated what appeared to be chewing gum or gummies from a student. After testing the gummies, Washington State Patrol found that the gummites had a false positive for fentanyl.
Bellingham Public Schools (BPS) announced on Friday that a staff member at one of its middle schools confiscated what appeared to be chewing gum or gummies from a student. After testing the gummies, Washington State Patrol found that the gummites had a false positive for fentanyl.
Fentanyl, meth account for half of about 1,000 drug-related deaths in King County in 2022
New data released by Public Health-Seattle & King County on Thursday suggests the region's opioid addiction is getting worse.
New data released by Public Health-Seattle & King County on Thursday suggests the region's opioid addiction is getting worse.
Lynnwood temporarily bans future substance abuse clinic applications
Lynnwood City Council passed an emergency ordinance that temporarily halts the acceptance of applications for substance abuse clinics within the city.
Lynnwood City Council passed an emergency ordinance that temporarily halts the acceptance of applications for substance abuse clinics within the city.
Ferndale PD: 3 arrested in 5-year-old's death after fentanyl was found in her blood
Three people were arrested in connection to the death of a five-year-old girl in Whatcom County after investigators discovered a fatal amount of fentanyl in her blood.
Three people were arrested in connection to the death of a five-year-old girl in Whatcom County after investigators discovered a fatal amount of fentanyl in her blood.
'Tranq:' US names veterinary drug mix of xylazine, fentanyl an 'emerging threat'
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
Woodinville leader of multi-state drug trafficking ring sentenced to 9 years
A Woodinville man and multi-state drug trafficking group leader has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his involvement in distributing drugs across the West Coast.
A Woodinville man and multi-state drug trafficking group leader has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his involvement in distributing drugs across the West Coast.
War on Fentanyl: Bill to make ownership of pill presses illegal in Washington heads to Governor's desk
Law enforcement could soon have more tools to stop fentanyl pill mills from cranking out dangerous drugs in the state of Washington.
Law enforcement could soon have more tools to stop fentanyl pill mills from cranking out dangerous drugs in the state of Washington.
Fentanyl dealer found with 14,000 pills sentenced to 15 years in prison
A Federal Way man was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday after he was arrested while trying to sell thousands of fentanyl pills.
A Federal Way man was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday after he was arrested while trying to sell thousands of fentanyl pills.
Nearly 200 people died of fentanyl overdoses this year in King County, but test strips are illegal in WA
So far this year, 198 people have died from a fentanyl overdose in King County Washington. That is up from 113 deaths by the same time last year.
So far this year, 198 people have died from a fentanyl overdose in King County Washington. That is up from 113 deaths by the same time last year.
Police find rainbow fentanyl disguised in Tic Tac container during Marysville drug arrest
The Marysville Police Department is issuing a warning about the possibility of rainbow fentanyl circulating in the community after arresting a man they say had nearly 200 pills in his pocket.
The Marysville Police Department is issuing a warning about the possibility of rainbow fentanyl circulating in the community after arresting a man they say had nearly 200 pills in his pocket.
Convicted felons, former prison guard among 20 WA residents arrested for drug ring tied to Aryan prison gang
According to a DEA Special Agent in Charge, the amount of fentanyl seized contained enough lethal doses to kill everyone who lives in Tacoma and Seattle, with enough lethal doses left over to poison another half a million people.
According to a DEA Special Agent in Charge, the amount of fentanyl seized contained enough lethal doses to kill everyone who lives in Tacoma and Seattle, with enough lethal doses left over to poison another half a million people.
2 arrested for controlled substance homicide following overdose death of Centralia man
Two people have been arrested in connection to the death of a man in Centralia, who was found not breathing in his apartment.
Two people have been arrested in connection to the death of a man in Centralia, who was found not breathing in his apartment.
2 members of drug trafficking ring sentenced for role of distribution in Puget Sound
Two members of a drug trafficking ring were sentenced to a total of over 10 years for money laundering and drug trafficking in Snohomish County.
Two members of a drug trafficking ring were sentenced to a total of over 10 years for money laundering and drug trafficking in Snohomish County.
Washington father who lost two sons to fentanyl overdoses pleads for Congress to crack down on drug dealers
"We can't wait anymore:" A Washington father who lost two sons to fentanyl poisoning in less than two years is calling on Congress to take more aggressive actions to defeat the crisis.
"We can't wait anymore:" A Washington father who lost two sons to fentanyl poisoning in less than two years is calling on Congress to take more aggressive actions to defeat the crisis.
New statistics show overdose deaths this year in King County set to outpace 2022 record
New statistics show a troubling trend of overdose deaths, fueled by fentanyl, outpacing numbers from previous years despite being only three months into 2023.
New statistics show a troubling trend of overdose deaths, fueled by fentanyl, outpacing numbers from previous years despite being only three months into 2023.
7 people arrested in Seattle connected to national drug trafficking operation
Federal agents made a huge bust in a national drug trafficking operation that has Washington connections.
Federal agents made a huge bust in a national drug trafficking operation that has Washington connections.
Man arrested for controlled substance homicide after deadly overdose of Sumner teen
Sumner Police have arrested a man they say provided fentanyl to two teens last year, which resulted in the overdose death of one of them.
Sumner Police have arrested a man they say provided fentanyl to two teens last year, which resulted in the overdose death of one of them.
Zombie drug: Police, addiction services warn horrific new fentanyl mix 'Tranq' has arrived in the Seattle area
Tranq users get turned into real-life zombies, right down to loss of basic mental function and the rotten flesh.
Tranq users get turned into real-life zombies, right down to loss of basic mental function and the rotten flesh.
Narcan vending machines will be installed at Tacoma library
A new vending machine that carries Narcan is going to be installed at a Tacoma library this month.
A new vending machine that carries Narcan is going to be installed at a Tacoma library this month.
Everett business warns Lynnwood community of impacts of neighborhood 'methadone' clinic
Businesses in Everett
Businesses in Everett