Senate passes HALT Fentanyl Act to crack down on drug epidemic
Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), one of 31 bipartisan co-sponsors, called the bill's passage a "major accomplishment" for both Republicans and Democrats.
Spokane leaders propose $1.5M behavioral health response, hint at county match
Leveraging opioid settlement funds, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown and Council President Betsy Wilkerson announced a proposal ...
No oversight, high cost: Washington taxpayers shoulder $60 million burden for jail litigation
Local governments and insurers paid over $60 million to resolve and defend hundreds of jail-related claims in the last five years, a KING 5 investigation found.
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Sheriff cites success of rehab program at Detention Center
Washington County Sheriff Keith Sexton is asking county commissioners to continue allocating opioid settlement funds to what ...
Spokane leaders propose $1.5 million investment to combat the opioid crisis with settlement funds
One component of the plan is a $500,000 investment to increase the number of sobering beds at Spokane Treatment and Recovery Services (STARS).
Washington taxpayers shell out $60 million for jail claims, lawsuits as oversight bills fail
Local governments and insurers paid over $60 million to resolve and defend hundreds of jail-related claims in the last five ...