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05/04/2026 · Pullman

King County Overdoses Surge: 30% Spike Prompts Health Emergency

King County health officials declared a public health emergency after opioid overdoses jumped 30% this month, echoing deadly surges seen before. With fatal overdoses hitting record highs in recent weeks, authorities are ramping up naloxone distribution and crisis centers amid a persistent crisis. Washington families face a grim reality as fentanyl-laced drugs fuel the deaths.

05/04/2026
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