A King County court ruled the grocer must pay the state over allegedly lax handling of opioid prescriptions.
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October 20, 2026
Washington Launches 988 Crisis Response DashboardThe state publicizes real-time data on call, text, and chat volume for its suicide and crisis support system.
October 6, 2026
Senator Salomon Proposed Drug Treatment LegislationThe bill aimed to replace incarceration with treatment options for drug possession defendants in Washington.
October 5, 2026
Washington Drug Overdose Deaths Reached Second-Highest RateNew data shows Washington state experienced a sharp rise in drug-related fatalities between 2020 and 2025.
September 30, 2026
Washington Youth Opioid Overdoses Fell in 2024Statewide data shows a significant drop in opioid-related deaths and emergency room visits among younger populations.
September 22, 2026
Washington State Audit Found Drug Program ChallengesA September 2026 audit revealed operational gaps and financial instability in Washington’s medication collection program.
