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Health and Wellness
2 years ago
Free COVID-19 and flu testing coming to Whatcom County

The kiosks can also provide Narcan, pregnancy tests, STI tests and fentanyl test strips.

Crime
2 years ago
Skagit County sounding alarm over fentanyl overdose deaths

Last year, over 782,000 fentanyl pills and 11.5 kilograms of fentanyl powder were seized in Skagit County.

Community Events
2 years ago
FEATURE: Local organization to host Valentine’s Day beach cleanup event

The Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum is hosting a Valentine’s Day themed beach cleanup.

Farm
2 years ago
Bill banning octopus farming passes in WA state house

The only U.S. octopus farm was in waters of Hawaii’s Big Island and permanently closed in January.

Crime
2 years ago
Whatcom County Council considers fentanyl emergency declaration

The declaration could come with stricter penalties for fentanyl-related crimes.

Local
2 years ago
PR agency to pay millions to Washington AG over opioid epidemic role

It’s the first time an advertising company has reached a settlement in connection to the opioid crisis.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
Transitioning from gas to electric heating in your home

During the winter months in Washington, families around the state turn their heaters on […]

Local
2 years ago
Suspected fentanyl overdoses claim more lives on the Lummi Nation

The Lummi Nation declared a state of emergency in September in response to the opioid epidemic.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
Independent health care providers say low insurance reimbursement rates are driving them out of business

Chiropractors, therapists and others support a state Senate bill that would tie rates to inflation index

National
2 years ago
Nearly $150 mil coming to Washington to combat opioid epidemic, Johnson & Johnson to pay

Johnson & Johnson will pay an additional $24.4 million in the settlement, which will go directly to efforts to address the fentanyl epidemic.