Op-Ed: The state as drug dealer: Why Washington’s ‘safer supply’ proposal will destroy lives
As someone who has walked the path from active addiction to recovery, I am compelled to speak out against Washington state’s proposed “safer supply” program that would have our government distribute fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine to addicts.
Seattle's new and improved Pier 58 to officially open on July 25
(The Center Square) – Seattle’s Pier 58 is set to open on July 25, nearly five years after it was dismantled following the discovery that the pier had shifted and was no longer safe for public use.
National parent group wants feds to probe YMCA over gender policy
(The Center Square) – The American Parents Coalition is calling for the federal government to investigate the Young Men’s Christian Association’s use of $600 million in annual federal funds “to support policies that endanger children, disregard potential
Spokane Community Court faces shakeup this fall with upcoming election, retirement
(The Center Square) – Spokane Community Court may undergo a major shakeup this fall as the lead judge faces competition in her reelection bid and a veteran administrator retires in October. As one of five therapeutic courts
WA Officials try to Walk Back “Safe Supply” and “Buyers Club” Recommendations for Addicts After Backlash
Washington’s Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee (SURSAC) is trying to distance itself from a controversial set of drug policy recommendations made by a workgroup it helped create which include proposals for the state to operate a
Former Seattle City Council President Juarez leads pack of 22 for vacant D5 seat
(The Center Square) – Seattle’s recently released list of candidates for the District 5 vacancy is led by former City Council President Debora Juarez. The District 5 seat, representing the Northgate, Greenwood, Lake City and Crown Hill
Kentucky church shooter was trying to kill mother of his children
Fiscal fallout: Washington state government spending surges 116% since 2015
(The Center Square) – Washington state faces deficit spending by 2028 as lawmakers just hit taxpayers with the state’s largest combined tax increase – all driven by massive state spending increases over the past decade, an investigation