Fentanyl report shows drug's impact on Central WA
Fentanyl in various forms, including pills like those shown here, killed more than 110,000 Americans in 2023, of whom hundreds were in Central Washington. A report released by a regional task force examines how serious the problem is and what can be done to combat the problem.
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Fentanyl seizures in North Central Washington have increased dramatically since 2019.
Fentanyl seizures escalated dramatically in North Central Washington over a five-year period.
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, pictured, convened a task force to help find possible solutions to increase in fentanyl use in Central Washington.
Areas of Grant County are among those with a high incidence of fentanyl seizures.
YAKIMA — Congressman Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., said he wanted to learn more about fentanyl and its impact in Central Washington after a conversation with a constituent.
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