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Overdose deaths rose in Washington as they fell nationwide
Data: CDC; Chart: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosDrug overdose deaths have continued to rise in Washington state, even as they've started to fall nationwide, according to preliminary CDC data.By the numbers: Between May 2023 and April 2024, Washington saw nearly 3,600 overdose deaths — a 14% increase over the previous 12 months, the CDC says.Nationwide, overdose deaths fell by 10% over the same timeframe.Between the lines: Washington likely didn't see the same decline in overdose deaths because "fentanyl became prevalent in the Pacific Northwest later than the rest of the country," John Doyle, a spokesperson for the state Department of Health, told Axios...
Nightly I-5 and daytime road closures in south King County continue next week
Overnight lane closures on I-5 in the Kent, Des Moines and SeaTac area will continue Monday, Sept. 30 through Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced. The closures will allow contractor crews to perform electrical work. Crews will also close lanes on local roads in SeaTac...
She's a 6-time Emmy award winner from Seattle, and she's hosting SNL for the first time
SEATTLE — Two first-time guests will take the stage for the season opener of Saturday Night Live this weekend and one of them is from right here in Seattle. Actress Jean Smart is hosting SNL for her first time, and is joined by musical artist Jelly Roll, also making his first appearance. The show will begin at 8:30 p.m. PST on KING 5 and also streaming on Peacock.
Northwest Tea Festival The Art Of Tea In WA
Stress is a very dangerous thing. A couple of years back, I was overwhelmed with stress and needed to find time for myself. I am a very ritualistic person, and someone suggested I look into having Chinese tea. The art of enjoying Chinese tea is interesting, to say the least.
From SeaTac to the public library, high-profile hacks are plaguing the region. Why?
It’s been a tough few months for many local IT departments. Last week, hackers posted a handful of files stolen from SeaTac airport on the dark web. A ransomware gang is attempting to sell a trove of stolen Port of Seattle data for 6 million dollars in Bitcoin – after the Port refused to pay up. The cyber-attack a little over a month ago snarled travel when it took down ticketing, baggage, and other SeaTac services. But that’s just the highest profile ransomware case in the Seattle area in recent months. A few weeks ago, the Highline School District canceled classes because a cyberattack had wormed its way into the local system. There was also a crippling ransomware attack on Seattle Public Libraries back in May, which put their book checkout and online systems in limbo for months
Seattle parents weigh in after latest twist in ongoing school closures debate
SEATTLE — Dozens of Seattle Public Schools (SPS) parents packed into a meeting room at the West Seattle library on Wednesday to weigh in on the ongoing debate over school closures. The listening session was hosted by SPS District 6 Board Director Gina Topp; it was a regularly scheduled...
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