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Opioid overdoses declining in Kitsap, according to recent data
The number of suspected opioid overdoses in Kitsap County fell during the second quarter of 2024, according to health district data, marking the first quarterly decline in two years. There were 107 suspected overdoses during April, May and June; that is 24 fewer than the prior quarter. While that is still historically high, the results — which coincided with a national decline in overdose deaths — are among the first indications the millions being invested in combating...
New KCRHA agreement faces final approval from King County Council next week
(The Center Square) – A slightly-amended interlocal agreement between the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, Seattle and King County faces one final vote from the county council. The proposed five-year agreement would create a single governing board within the King County Regional Homelessness Authority that is responsible for providing fiscal oversight, setting strategic policy direction, monitoring performance, and ensuring the agency is making progress to fulfill its mission. Approval from...
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