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Many cities are considering involuntary substance use treatment as a solution to drug use among the homeless. But research doesn’t support this strategy.

Report author Mandy Owens, PhD In late 2023, the City of Seattle passed Ordinance 126896, a law intended to reduce jail bookings for public drug use and possession by encouraging police to divert peop...

There is a national shortage of addiction care professionals, and societal needs for this workforce are projected to increase over the next decade.

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Methamphetamine-involved deaths continue to rise in WA State, and communities and organizations are working to address the issue. Understanding the health impacts of methamphetamine is key to...

# As Seattle's nine year transportation levy expires and a new one is set to take its place, the city is leaving behind the transformative goals of the Move Seattle era and trading them for something ...

The City Council's boosted authority over half of 2026 transportation levy spending — money just approved by voters — came in a little-noticed budget amendment.

Seattle Reign FC has acquired U.S. Women’s National Team forward Lynn Williams and goalkeeper Cassie Miller from NJ/NY Gotham FC in exchange for midfielder Jaelin Howell, an international roster spot ...