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Washington lawmakers fight against state's closure of care center for drug-exposed babies
Some Washington lawmakers on both sides of the aisle insist the state must find a way to reopen a nursery for vulnerable ...
Child deaths, near deaths triple in Washington so far this year
The Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families reports a 200% rise in child deaths and near deaths this quarter, ...
Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on Canada in the Middle of Trade Talks
The president revived his discredited claims about fentanyl entering the U.S. from Canada to justify his latest proposed rate ...
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Trump to raise Canadian tariffs to 35%
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said in a Thursday letter that he will raise taxes on imported goods from Canada to 35%, ...
Washington state's CPS grapples with drastic increase in children dying, nearly dying this year, according to new data
The Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families reports a 200% rise in child deaths and near deaths this quarter.
Trump puts 35% tariff on Canada, eyes 15%-20% tariffs for others
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada next month ...
UW resident doctor charged with diverting fentanyl from young patients
A UW resident doctor at Seattle Children’s Hospital is accused of diverting fentanyl and other controlled substances while ...
Doctor in training stole fentanyl meant for children at WA hospital, feds say
A 35-year-old doctor in training is accused of stealing fentanyl from children at a Washington hospital, federal officials ...
Seattle anesthesiology resident accused of diverting fentanyl from patients for personal use
A Seattle anesthesiology resident was among hundreds charged Monday in what the U.S. Department of Justice called the ...
Doctor at Seattle hospital faces charges of ‘diverting’ fentanyl, other powerful drugs from sick children
Podadera, 35, allegedly tampered with and diverted controlled substances that were ordered for three children.
Feds: UW resident used fentanyl on shift; $1.1M settlement reached with Seattle clinic
Authorities say the resident sometimes used the drugs while still on duty, placing patients at risk during medical procedures ...
Washington's fentanyl blind spot: why child endangerment cases fall short
After a toddler died from fentanyl overdose and five adults were arrested but only charged with a gross misdemeanor, King County prosecutors are calling for changes to state law. Current legislation ...