Overdose deaths climbed 15% in Spokane last year as 2025 starts worse than 2024 - Washington - The Black Chronicle

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Overdose deaths climbed 15% in Spokane last year as 2025 starts worse than 2024 - Washington - The Black Chronicle

(The Center Square) – While overdose deaths increased by roughly 15% across Spokane County last year, data from last month already surpassed that of January 2024 and suggests it could make 2025 even more deadly. Spokane County Medical Examiner Dr. Veena Singh told officials on Tuesday that her office recorded 30 overdose deaths last month, […]

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