King County leaders are working to address the fentanyl crisis as the county is on track to set yet another record for fentanyl-related deaths.
With an increase in deaths, officials are now considering legislation that would declare fentanyl a public health crisis as there has been a 43% increase in fentanyl-related deaths compared to this time last year.
Councilmember Reagan Dunn proposed the legislation, asking the county to develop additional strategies and recommendations to amplify its response to the rise in fentanyl deaths.
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